Filomena Sintra takes over as mayor of Castro Marim after Francisco Amaral steps down
Francisco Amaral had been mayor of Alcoutim since 2013 Filomena Sintra is the new mayor of Castro Marim after long-time local leader Francisco Amaral announced his decision to step down
Algarve public health services avoid major disruption during Monday’s blackout
No critical incidents were reported, said ULS Algarve The Algarve’s public health system withstood Monday’s blackout with no critical incidents reported, according to an official statement released by the Local
Missing woman found alive in Monchique
79-year-old woman spent the night outdoors and was taken to the hospital A 79-year-old Italian woman who had been reported missing from her home in Monchique on Sunday (April 27)
Algarve football round-up: End-of-season drama
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: GIL VICENTE 1-0 FARENSELIGA PORTUGAL 2 MEU SUPER: PORTIMONENSE 2-2 TONDELA Other than die-hard fans, everyone expected a trouncing for Portimonense from Sunday afternoon’s visit by clear
Italian woman reported missing from Monchique
79-year-old woman was reported missing on Sunday A 79-year-old Italian woman has been reported missing from a rural area of Monchique, authorities have confirmed. The alarm was sounded shortly after
Four injured as car overturns on Algarve’s A22 motorway
Among the injured was a 12-year-old child, who suffered minor injuries Four people – including a 12-year-old child – were injured when a car overturned on the Algarve’s A22 motorway
(No) justice for Smoky: Outrage as man found guilty of killing pet dog walks free
Smoky was found in a rubbish bag with two bricks tied to his collar Widespread public outrage has erupted following Portimão Court’s decision to grant a suspended sentence – and
Portugal wins first European title in acrobatic gymnastics
Portugal tumbled its way into the record books on Sunday, clinching its first-ever European Championship win in acrobatic gymnastics. Competing in Luxembourg, the national team dazzled with a total haul
Spanish hotel chain takes over VRSA’s five-star Grand House Algarve
Bordoy Hotels has taken over Grand House Algarve, located in Vila Real de Santo António Bordoy Hotels, a prominent hotel chain from Mallorca, has taken its first step outside of
EASYtoll machines “still operating” at entry to A22 on Guadiana bridge
Hundreds of Spanish drivers seen queuing at machines over Easter, in spite of A22 no longer being tolled Infraestruturas de Portugal – the company that manages Portugal’s road network –