Portuguese government seeks to protect Culatra islanders
After years of struggle, islanders labelled ‘illegal’ are brought in from cold The door has finally opened on the fair treatment that communities on Culatra Island in Ria Formosa
Foreign retirees calling Portugal “home” for years
Climate, cost of living and safety among most popular reasons for moving To finally be able to enjoy retirement to the fullest is a long-awaited moment for many, and
Minister of Environment to inaugurate cutting-edge solar plant in Vilamoura
Featuring 358 double-sided solar panels, the innovative solar plant in Vilamoura captures solar radiation from above and heat from below Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy will travel to Loulé
VRSA backs local firefighters with €472,000 subsidy
Financial aid to help VRSA firefighters with operational costs during 2025 Vila Real de Santo António has attributed a €472,000 subsidy to the Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Vila
Monchique ‘green corridor’ to mitigate wildfire risks
‘Green corridor’ to span over 1,217 hectares in Monchique The Portuguese government has formally approved the Integrated Landscape Management Operation – Pilot Area Monchique Green Corridor (OIGP-APM), a comprehensive initiative
New route to showcase Portugal’s Roman heritage
14 municipalities will be featured, including the Algarve’s Vila do Bispo Fourteen municipalities across Portugal are set to join the new “Rota do Portugal Romano” (Roman Portugal Route), a project
Local art showcased in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo’s 26th Artists Showcase (Mostra de Artistas) has opened at the local Interpretation Centre. The exhibition features work by 81 local artists, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs and
Authorities seize counterfeit items in Monte Gordo
GNR police seized 95 counterfeit items and identified two men, aged 43 and 48, during an inspection in Monte Gordo on Sunday (January 12). The confiscated items included clothing such
Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho eyes cultural recognition
Bolo de Tacho is one of Monchique’s most traditional cakes Portugal has begun the public consultation process to include Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho cake in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural
Recycled caps to help 12-year-old David
David Duarte was born with cerebral palsy and needs continuous care to improve his quality of life Portimão’s municipal water and waste management company EMARP has donated over 800 kilos