Albufeira hit-and-run: young man named suspect
A 20-year-old man has been formally named a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Albufeira that left a 19-year-old electric scooter rider with serious injuries. In a statement
Lagoa steps up push to become Algarve congress hotspot
The municipal council of Lagoa is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading destination for business tourism and major events as it prepares to reopen the Centro de
Local elections delay Volta ao Algarve route announcement
The full route of the 2026 Volta ao Algarve was revealed later than usual due to delays caused by Portugal’s local elections, the Portuguese Cycling Federation (FPC) has explained. In
Algarve farmers oppose EU-Mercosul deal
Algarve farmers are raising the alarm over the European Union-Mercosul trade deal, warning that it would hit Portuguese agriculture hard and have “severe” impacts on “vulnerable” regions like the Algarve.
Man caught red-handed robbing Portimão store
A 32-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this Tuesday morning after being caught breaking into a store in Portimão, PSP police have confirmed. Officers were called to
José Apolinário re-elected as head of CCDR Algarve
José Apolinário has been re-elected president of the Algarve’s Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve), securing 75.91% of the votes in an indirect election held on Monday, January 12.
Making ‘something’ out of nothing…
Is it possible? Jenny Clarke, president of Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), her ‘Pop-Up’ shop colleague Anita Wight, more recently named ambassador for ARA’s ‘Legacy/Pet Plan’, and Animal
Community support makes a difference at Cadela Carlota
The holiday season once again showed the strength and kindness of our local community, and everyone at Cadela Carlota (Lagos) would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the partners,
€52 million river rescue plan targets Algarve and Alentejo flood risk
The Portuguese government has announced a €52.5 million investment in rivers and streams across the Algarve and Alentejo, as part of a nationwide ecological restoration programme. The funding forms part
Demolitions begin at Faro Beach as six families refuse to leave
Demolitions of illegal homes have begun at Praia de Faro, with at least six families still refusing to leave as the government moves ahead with the first phase of its