Alentejo association files lawsuit against Pomarão water project to supply Algarve
Project lambasted as “senseless and harmful” A recently-established association from Mértola in the Alentejo has filed a lawsuit to annul the Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) for a project aimed at
Luxury home burglar arrested in Loulé
Investigation lasted 18 months GNR police arrested a 37-year-old man on November 27 for a series of burglaries targeting luxury residences in the municipality of Loulé, home to the Algarve’s
Problem or opportunity? Invasive seaweed discussed in Lagos
Experts gather in Lagos to discuss solutions to invasive seaweed problem Can the invasive algae which has been washing ashore at Algarve beaches actually be put to use and turned
Jazz nas Adegas gets funky at Quinta do Francês
The Silves winery will feature Funkynoise on December 6 and 7 for two very groovy performances. The 8th edition of Jazz nas Adegas presents unmissable performances on December 6 and
Portimão Hotel and Tourism School student wins silver at international competition
Baltasar Santana won the silver medal in the Culinary Arts category of the competition held in Tunisia this November. Baltasar Santana, a third-year student of the Technical Cooking and Pastry
Tourism poses rubbish quandary in Algarve
A study has found tourists generate more than twice the daily rubbish of local residents, posing major issues for the Algarve during the busy summer months Tourism may be the
Orquestra do Algarve hosts Christmas concert in Altura
On December 13, Maestra Constança Simas will conduct a magical performance full of seasonal classics at the Igreja Matriz de Altura. The Igreja Matriz de Altura is hosting a Christmas
PSD Portimão pushes for public forum about circular ecosystem project in Mexilhoeira Grande
Party is “not against project” but insists community is owed a detailed explanation The Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Portimão has called for a public session to clarify details about
Johann Le Guillerm brings thought-provoking performances to Portimão
The French artist will perform four different shows between November 29 and December 15 as part of the final celebrations of the city’s centenary celebrations. As the City of Portimão’s
Algarve contribution to GDP rises from 4% to 5%
EU funding fuelled increase in Algarve’s contribution to GDP The Algarve’s contribution to Portugal’s GDP increased from 4% to 5% between 2014 and 2020, a development attributed to European funding