Algarve ‘serial killer’ gets 25 years for murder of Brazilian escort
José Mascarenhas, the man, already dubbed ‘Algarve serial killer’ in the press, has been condemned (finally) to 25 years in jail for the murder of 25-year-old Brazilian ‘escort’ Josielly Rodrigues.
Fugitive in major Spanish financial scandal arrested in Algarve
A key figure in one of Spain’s most notorious financial misconduct cases has been captured in the Algarve after nearly two years on the run. Portugal’s PJ police, working closely
Christmas magic in Albufeira
Albufeira has pulled out all the stops for Christmas. From ice rinks and festive markets to giant nativity displays, the holiday spirit is spreading across every corner of the municipality
Carvoeiro celebrates Christmas with Carols on the Cliffs
Join us on Thursday, December 18, at 6pm at the Amphitheatre behind the Carvoeiro Chapel “Nossa Senhora de Encarnação”. Many of us remember the joy of singing Christmas carols, some
15 arrested, major hashish haul seized in joint Portugal-Spain drug crackdown
A major cross-border police operation has dealt a serious blow to drug traffickers using the Guadiana River as their gateway into Europe. In just three weeks, 1,509 kilos of hashish
Inland Algarve village celebrates Green Christmas
Deep in the Serra do Caldeirão mountains, the tiny village of Parises is turning into a Green Christmas Village once again – a nature-filled celebration of the season, where local
Cutting-edge robotic surgery arrives at Faro Hospital
Faro Hospital carried out its first robotic surgery on November 20 – a moment described by the Algarve’s Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) as a milestone in modernising care for
No fuel, no fishing in Tavira
The closure of Tavira’s only fuel station dedicated to fishing boats is putting around 50 vessels – and the livelihoods of the families who depend on them – in jeopardy.
Cosy Christmas and stylish start to 2026 in Tavira
The Palácio de Tavira, the eastern Algarve city’s latest boutique hotel, is preparing a feast for Christmas and memorable celebrations to welcome the New Year in style. Set within a restored palace in
2026 brings 20 major races to Algarve racetack
The Algarve International Circuit has locked in a high-octane race calendar for 2026, with 20 events packed into the year. From January to November, the iconic track hosts action on