Algarve 2030 launches €4 million boost for SMEs
The plan is to help SMEs by qualifying, modernising, and digitalising them to make them more competitive at home and abroad. Funded by FEDER, the program offers co-financing of up
Jack Soifer leads book presentation in Portimão
Starting at 7pm, the event will be hosted by local mayor Álvaro Bila. Soifer, a Swedish investor with decades of experience in Portugal, has been actively engaged in the country
São Brás names street after Walter Sulzer
The ceremony took place on October 24, led by then-mayor Vítor Guerreiro and newly elected mayor Marlene Guerreiro, joined by Sulzer’s wife, Paula, two of his children, neighbours, friends and
Albufeira shuts municipal pools after Legionella detected
Albufeira will close its municipal pools temporarily starting on Tuesday (December 2) after routine tests detected the presence of Legionella bacteria in the hot water system. The decision, announced by
Algarve shopping centre evacuated due to car fire
The Mar Shopping Algarve shopping centre in Loulé was evacuated today (December 1) after a car caught fire in the underground car park. Authorities were alerted just before 1pm, and
2026 “crucial year” for Algarve tourism
The Algarve’s tourism board (RTA) has approved its 2026 plan and budget – more than €8.8 million in total – for what it describes as a “crucial year” for the
Algarve GNR officer hit by car after driver ignores stop order
A GNR officer police was injured on Saturday night after being struck by a car whose driver ignored a stop order near a site where authorities suspected illegal street racing
‘Algarve by Car’: New brand aims to put tourists in the driver’s seat
The Algarve Rent-a-Car Association (ARA) has launched a new brand, Algarve by Car, aimed at promoting the region’s car-rental sector as one of the best ways to explore and discover
Portugal’s ‘Most Blue Marina’ award goes to Portimão
Portimão Marina has been named Portugal’s “Most Blue Marina 2025” by the European Blue Flag Association (ABAE) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). The award, presented at the UATLA Auditorium
Loulé Christmas festivities begin this weekend
A parade featuring Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their usual entourage of elves and gnomes will mark the official launch of Christmas season in the municipality of Loulé. Starting at