Parents mark World Children’s Day by lodging injunction to reopen school
The shock enforced closure of Aljezur International School was meant to have been reversed by now: an injunction lodged by the school was expected to have received an answer earlier
Discover the Algarve’s stunning salt nativity scene
The eastern Algarve municipality of Castro Marim will unveil its famous salt nativity scene next month, marking the official start of its festive season. The stunning display, brought to life
Algarve mayor presses government for urgent action on iconic EN2 road
São Brás de Alportel’s mayor, Marlene Guerreiro, headed to Lisbon on Monday to demand from the government swift intervention on Portugal’s famous EN2 road. The EN2 stretches nearly 740km from
APAA Variety Show in Portimão raises nearly €8,000 for animals in need
The APAA Variety Show, held on November 16 and 17 at the Auditório do Museu de Portimão, delivered two vibrant evenings of music, theatre and entertainment – and both performances
Lady in Red Gallery moves to new premises in Portimão
Lady in Red Gallery, a vibrant space for art lovers in the Algarve, has now opened near the Portimão riverside area. Art lovers can find the new premises at Avenida Afonso
Christmas drive to help children in need in Portimão
Portimão-based association Teia D’Impulsos is kicking off its yearly tradition of spreading Christmas cheer with a new edition of its charity drive, “Impulso de Natal”. This time, the association is
Deadly tornado hits Albufeira: local reactions
One person dead, dozens injured after tornado ripped through the Hotel Eden Resort and nearby HolaCamp campsite in Albufeira last Saturday morning, while a second violent wind event caused further
Algarve farmers urged to report Storm Claudia damage
Farmers across the Algarve are being urged to report crop losses after Storm Claudia tore through the region last week, causing widespread flooding and destruction. The Algarve’s Regional Coordination and
Diogo Piçarra to perform at Olhão’s New Year party
Olhão is gearing up for a lively New Year celebration at Jardim Pescador Olhanense, where a revamped venue and upgraded production promise a smoother, more comfortable night for thousands of
Algarve kicks off big push to become “Smart Tourism” region
The Algarve has launched a major new effort to modernise the way the region plans, manages and lives with tourism. The SmartVITATUR project, led by the University of the Algarve,