Historic Loulé shops host live music series
As part of the “Lojas com História” program, historic shops in Loulé will welcome live music performances throughout the rest of the year. The series kicks off on Saturday, September
Algarve hospitals welcome new nurses
The Algarve’s public health service welcomed 46 new nurses on Tuesday (September 10), in a move aimed at addressing the chronic shortage of these health professionals in the region. The
Algarve-born Iberian lynx spotted for first time in Pyrenees
An Iberian lynx born in captivity in Portugal’s Algarve region has made history after becoming the first of its species ever recorded in the Pyrenees, near the French border. The
HPA Group performs first Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Dr Vânia Henriques, a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology at the Grupo HPA Saúde, has recently performed the first Endoscopic Ear Surgery at HPA Alvor, marking a significant step forward in the
Faro surgeon faces 40-day suspension after trainee doctor’s negligence claims
A Faro Hospital surgeon is facing suspension after Portugal’s Health Inspectorate (IGAS) upheld serious allegations of medical negligence that may have led to three patient deaths. The health watchdog has
Conflicting theories in death of Moroccan man after police arrest in Algarve
Aita Ait Aissa, 26, was found unconscious on the roadside near Pechão on March 9, 2024, shortly after being arrested with another Moroccan man following disturbances in two local supermarkets.
Three days of flamenco in Lagos
Portugal’s oldest flamenco festival is taking place from Thursday to Saturday (September 11 to 13) at Lagos’ cultural centre, with performances starting at 9.30pm. Over three nights, audiences can experience
Penina to host 16th annual afpop-MEDAL Golf Tournament
The 16th Annual afpop-MEDAL Golf Tournament is set to take place this Wednesday (September 10) at the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort in Portimão. Organised by foreign residents’ association afpop
Figueira serves up cockles
The village of Figueira in Portimão is once again getting ready to celebrate one of its best-loved modern traditions – the Festival do Berbigão (Cockle Festival). The event, now in
Forgotten Food Festival keeps Algarve traditions alive
The Algarve’s ‘Festival da Comida Esquecida’ (Forgotten Food Festival) is back for its third edition, celebrating local foods, traditions and knowledge at risk of disappearing. Organised by QRER – Cooperativa