Albufeira police arrest 16 in week-long crime crackdown
Police in Albufeira arrested 16 people during a series of operations carried out between August 29 and September 4. In a statement to the press, GNR police’s Faro Territorial Command
F1 boss puts damper on Portugal’s hopes
Formula 1’s chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, has confirmed that Portugal is among several countries interested in hosting a Grand Prix, but warned that the packed race calendar leaves little room
Two young people stabbed near Albufeira’s Oura bar strip
A violent knife attack late Saturday night (September 6) left two young people injured near the popular Rua da Oura bar strip in Albufeira. The incident, which occurred around 11.38pm,
Fire breaks out in Almancil premises of waste management company Algar
Firefighters still on scene as blaze now contained to within building Algarve firefighters were called out at lunchtime this afternoon to a fire at the Outeiro (Almancil) premises of waste
Bubba Brothers delight crowds at Loulé White Night
Bubba Brothers, the Algarve’s dynamic DJ duo, delighted crowds at Loulé’s White Night on August 30 with two special performances. The concerts took place on the Cerca Stage, with two
Loulé to host Autumn Market every Saturday
The historic centre of Loulé will once again come alive with the Autumn Market, held every Saturday morning from 10am to 2pm between September 20 and November 15. Organised by
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive brings classic cars to Faro for good cause
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive, an international classic car event that aims to raise money for prostate cancer research, will take place in Faro on September 28. Held simultaneously in several
Hostages rescued after cargo ship attacked by armed men off Algarve coast
UPDATE: The two crew members held as hostages have been released by Portuguese Navy units, CM reports. A sweep of the ship is taking place with the help of PJ
€36,950 Romanée-Conti headlines Apolónia’s Wine and Cheese Fair
Apolónia Supermarkets will once again host the popular Wine and Cheese Fair, bringing together more than 600 wines and 200 cheeses from Portugal and around the world. The event takes
Registrations open for Sagres Birdwatching Festival
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival, one of the Algarve’s most beloved nature-themed events, is returning in October with hundreds of activities to enjoy. Registrations are already open and signing up early