Armed robbery suspect arrested in Portimão
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in Portimão suspected of a string of violent robberies, assaults and attempted extortion between late last year and April 2025. According to PJ criminal
Algarve nurses launch campaign to expose harsh working conditions
Nurses in the Algarve have started a public campaign to highlight what they call a “brutal shortage” of staff in the region’s public hospitals and health centres. The campaign, launched
Portuguese Olympians to share inspiring stories in Algarve
Three Portuguese Olympians will be travelling to the Algarve to share their personal stories in an event called Olympic Talks, due to take place on Thursday, September 4 at Vila
Faro municipal pools to close for “at least 18 months”
Faro’s municipal pools are closing temporarily due to technical issues affecting air and water quality, made even worse by the building’s severe deterioration, which will require urgent structural renovations. In
Three Algarve families in mourning following horrific road accident in Monchique
Three Algarve families are in mourning today after the identities of the five bodies ‘carbonised’ in a terrible road accident on Monchique’s EN266 yesterday have been revealed. Carlos Soares, the
Tavira hosts Feira de Stocks bargain fair
Tavira will host the 15th edition of Feira de Stocks, a fair offering great bargains, along Rua do Cais from Thursday to Sunday (August 28-31). Visitors can browse a wide
Gourmet street food fest brings top chefs to Portimão
It’s almost time for Arrebita Portimão, the festival that sees top chefs coming together to serve gourmet creations outdoors, on the street, directly to the public. From September 5 to
Five people dead in accident on EN266 between Portimão and Monchique
Five people have died in a violent accident today between Portimão and Monchique, in the Algarve. The incident, on the EN266, appears to have involved only one vehicle, which must
YogaFest returns to Lagoa in September
Lagoa is rolling out the yoga mats once again for the 5th edition of YogaFest, taking place between September 12 and 14 at Convent’Bio, an organic grocer located at the
Algarve wineries open doors for immersive harvest experiences
As the grape harvest gets underway in the Algarve, several regional wineries are opening their doors to wine enthusiasts and curious visitors to share the magic of this centuries-old tradition