Four arrested in western Algarve drug bust
Nearly 2,000 doses of cocaine seized A nearly 18-month investigation into a criminal network operating in the western Algarve (Barlavento) culminated in the arrest of four men and the confiscation
Robbery at luxury mansion in Vilamoura nets over a million euros worth of goods
Family were “at home” during ordeal A Hindustani family, living in a mansion valued at around €15 million in Vilamoura, was robbed of more than a million euros worth of
Sun, sea … and sports! Portugal ahead of the game
Vale do Lobo welcoming visitors with unique blend of sport, adventure, culture and nature The global tourism industry is anticipated to grow by 4.3% in 2025, as holidaymakers’ travel patterns
Medicine use in Portugal causes 20% greenhouse gas emissions
The use of medicines in Portugal accounts for around 20% of greenhouse gas emissions in the health sector, a report – to be presented at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon
Civic groups aim for thousands at Lisbon’s anti-racism demo on Saturday
Several civic organisations have called for a demonstration against racism and xenophobia on Saturday following the police search operation that put dozens of immigrants against the wall in Martim Moniz,
State-of-the-art Vilamoura Sports Centre to open in 2026
DETAILS and US planning experts Next Practice Partners collaborate on “visionary project” A new state-of-the-art sports centre is described as the “latest jewel added to the crown of leisure facilities enjoyed
Minister pledges modernisation of 70 fishing vessels across country
Modernisation will make Portugal’s fleet “safer, more competitive, more sustainable” Portugal’s minister of agriculture and fisheries has declared that he will meet the target of modernising 70 fishing vessels across
Residents refuse to leave as government plans to demolish 49 homes on Faro Island
Residents on Faro Island’s Ancão Peninsula call for same rights granted to fishing communities on Culatra Island Tensions are rising on Faro Island (known as Praia or Ilha de Faro
12-year-old “pursued and raped” in Sintra
Police have detailed description of man who allegedly raped child on Tuesday A 12-year-old girl was raped in her home in Tapada de Mercês, Sintra, on Tuesday after being followed
Brits flocking to Portugal – get the information you need
Join the Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London on April 3, 2025 The number of Brits relocating to Portugal continues to grow, with over 47,409 Britons now living in the