Three shot dead in Lisbon; suspects on run
At least two of victims shot in head Three people (two men and a pregnant woman) have been shot dead in a barbers shop, in Lisbon today. The suspects, three
Soldiers training in Romania may be ‘called to act’ – defence minister
Nuno Melo, Portugal’s minister of defence told the soldiers at the Romanian base of Caracal today that they are not on this NATO mission just to train, but to act
Protesting sapper firefighters storm steps of parliament
Various firecrackers let off as anger and frustration let rip Several firecrackers marked the start of a demonstration by sapper firefighters in front of parliament today – with a number,
Construction of Algarve desalination plant awarded to consortium for nearly €108 million
Desalination plant to be built and managed by consortium Regional water company Águas do Algarve has awarded the “conception, construction and exploration” of the Algarve’s planned desalination plant to a
New Palestinian ambassador to Lisbon seeks to strengthen relations with Portugal
Rawan Sulaiman arrives as UN special rapporteur is also due in Lisbon The new Palestinian ambassador to Lisbon, Rawan Tarek Sulaiman, said today in brief statements to Lusa that she
Algarve football round-up: Algarve goal drought
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: AVS-SAD 0-0 FARENSE LIGA PORTUGAL 2: PORTIMONENSE 0-2 PENAFIEL Farense have confirmed the appointment of ex-Gil Vicente coach Tozé Marreco who took over from predecessor José Mota
Test your dog’s social skills in Quarteira
How social is your dog? In celebration of World Animal Day, Quarteira is set to host a special event on Saturday (October 5), aimed at testing the social skills of
Peter Storm & The Blues Society at Club Farense
Peter Storm & The Blues Society was voted Portugal’s Best Blues Band Blues band Peter Storm & The Blues Society is performing at Club Farense, Faro, on Friday, October 4,
PJ police frog march former magistrate to jail
Orlando Figueira’s procrastination over 2018 prison sentence takes dramatic turn PJ police today arrested former magistrate Orland Figueira and delivered him to Évora prison to complete the six year eight
Silves fights back against lawsuit over Praia Grande project
Developers are seeking at least €8.3 million per year in compensation until the end of the legal action The municipal council of Silves has filed its defence against a lawsuit