Aware Algarve campaign asks ‘is region really in safe hands?’
“Wind power vs biodiversity investment: what is better for Portugal’s future?” The Aware Algarve campaign – a movement questioning the sense behind a number of ‘popular green energy projects’ –
Animal Week returns to Olhão between October 1 and 6
The municipality is preparing a week-long programme of initiatives dedicated to our four-legged friends. The municipality of Olhão is hosting Animal Week between October 1 and 6 to promote the
“Peanut Party” in Rogil on October 26 and 27
The west coast town is preparing to celebrate the legume with peanut-based dishes and musical entertainment. Famous for the production of the legume, Rogil is hosting a two-day event to
Construction of EN125 Olhão bypass begins
Bypass will divert traffic away from the heart of Olhão After years in the making, Portugal’s infrastructure authority is officially moving forward with the construction of the bypass to the
Lithium production at Barroso mine “put back to 2027”
For the time being, Savannah Resources – the British company seeking to sink an open pit lithium mine in the UNESCO World Heritage countryside around Covas do Barroso – is
Dino D’Santiago nominated for Latin Grammy
The Algarve musician has been nominated for co-authoring and interpreting the song “Esperança”. Algarve musician Dino d’Santiago has been nominated for a Latin Grammy. The singer and songwriter was shortlisted
Ship with explosives for Israel “asks for Portuguese flag to be cancelled”
Request described by official source as “irreversible” At literally the 11th hour, news of the Portuguese-flagged ship carrying explosive material bound for an Israeli weapons manufacturer: it has asked for
Tourism hits record high in August with 10.5 million overnight stays
Number of visitors reached 3.8 million in August, a 5.9% year-on-year increase The Portuguese tourism sector reached a new milestone this August, with overnight stays hitting an all-time high of
Bison Bank hosts conference on ‘Portugal and foreign investment’
Event was attended by Economy Minister, Pedro Reis, who said urgent action will be taken to attract private investment, lower the country’s tax burden and cut down on bureaucracy Portugal’s
Little more than 48-hours to go before Portuguese-flagged vessel delivers explosives for Israel
PS Socialists pressure government to get off fence and act In little more than 48-hours time, the Portuguese flagged vessel carrying explosive material for weapons manufacture by Israel will have