Houses on fire in Albergaria-a-Velha
District of Aveiro blighted by wildfires Several houses are being consumed by flames in Albergaria-a-Velha, in the district of Aveiro, due to a fire that started on Sunday in the
Portuguese Army reinforces fire prevention patrols in north and centre
36 patrols on ground until Tuesday The Portuguese Army has been called in to reinforce fire prevention patrols while mainland territory is in a Situation of Alert. In a statement,
Algarve hosts Alzheimer Congress to raise awareness and empower caregivers
Castro Marim’s Municipal Library will host the region’s first Congress on Alzheimer’s and Dementia on September 27 and 28. The Algarve’s first Congress on Alzheimer’s and other Dementias will be
Man dies in Algarve motorway service station after waiting over an hour for ambulance
INEM opens inquiry into reasons for delay Portugal’s national emergency institute INEM is opening an inquiry into the death of a 60-year-old man yesterday at a service station on the
Situation of Alert declared across mainland Portugal over wildfire risk
Exceptional measures in place until midnight on Tuesday The government has declared a Situation of Alert for the whole of mainland Portugal from 1pm today until 11.59pm on Tuesday with
Portugal’s SNS public health service is 45 years old today
President marks date calling for innovative solutions to guarantee long-term sustainability Portugal’s ailing SNS national health system – in the news constantly through the summer due to chronic constraints –
Over 50 immigrant associations pile pressure on government
Want “expression of interest” mechanism restored to aid immigrant access to Portugal Immigrant associations are refusing to take the government’s new rules on immigration without a fight. They are focused
Charlie Holt showcases multilayered artwork in Loulé
The mixed-media artist’s “Palimpsest” exhibition will be on show at the Convento de Santo António in Loulé from September 21 to November 2. British artist Charlie Holt is showcasing his “Palimpsest”
Algarve hiking festivals calendar revealed
The Algarve Walking Season project has announced the launch of its new website and a new hiking festival next year. The Algarve Walking Season project, established to encourage walking festivals
Inquiry opens into death of Irishman in police custody in Albufeira
An inquiry has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old Irishman in a police cell in Albufeira. Ryan Chan was arrested last Tuesday following an alleged assault on his