Draft labour law: still no agreement, following four-hour meeting
The dour expressions on the faces of those emerging from four hours of ‘negotiations’ at the Ministry of Labour today said it all: there is still no agreement on the
Loulé moves forward with new plan to shape municipality’s future
Loulé is moving forward with an updated version of its Municipal Master Plan (PDM) – the key document that sets out how land can be used and how the area
Blue economy in focus at upcoming Algarve event
Registrations have opened for a special discussion on the Algarve’s blue economy, taking place on April 9 from 10am to 12pm at CCDR Algarve in Faro. Organised by the Ireland
Fatacil 2026 almost fully booked
The municipal council of Lagoa has announced there will be no second phase of applications for the town’s flagship summer event, Fatacil, after overwhelming demand filled most available spaces. The
Portimão to unveil sculpture in honour of racetrack founder
Portimão will honour Paulo Pinheiro, founder and former CEO of the Algarve International Circuit (AIA), with the inauguration of a commemorative sculpture at the racetrack on March 27. The sculpture,
Facing the Ancient Egyptians: art and imagination
On Tuesday, April 7, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Dr Campbell Price. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu
Portugal plummets in ‘happy country’ ranking
Portugal may be one of the safest countries in the world; one with the most sunshine, most delicious food and best beaches, but… it certainly isn’t the one where its
Portuguese travel agents “adopt strategies” to head off rising ticket prices
Portuguese travel agents warn that passengers face increases, in terms of ticket prices, of up to 20% as a result of the constraints caused by the war in the Middle
Amigos de Música welcome acclaimed Italian pianist Leonardo Pierdomenico
The Amigos de Música announce two highly anticipated concerts this April featuring the young Italian pianist Leonardo Pierdomenico, one of the most exciting talents of the new generation of virtuosos.
Portugal joins group of 30 “ready to help reopen Strait of Hormuz”
Portugal has joined a group of 30 countries ‘ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since the start of the war’, the foreign ministry has confirmed