Extreme wind damages farm buildings in Vila do Bispo
A burst of extreme wind caused damage in the western Algarve early this morning, hitting farm buildings but leaving no people injured. The incident took place in the Boeira area
Missing Algarve businessman “abducted and robbed by two men known to him”
The mystery of what exactly happened to well-known Vale do Lobo restaurant manager, Ricardo Claro, last Friday is slowly being unravelled by PJ police who have already arrested one suspect
Spring starts with heavy rain and thunderstorms across Portugal
Spring begins today, but the new season is starting with heavy rain, thunderstorms and rough seas across much of Portugal. According to Portuguese Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA) meteorologist Ângela
US rapper Kanye West to perform in Algarve this summer
Kanye West is set to return to Portugal after 15 years for a one-off concert at the Estádio do Algarve (Algarve Stadium) on August 7. Also known as “Ye”, the
Portugal promotes itself as AI, data centre destination in Silicon Valley
The Portuguese government is stepping up efforts to attract major investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, promoting the country as a top destination for tech companies and investors.
Taxi drivers “reject insufficient fuel subsidies”
Portugal’s federation of taxi drivers (FPT) has said that government subsidies intended to mitigate the rise in fuel prices are “insufficient”, given the increases expected next week. In a statement,
Influencer who laughed online about hit-and-run formally charged
Months after his shock online admission that he had run over a pedestrian in the rain and kept driving, influencer Tiago Grila has been formally charged with three crimes –
Portimão gang rape suspects remanded in custody
Three men suspected of gang raping a 13-year-old girl in Portimão have been remanded in custody, a police source has told Lusa news agency. The horrific case dates back to
Portimão celebrates 20 years of Freedom Run
One of the Algarve’s longest-running sporting events, Corrida da Liberdade (Freedom Run), will celebrate its 20th edition on April 25 in Portimão. The event will bring together athletes, families and
Government prepares safeguards against ‘energetic crisis’
Portugal’s government has started preparing legislation for the energetic crisis looming as events in the Middle East appear to be deteriorating rapidly. Most importantly, a new consumer protection mechanism will