Ocean hosts “galactic” dinner with “wines from another world”
On June 21, fourteen epicureans will enjoy an exclusive and exquisite dinner costing €1,300 per person. The Algarve’s two Michelin star restaurant Ocean is hosting a “galactic” dinner on June
Justice decides to confer ‘panic button’ on day victim of domestic violence is murdered
The tragedy of bureaucracy in cases of urgent need has been starkly highlighted today in tabloid Correio da Manhã, which has given a lot of space to the callous murder,
Algarve’s water restrictions relieved, pending regular reviews
Today’s Council of Ministers has confirmed that restrictions on water consumption imposed on the Algarve can be lifted for the time being, pending regular reviews. The decision comes on the
Government announces programme to reduce by 90% number of children without teachers
Portugal’s AD government has revealed its plan for dealing with the number of children without teachers. It wants to lure retired teachers back into ‘part time work’, and make use
Albufeira boasts 26 Blue Flag beaches
With the highest number of flags awarded, the Municipality continues to set the standard in the Algarve. This year, out of 92 blue flags awarded in the Algarve, Albufeira hoisted
Calls go out for ‘necessary debate’ on €90 million desalination project for Albufeira
Project already decried for “serving to pollute / fatten pockets of a few” Tomorrow in Quarteira, at 5pm, the Mais Algarve Platform opens the floor to a critical debate on
Vale do Lobo presents “exciting” summer music events – Win Tickets!
Highlights include two tribute concerts to Elton John and Bee Gees Vale do Lobo has announced its “exciting” 2024 summer music events programme, offering “memorable sunset evenings” and “grand open-air
Chemical spill in public health institute injures five, one seriously
Nitric acid spill requires evacuation of two floors of Ricardo Jorge institute A chemical spill in a laboratory at the Ricardo Jorge Public Health Institute in Porto this morning caused
GNR launches ‘Operation Safe Summer’
Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) has today announced the start of ‘Operation Safe Summer 2024’ throughout the country, with increased patrols, support and surveillance, especially in areas with the highest
PJ arrest two in connection with fatal brawl in Fátima
Clash between rival gangs from Timor ended with death of 26-year-old PJ judicial police have arrested two men – and made 13 more defendants – following a police operation carried