Portugal

Following an announcement from the Health Ministry threatening closure of emergency care units in Lagos and Loulé, the municipal authorities of Lagos, Aljezur and Vila do Bispo have come together

A protest against the construction of a 247 hectare touristic development on the grounds surrounding Lagoa dos Salgados, a well known birding sanctuary and natural lagoon in Pêra, will take

An Hawaiian Evening organised by the Silves Dance Club is taking place on August 14 at Hotel Colina dos Mouros in Silves, at 7pm for 7.30pm. Host for the evening

Tavira’s main post office is undergoing refurbishment and until the end of September it will operate from temporary premises. The post office’s temporary office can be found at Avª Dr

Take a trip to Alte in Loulé on August 11 and be part of a special annual event – the re-enactment of a traditional wedding ceremony followed by a folk

Bathers who ignore beach hazard warning signs face fines of between €30 and €100 and the penalties will double if users are found to have exposed children to risk. According

More than 100 firefighters fought a blaze that broke out in Bensafrim, Lagos, on Monday just before 1pm. The fire, which threatened villages and even led to several children being

Quarteira’s book and handicrafts fair is being held from August 10 to 19 along the main marginal avenue. The popular event will include 30 book stalls by publishers from across

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean, who has strong Portuguese connections having played for Academica, has signed Olhanense’s 18 year-old centre-forward Edinho Junior on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.