Algarve escapes worst of Heathrow airport closure; Lisbon affected
Flight disruptions expected to last several days The Algarve appears to have escaped the worst of the airport shutdown at London’s Heathrow today, although people flying in and out of
Algarve’s dams ‘full enough to guarantee three years’ supply’
Environment agency says it can work with “peace of mind” now implementing projects The Algarve’s dams are averaging 79% of their total storage capacity after recent rains, which translates into
Almost 50 nighttime forest fires in Alto Minho thwarted by Depression Martinho
“This is terrorism, pure and simple”, says fire chief A total of 48 forest fires broke out last night in various municipalities of the Alto Minho (Viana do Castelo district),
Former Bordeira primary school becomes arts centre
Lavrar o Mar behind cultural project inaugurating this Sunday After a decade of art and culture in constant motion across Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira, Lavrar o Mar is entering a
Portimão-Bragança air link back in full flight from tomorrow
Operator Sevenair publishes statement over social media The Portimão-Bragança airlink, dogged by issues for months, will be back in full operation from Friday, operator Sevenair has announced today. “Tomorrow (Friday),
Escaped prisoner to serve time in Italy before returning to Portugal
Shergili Farjiani one of five who escaped from Vale de Judeus prison last September One of the five escapees from Vale de Judeus jail last year, recaptured in Italy in
Police detain suspect wanted in China for alleged bribery in sports
Suspect could face 10-year jail term in China Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have detained a 57-year-old foreign national in the Aveiro area who is wanted by authorities in China on
Portugal falls five places in World Happiness Report
Country in 60th position for 2025 Portugal has fallen five places in the World Happiness Report 2025, released today, to a world where many might say ‘happiness can only be
Depression Martinho cuts violent swathe across Portugal
Thousands of incidents – some injuries The arrival last night of Depression Martinho saw thousands of incidents called in to emergency services through the small hours – most of them
House prices in Portugal up 13.6% in February
Prices likely to continue to grow due to strong demand and lack of new build House prices keep rising in Portugal and are set to continue going up throughout 2025,