Portugal

by INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com A “stronger and more cohesive” group backed by the Spanish government has vowed to continue the fight against tolls on the A22. At a meeting last

Polícia Judiciária arrested four men at three different locations in Portugal on suspicion of paedophilia, following a lengthy computer forensics investigation. The individuals, two from Lisbon, one from Évora and

A “very Portuguese dinner” was held by the Algarve Bailliage of the Chaine des Rôtisseurs at restaurant O Barradas, between Lagoa and Silves, on March 9. The 38 members and

A fair selling freshly made bread and cheese in Vaqueiros, Alcoutim, on Sunday was deemed a success by organisers, with hundreds of visitors finding their way to the village. The

A programme of events for the Easter school holidays has been launched by Quinta Pedagógica in Portimão. The educational farm is promoting a series of activities for children aged six

Arte Algarve at the UNICA Adega in Lagoa is hosting an exhibition by Manoli Ortiz de la Torre until April 14. Manoli is originally from Spain and studied art in

Associations supporting the homeless in Portugal believe there are around 3,000 people currently living on the streets. The Social Security Institute (ISS) registered 2,133 homeless people in Portugal four years

Quinta dos Vales in Estombar will be hosting an ‘Open Door’ day on Sunday (March 18) from 1pm until 7pm. Musical entertainment and show cooking will be provided at the

Religious Easter celebrations start in Portimão on Sunday with a procession in the city centre from 4pm. In preparation for the Holy Week, a procession will see churchgoers from both

A spring conference entitled ‘Algarve Mediterranean Flora’ is taking place from March 23 to 25 at the Hapimag Albufeira Resort. The Portugal branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society is inviting