Two killed, 10 seriously injured in 827 accidents over Easter
Operation Easter 2024 ends this evening Two people died and 10 were seriously injured in the 827 accidents recorded by Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) during Operation Easter 2024, which
Frustration mounts over plan to expropriate land for Albufeira desalination plant
“We don’t even have an environmental impact statement!” Frustration is mounting over the plan – instigated by the last government – to expropriate land for the construction of a massive
PJ arrest man in Loulé wanted for stabbing three people in France
A 19-year-old foreign citizen wanted by French authorities for stabbing three people at a train station in France around one year ago was arrested by PJ police in Loulé last
Man arrested for attempted murder in Albufeira
PJ police have arrested a 23-year-old man in Albufeira on suspicion of attempted murder. The man is believed to have shot a person in the early hours of Friday morning
Fartoon exhibition underlines importance of saving water
Fartoon features 39 cartoons Forum Algarve is hosting the fifth edition of Fartoon, an international cartoon exhibition which this year will focus on the importance of saving water. Organised in partnership
Army chiefs hold out for return of compulsory military service
It’s a way of preparing young people for society, and reducing high youth unemployment Compulsory Military Service should be seen more as a a process of development and preparation for
Fuel import companies defraud State, in plain sight, by more than €200 million
“Everyone knows”; “Two governments have known and done nothing…” Tax authorities have been intent on investigating a tax fiddle by fuel import companies for at least the last 10 years
Easter Sunday chaos at Faro Airport
Travellers are reported to have queued for over three hours to get through customs due to a lack of staff and faulty e-gates. Easter weekend was a frustrating experience for
Criminality in Portugal soars to highest level in 10 years
Violent crime “provoking enormous sense of insecurity” On yet another day when tabloid pages highlight another violent death in one of Portugal’s metropolitan areas, figures have been published showing crime
São Bartolomeu de Messines Market reopens following refurbishment
The Municipal Market was inaugurated this week following a €1.7 million refurbishment. The inauguration of the renovated São Bartolomeu de Messines Municipal Market took place in a festive atmosphere on