Russian ambassador rejects ‘interference’ regarding Navalny’s death
Russia’s ambassador to Lisbon has told Portuguese diplomats that the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, for which several Western leaders blame the Kremlin, is being investigated and that
Algarve urban water use increases despite severe drought
Urban water consumption in the Algarve rose by 4.6% in January compared to the same period in 2023, equivalent to 20 cubic hectometres, according to data from the reservoir management
Bobi, the Portuguese wonder dog, is stripped of his Guinness World title
Organisation concludes ‘microchip not sufficient proof of great age’ Bobi the wonder dog, the hero of Conqueiros, the ‘oldest dog ever recorded in the world’, has been posthumously stripped of
Portuguese hospital performs first robotic liver transplant in Europe
Curry Cabral performed surgery on patient with cirrhosis now “recovering well” On 5 February, Portugal’s Curry Cabral Hospital performed the first robotic liver transplant in Europe on a patient with
Algarve football round-up: Point made!
The points were shared at the municipal stadium last Saturday evening as Portimonense more than matched their high-flying visitors from Guimarães. However, the opening 20 minutes belonged to the away
Bragança-Portimão air link saved for now
Air link will continue running at least “for a few more months” The Portuguese government and operator Sevenair have found a temporary solution to ensure that the Bragança-Portimão air link
Environmental lawyer questions legal process in plans for Albufeira desalination plant
Suggests authorities are ‘disrespecting law’, even trying to wriggle round compensation payments Rui Amores, the Algarve’s environmental lawyer with a number of significant victories already under his belt, has turned
Serra da Estrela post-fire recovery: associations and NGOs decry lack of transparency
Call urgent meeting with authorities Almost 30 civic and environmental associations have published an Open Letter today denouncing the lack of effective participation and transparency in the process of drawing
Algarve beach named best in the world by Tripadvisor
The Algarve’s planned desalination plant is to be built near the beach Albufeira’s stunning Praia da Falésia has been hailed the best beach in the world in the 2024 edition
Lisbon to set up emergency reception centre/ welfare plan for Timorese
Lisbon city council has approved a Bloco de Esquerda proposal – presented over a year ago – for a municipal project to provide emergency reception for Timorese citizens, most of