New police protest in Lisbon; thousands expected
Caretaker government inflames issues further by increasing firefighters’ supplements A new ‘mass protest’ of PSP and GNR police is expected to gather in central Lisbon today as the caretaker government
Portimão and Lagoa seek to host best Mediterranean Beach Games
Algarve boroughs will host the fourth edition in 2027 Portimão and Lagoa have revealed their ambitious plan to be the “best hosts ever” of the Mediterranean Beach Games in 2027.
3.1 earthquake felt in Algarve
Earthquake did not cause any known damage An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was felt in some municipalities in the Algarve in late Sunday afternoon, according to the
Masked men pretending to be police hijack van on A23 motorway
Four masked men pretending to be police hijacked a van on the A23 motorway at aropund 1 o’clock this morning, near Santarém. The van driver has explained that the men
PM rejects problem with Justice; says election campaign should avoid subject
Judicial system “must be respected” Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa has rejected the idea (perpetuated through the media) that there is a problem with Justice in this country, defending an
Remco Evenepoel wins Volta ao Algarve for third time
The 24-year-old Belgian, who won the 2020 and 2022 editions, finished the race 43 seconds ahead of defending champion Daniel Martínez. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) won today the Tour of
Philharmonic Society performs epic cinema themes
The free concert, held at the Cineteatro Louletano on February 24, will feature themes from films such as Pirate of the Caribbean and Kung Fu Panda. To mark the beginning
29 surfers rescued from “very strong riptide” off Carcavelos beach
29 surfers of various nationalities had to be rescued yesterday after becoming caught up in a ‘very strong riptide’ off Carcavelos beach. The surfers were all brought to shore in
Almost 70 footwear, leather companies at Milan fair opening today
Sixty-eight Portuguese footwear and leather goods companies are taking part today in Milan, Italy, in the MICAM, MIPEL and Lineapelle international fairs, with the aim of reversing the 5.1% drop
Abandoned bus and various cars carbonised in Loulé
An abandoned passenger bus and a number of cars have been carbonised (left burnt-out wrecks) in Loulé this weekend in an incident that looks like arson. Locals report seeing a