Searches underway after car of missing woman found in Guadiana River
Woman disappeared reportedly after leaving the restaurant where she works Authorities are carrying out searches in the Guadiana River after discovering the submerged vehicle of a woman who went missing on
Electric car market in Portugal ‘going opposite way to Europe’
While the popularity of electric cars is stalling in Europe, the opposite seems to be happening in Portugal. The majority (55%) of new cars purchased in the first nine months
Schools face closure on Friday due to new strike
A strike on Friday by non-teaching staff (for better working conditions) is almost certain to prompt the closure of the majority of schools, warns the national federation of public and
Three shot dead in Lisbon; suspects on run
At least two of victims shot in head Three people (two men and a pregnant woman) have been shot dead in a barbers shop, in Lisbon today. The suspects, three
Soldiers training in Romania may be ‘called to act’ – defence minister
Nuno Melo, Portugal’s minister of defence told the soldiers at the Romanian base of Caracal today that they are not on this NATO mission just to train, but to act
Protesting sapper firefighters storm steps of parliament
Various firecrackers let off as anger and frustration let rip Several firecrackers marked the start of a demonstration by sapper firefighters in front of parliament today – with a number,
Construction of Algarve desalination plant awarded to consortium for nearly €108 million
Desalination plant to be built and managed by consortium Regional water company Águas do Algarve has awarded the “conception, construction and exploration” of the Algarve’s planned desalination plant to a
New Palestinian ambassador to Lisbon seeks to strengthen relations with Portugal
Rawan Sulaiman arrives as UN special rapporteur is also due in Lisbon The new Palestinian ambassador to Lisbon, Rawan Tarek Sulaiman, said today in brief statements to Lusa that she
Algarve football round-up: Algarve goal drought
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: AVS-SAD 0-0 FARENSE LIGA PORTUGAL 2: PORTIMONENSE 0-2 PENAFIEL Farense have confirmed the appointment of ex-Gil Vicente coach Tozé Marreco who took over from predecessor José Mota
Test your dog’s social skills in Quarteira
How social is your dog? In celebration of World Animal Day, Quarteira is set to host a special event on Saturday (October 5), aimed at testing the social skills of