Two military die in two days: one in accident, one during training
First death takes place in Air Force base, second on army base In the space of two days, two young military men have died in ‘extraordinary circumstances’. The first, a
Iconic Algarve radio station closes after 35 years on air
Rádio Solar Algarve had been on air since 1986 Rádio Solar Algarve, the beloved radio station based in Albufeira, officially ended its broadcasts at midnight on Sunday (September 15) after
Six pupils stabbed in school in Azambuja
12-year-old identified for “indiscriminate attack” News just coming through this afternoon is that six pupils (and possibly one teacher) have been stabbed at a school in Azambuja. A source for
Extraordinary Council of Ministers takes place at 6pm
An extraordinary Council of Ministers to be chaired by President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has been scheduled for 6pm today, to analyse “the whole situation regarding the
Over 1 million foreigners officially resident in Portugal as figure jumps 34%
African and South American continents responsible for majority of new residents The number of foreigners living in Portugal increased by 33.6% in 2023, compared to the previous year, totalling 1,044,606
New PJ operation targets suspected cronyism in Madeira
Seven arrested including mayor of Calheta Seven people have been arrested today in a new operation by PJ judicial police in Madeira. Among the seven is the Mayor of Calheta,
Death, destruction and injuries multiply as Portugal battles wildfire pandemonium
Three firefighters die in accident in Tábua Wildfires are still raging across large parts of the north and central Portugal today: the country has returned to the levels of chaotic
Oktoberfest returns to Vila Vita’s Biergarten
Vila Vita’s iconic beer festival returns between September 25 and October 6 with traditional Bavarian food, music, and plenty of beer. From September 25 to October 6, the Algarve Oktoberfest
Algarve football round-up: Double trouble
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: FC PORTO 2-1 FARENSE LIGA PORTUGAL 2: TORREENSE 3-2 PORTIMONENSE Portimonense travelled north last Friday evening and were more than a little unlucky not to leave Torreense
Two dead in fires that have already engulfed several homes
20 homes ‘hit’ in Albergaria-a-Velha, 3 in Gondomar Two people have been confirmed dead today as a result of the raging wildfires across the north and centre of the country.