Madeira’s devastating wildfire enters 10th day in spite of muscled combat
Spanish Canadair water-bombers on second day of operations Madeira’s devastating wildfire has entered its 10th day, in spite of muscled combat involving reinforcements from the mainland, and the Azores, and
Government hails “very significant water savings” in Algarve
“But it is possible to do more,” minister says Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy has celebrated the success of the water-saving measures implemented in the Algarve to combat drought,
Swimming allowed again in Vilamoura and Quarteira
Swimming is no longer discouraged at beaches in Vilamoura and Quarteira. Speaking to Lusa news agency today, the port captain of Faro revealed that water quality tests came back “negative
Algarve boroughs risk losing EU funds after missing municipal plan revision deadline
Municipalities risk losing right to apply for European funding Fourteen municipalities in mainland Portugal – including five in the Algarve – have yet to begin the legally required revision of
“Noites no Cais” with big performances in Lagos
On September 7, the city is hosting an acoustic show by singer Noble and, on the 8th, the “Coral Histórico” project by The Gift. The city of Lagos is hosting two big
Contingency plan sets out to contain strike threatening Portuguese airports
Union warns two-day strike will cause ‘major disruption’ at all Portuguese airports With Sttamp, the Portuguese Transport Workers’ Union, predicting “major disruption” for all Portuguese airports due to the strike
Arrebita food fest brings ‘new blood’ to Portimão
Several top chefs, some of whom have never taken part in the event before, will be participating in Arrebita Portimão Arrebita Portimão is returning for its fifth edition on the
Ursula von der Leyen expresses EU’s support for Madeira fire combat
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has today sent a message of support to Madeira, expressing the EU’s support in fighting wildfires that have been burning for
Another Portuguese citizen is born on a national highway!
This time it was midway between Portimão and Faro – again, because the Portimão maternity unit was closed. The ambulance did its best to reach Faro hospital, but baby Estela
Civil construction boss and one of BES’ banks’ greatest debtors dies before trial
With the trial into the implosion of BES bank 10 years ago still weeks away from starting, another ‘key figure’ has left the complicated picture. This time it is civil