Portuguese government “advises absolutely against travelling to Iran”
Growing regional tension sees Western citizens flee Lebanon Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has today advised against travelling to Iran “absolutely”, due to the country’s internal context and the growing
32-year-old shot dead following disagreement with 70-year-old neighbour
A 32-year-old man was shot dead this afternoon in Carrazeda de Ansiães (Bragança municipality) following a disagreement with his elderly neighbour. The dead man’s younger brother was also injured in
Book launch of ‘Mama, I want to be a boy’ “invaded” by Habeas Corpus protestors
Association labelled ‘far right’ sees publication as attack on Portugal’s children A second book launch was invaded by protestors under the banner of Habeas Corpus yesterday, defending what they claim
Starbucks prepares to open in Portimão
The American coffee brand reinforces its presence in the Algarve with the opening of its third store in the region. American coffee giant Starbucks is opening its third store in
“It doesn’t feel like August”: Algarve beach businesses notice drop in number of holidaymakers
‘Occupation’ described as “more than 90%” – but markedly less nationals Wherever you go in the Algarve, businesses seem to be saying the same: “It’s not so busy this year”.
Faro: FlixBus stop moves to Próximo Bus Terminal
Passenger complaints led to talks with the municipality and Transport Authority to find an alternative to the stop near Largo de São Francisco. Since August 1, FlixBus has been stopping
Nurses syndicate announces new series of strikes
August, September peppered with strike dates Hot-on-the-heels of yesterday’s nationwide strike, SEP – the Portuguese nurses union – has announced no less than 12 new strikes for August, including 10
“Xávega” photo exhibition portrays ancient fishing traditions
Photographer Pedro Noel da Luz’s exhibition is on show at the Galeria Arco in Faro until August 22. Yesterday marked the beginning of Pedro Noel da Luz’s photography exhibition, “Xávega,”
Paris2024: Algarve surfer Yolanda Hopkins eliminated
The athlete was knocked out of the “last 16” round by Costa Rican Brisa Hennessy in Teahupo’o, French Polynesia, where the Olympic surfing competitions are being held. Algarvean surfer Yolanda
Discovery of medieval bridge delays Metro works in Porto
A Porto Metro official said today that the discovery of a 13th-century bridge during the Metro do Porto works in the River Vila area is delaying completion of that section