Desalination plant in Algarve “should be last resort”, admits minister
But project “goes back a long way…” A chink of light at last for all those fighting against the unrecoverable environmental destruction of reverse osmosis desalination off one of the
“Active Summer” in Loulé, Almancil and Quarteira
The municipality’s “Verão ativo’24” programme offers sports activities for all until September 13. Loulé City Hall is encouraging residents and tourists visiting the municipality during this season to have an
Social Security minister describes shock find of €287 million deficit
Deficit stems from measures taken by previous government without budgetary allocation The ongoing wrangle over “how much money was spent by the last administration” ratcheted up yesterday when minister for
GNR syndicate takes risk supplement deal to Constitutional Court
Association of GNR sergeants says deal is discriminatory Within hours of yesterday’s ‘historic’ deal between the government and police – lauded by the prime minister as he attends a NATO
Police dismantle criminal group linked to ‘Hi Mom/Dad’ WhatsApp scam
Five more people have been arrested PJ police have dismantled a criminal group linked to the ‘Hi Mom/Dad’ WhatsApp message scam. The scheme involved sending messages to unsuspecting mothers and
Portimão Wine Tasting showcases region’s finest wines
On July 19, 20 and 21, visitors will have the opportunity to sample the best locally-produced wines at the Fortaleza in Praia da Rocha. Portimão’s wine producers are showcasing their
Police receive “largest pay increase” ever agreed by a government
But only five of 13 syndicates involved in negotiations are happy with deal The more than 45,000 members of Portugal’s PSP and GNR police forces are to receive an increase
Sunset performances at Albufeira Terrace
Albufeira Terrace announces series of free sunset music performances Albufeira Terrace, the shopping centre formerly known as Albufeira Shopping, is hosting a series of free sunset music performances this summer.
Portugal’s Attorney General sets record straight
“Finally, Attorney General speaks, and speaks well!” After months of criticism and damaging innuendo, Portugal’s Attorney General faced the cameras last night, accepting the interview requested by RTP before parliament
Hundreds “with nowhere to go” following illegal campsite raid in Guia
Campsite raid in Guia leaves hundreds of people, mostly immigrants, scrambling for a living solution GNR police carried out a major raid at an illegal campsite near Algarve Shopping in