Monte Rei announces overhaul of flagship golf course
One of the Algarve’s most prestigious golf courses is set to close for six months as part of what its owners describe as a significant renovation. The Monte Rei Golf
André Ventura suggests delaying Sunday’s presidential ‘run-off’ altogether
With so much of the country reeling from the effects of two violent storms, candidate for the presidency André Ventura has announced that he will be proposing a delay in
Portimão cruise traffic surges in 2025
Portimão emerged as one of the bright spots of 2025 for Portugal’s southernmost ports, posting strong growth in cruise traffic even as Sines Port recorded a sharp fall in overall
Storm Leonardo: Algarve records 134 incidents in 24 hours
The Algarve remains under pressure as Storm Leonardo continues to hit the region with persistent rain, strong winds and rough seas, triggering more than 130 weather-related incidents in just 24
Bomb hoaxes disrupt trial of stevedores linked to Brazilian mafia
Three separate calls about a bomb on the premises were received by Porto’s São João Novo courthouse this morning, disrupting the trial of seven stevedores accused of receiving €40,000 to
Hit-and-run driver leaves Leiria firefighter badly injured
A 44-year-old female firefighter was run over getting into her car to go to work yesterday morning, and left lying in the road, severely injured. That this kind of crime
Eastern Algarve boroughs take control of local animal collection centre
Animal welfare in the eastern Algarve is getting a hands-on overhaul as the councils of Vila Real de Santo António and Castro Marim take direct control of the Intermunicipal Animal
Government wants to create permanent fund to respond to natural catastrophes
In the wake of so many damages and disasters suffered as a result of recent storms, the government is focused on creating a permanent fund to respond to natural catastrophes
“Avalanche of water, stones and mud” sweeps through streets of Portalegre
Described as “an avalanche of water, stones and mud”, the consequences of so many days of rain swept through the streets of Portalegre in the early hours of this morning,
Algarve Almond Blossom Festival postponed due to weather
The Algarve Almond Blossom Festival (Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor) has been postponed, with organisers citing bad weather warnings and a desire to stand in solidarity with communities hit by