Body discovered half-naked on Culatra island “still not identified”
The body of a young woman, found half naked close to the water’s edge in Culatra island, near Faro, on Sunday morning, has still not been identified. Reports today suggest
Local art showcased in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo’s 26th Artists Showcase (Mostra de Artistas) has opened at the local Interpretation Centre. The exhibition features work by 81 local artists, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs and
Smoked sausages take centre stage in Querença
This weekend marks the return of ‘Festa das Chouriças’, the famous smoked sausage festival held every year in Querença, Loulé in honour of São Luís, the local patron saint of
Authorities seize counterfeit items in Monte Gordo
GNR police seized 95 counterfeit items and identified two men, aged 43 and 48, during an inspection in Monte Gordo on Sunday (January 12). The confiscated items included clothing such
Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho eyes cultural recognition
Bolo de Tacho is one of Monchique’s most traditional cakes Portugal has begun the public consultation process to include Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho cake in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural
Recycled caps to help 12-year-old David
David Duarte was born with cerebral palsy and needs continuous care to improve his quality of life Portimão’s municipal water and waste management company EMARP has donated over 800 kilos
Borba quarry landslide that killed five: trial in final arguments
“Justice will only be done if all six defendants are convicted”, says prosecutor Seven years after the horrific (but inevitable) collapse of a municipal road between two quarries that claimed
Stormy weather thwarts drug dealers off Algarve coast
Nearly one ton of drugs seized along Algarve coast in first weeks of 2025 Stormy weather and intensified coastal patrols have disrupted drug trafficking along the Algarve coast, leading to
Cat lost following road accident
A Porto family is desperate to find Fred, their much-loved cat who escaped from their vehicle following an accident on the A25, near Vouzela. According to the Castro family, Fred
Teen dies after student party in Santa Comba Dão
A 16-year-old girl was found dead in the house of friends in Santa Comba Dão yesterday. She had been staying the night, following a student party. There are said to