Controversy as Alcoutim mayor takes top job at Algar
PSD says “nothing in Osvaldo Gonçalves’ resumé” indicates he will be “useful to the company” A new source of discord between Portugal’s two main political parties – PSD and PS
Algarve’s Bella Acapella chorus wins gold in Spain
The Bella Acapella chorus won a gold medal at the International Barbershop En Armonía Convention 2024, held in Calpe (Spain) from April 4 to 7. “After seven months of working
Algarve farmers demand same water cuts for all
Farmers defend a 15% cut for all sectors Farmers in the Algarve are calling for a change to the water cuts that were imposed by the previous Socialist government, warning
Ria Formosa Natural Park turns 46
The nature reserve’s anniversary will be marked on May 4 with an open day offering activities for the whole community. The Ria Formosa Natural Park (PNRF) turns 46 and will
FlixBus: Albufeira and Faro with direct routes to Lisbon Airport
The low-cost bus company announced three new direct routes in the Algarve, connecting Faro, Gago Coutinho Airport, and Albufeira to Lisbon Airport. FlixBus announced that it is now possible to
Algarve Tourism Region closes 2023 with balance just shy of €1M
The 2023 accounts of the Algarve Tourism Region (RTA) were unanimously approved by the General Assembly on Monday, showing a positive balance of €991,000. In a statement, the president of
Castro Marim tops Algarve water consumption reduction ranking
The municipality of Castro Marim has seen the highest decline in water consumption, with an annual decrease of 36% up to April 2024. The Municipality of Castro Marim in the
Via Algarviana unveils four new hiking trails
Regional hiking network is celebrating its 15th anniversary Via Algarviana, the Algarve’s famous network of hiking trails, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the launch of four new trails. What
Socialist MPs propose end to A22 motorway tolls
Tolls have been charged on the A22 since 2011 Algarve MPs for the Socialist Party (PS) are calling for an end to tolls on the country’s formerly free motorways (SCUTs),
Couple arrested with over 5,000 doses of hashish in Algarve
Drug dealing duo remanded in custody GNR police have arrested two drug dealers in the Algarve after they were found with over 5,000 doses of hashish. The couple were detained