Algarve Archives

Newborn kidnapped from Faro Hospital found

Mother has been arrested The one-month-old baby girl kidnapped from Faro Hospital by her mother last Thursday (October 26) has been found, PJ police confirmed today. The baby and her

October 31, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Faro Hospital

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Vale do Lobo Christmas Market, a festive delight for the 13th year

One of the most iconic Christmas events in the Algarve that marks the beginning of the holiday season at the resort, the Vale do Lobo Christmas Market offers a weekend

October 31, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Christmas, Community, Vale do Lobo

“Safe Christmas Seminar” in Sāo Brás de Alportel

Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) and Amigos do Museu do Traje have joined forces in holding a “Safe Christmas and Festive Period Seminar” at Museu do Traje in Sāo Brás de

October 31, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Community, Safe Community

End Polio Now bike ride

Seventy years ago, polio was one of the most feared diseases in the developed world, killing hundreds of children in the UK each year and leaving thousands paralysed. There is

October 31, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Charity, Community, Rotary Clubs

From left, Geoff Button from Sydney NSW, Gladys Méndez Naylor and Chris Wright|Geoff Button also pays his respects at the grave of ‘The Man Who Never Was’ in the Catholic Cemetery|The ceremony held on April 19 last year to honour the two allied airmen who died 80 years ago|The neglected grave of Dr Mackay’s young son|The Tavira volunteers|There are plans to renovate the cemetery

They will be remembered

Geoff Button made the pilgrimage to pay his and the families’ respects to Geoffrey Avern and Philip Crossan Eighteen months ago, we reported on the ceremony at the British Cemetery

October 30, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Community

Algarve wines paired with delicious food in new event

Over 20 restaurants are taking part The Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) is organising a new event entitled ‘Algarve Between Dishes and Wine’ (Algarve Entre Pratos e Vinhos). Having kicked off

October 30, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Gourmet, Wine

Ferragudo to host Artenata Christmas fair earlier than usual

The parish council of Ferragudo has announced that it will hold its Artenata Christmas fair on November 25 and 26 from 10am to 6pm at Largo Rainha D. Leonor and

October 30, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Christmas, Ferragudo

From left to right: José Apolinário, president of the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve), Rogério Bacalhau, Mayor of the Municipality of Faro, José Luís Carneiro, Minister of Internal Administration, and Alberto Mota Gomes, Director of Faro Airport

Airport waiting times reduced on first day after SEF extinction

Waiting times have already dropped at Lisbon and Faro airports, minister says More than 82,000 border checks at air borders and over 11,400 at maritime borders were carried out on Sunday, the

October 30, 2023by Michael BruxoIn Algarve, Faro Airport, Lisbon Airport, Portugal, SEF

Remember, Remember the 11th November

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month – we will remember them The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War

October 30, 2023by Portugal ResidentIn Algarve, Algarve Events, Community, Royal British Legion

Ryanair plane forced to make emergency landing at Faro Airport

Tyre burst on take-off Dozens of emergency vehicles raced to the scene today as Faro airport sounded the red alert: a Ryanair plane carrying around 190 passengers was forced to

October 29, 2023by Natasha DonnIn Algarve, Emergency Landing, Faro Airport, Portugal, Ryanair