Duo caught trying to steal GNR high-speed boats in Algarve
Two men were caught red-handed Two men were arrested after being caught trying to steal high-speed boats which were moored at the dock of the Vila Real de Santo António
Inflammatory eucalyptus debate returns as Odemira weighs up costs of fire damage
Environmental NGOs call for re-forestation with “strategic vision” With firefighters patrolling the perimeter of the largest wildfire so far this year, the inflammatory debate on the sense in having so
Midnight swim tradition celebrated in Lagos
The beloved tradition of going for a midnight swim in the sea on August 29 will be celebrated once again in Lagos with three events. The ‘Banho 29’ (Bath 29)
British teenager revived at Albufeira beach
A British teenager who lost consciousness during a surfing lesson was revived on Monday afternoon at Galé Oeste beach in Albufeira. Swift action was taken by her instructor, who pulled
Overflowing rubbish “is not EMARP’s fault”, says municipal company
Rubbish bins in Portimão (and across the Algarve) continue to overflow with uncollected rubbish, which has prompted Portimão’s municipal water company EMARP to release a statement clarifying that the responsibility
Early bird tickets sold out for F Festival
Early bird tickets have already sold out for F Festival, the last big music festival of the Algarvian summer which will take place between September 7 and 9 and will
Tickets for sale for European Le Mans Series Grand Finale
The Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) will host the European Le Mans Series Grand Finale between October 20 and 22. The special event will feature a double round of the European
Music and cinema at Sagres Fortress and Guadalupe Hermitage
The Algarve’s Regional Cultural Directorate showcases cultural events in regional monuments on August 12 and 26. The Algarve’s Regional Cultural Directorate (DRCAlg) has two more cultural events scheduled in regional
Man arrested for using counterfeit money in Albufeira
A 52-year-old man was arrested after he was caught using counterfeit money in the municipality of Albufeira. After being alerted, GNR police were able to intercept the man, who was
Odemira wildfire ‘dominated’; firefighters remain in force
15 air support to stay active throughout Wednesday Civil protection commander Vítor Vaz Pinto has official declared the wildfire that began in Odemira five days ago to have been ‘dominated’.