Young Algarve chef wins international award that combines gastronomy and sustainability
Thirty-year-old Arturo Gomes won the San Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award. Chef Artur Gomes, 30, from Tavira, won the San Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award, the most prominent international competition for young
Águas do Algarve challenges young people to discover the region’s treasures
Until September 15, participants must fill in a passport in which they have to depict every location visited. A new pastime promoted by Águas do Algarve challenges young people to
Albufeira announces plan to build €8 million care home
Construction is due to last 720 days Albufeira Council has announced plans to build an €8 million retirement home in Fontainhas, which will also provide home care and act as
Algarve football round-up: Capital gains!
ALLIANZ LEAGUE CUP: 0-0 (5-4) Portimonense Farense 3-2 Oliveirense The Allianz Portuguese League Cup second round saw Farense progress to the competition’s group phase whilst Portimonense headed for an early
Startup Portimão celebrates sixth anniversary
Secretary of State for Economy to attend event Startup Portimão, the ‘business incubator’ created to help the development of new businesses and stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit in Portimão, will celebrate
27-year-old man killed in motorbike accident on Arade bridge
A 27-year-old Portuguese man died this week after the motorbike he was driving crashed on the Arade bridge in Portimão. The accident happened shortly after 9am on Wednesday (August 2).
Feira da Serra attracts 40,000 to São Brás de Alportel
Feira da Serra attracts 40,000 to São Brás de Alportel A record of over 40,000 people attended this year’s edition of Feira da Serra, a major summer event which took
Faro seeks bank loans to carry out €16 million projects
Faro seeks bank loans to carry out €16 million projects The municipality of Faro is looking into securing bank loans to finance four major projects which together represent an investment
APA “rejects” Iberdrola’s bitterly-contested plan for mega solar park in Sotavento
Plan goes against wishes of council, local people and environmentalists Portugal’s environment agency APA has reportedly delivered an ‘unfavourable decision’ on the mega solar project that Spanish energy giant Iberdrola
Lagoa promises “biggest and best edition of FATACIL ever”
Last year’s fair attracted 215,000 people Lagoa is gearing up for the 42nd edition of FATACIL, which will take place from August 18 to 27 and is dubbed by organisers as