Desalination to “cover one third of Algarve’s urban water needs”
So says AMAL president António Pina The president of the Algarve Municipalities Association (AMAL) has praised the announcement of Albufeira as the location for the region’s future desalination plant, claiming
Algarve natural marine park ‘enters final countdown’
Formal public discussion to start this month Two years after it was proposed, the creation of the Natural Marine Park of the Algarve Reef – Pedra do Valado has gained
Police prepare “creative and innovative protests without end” over summer
Actions scheduled for before and during World Youth Day week Portugal’s PSP police force is preparing “creative and innovative” forms of protest for before and during World Youth Day celebrations
Two Faro hospital surgeons suspended pending malpractice inquiry
Suspension follows complaints by young doctor Diana Pereira Two surgeons at Faro Hospital have been preventively suspended for six months following allegations of malpractice made in April by a 27-year-old
Albufeira chosen as location for Algarve desalination plant
Tender is due to be launched by the end of 2023 The Portuguese government has chosen Albufeira as the location for the planned desalination plant in the Algarve, with the
Lagos authors present their latest children’s books
P.D. Cain, an author who has lived for many years in Lagos, recently organised a joint book launch alongside fellow author Sally Green. The event was held on June 1
Minister admits Algarve would be better off without A22 tolls
Anti-toll groups have been calling for the tolls to be scrapped ever since they were implemented in 2011 Portugal’s Minister of Territorial Cohesion has admitted in Parliament that the Algarve
New sculpture pays tribute to Albufeira’s fish canning workers
It is named ‘Atum’ (Tuna), was created by Algarve artist João Jesus and is located in front of Albufeira’s INATEL building, which at the start of the 20th century was
Six Algarve boroughs take over management of riversides
Albufeira, Faro, Lagos, Olhão, Portimão and Tavira have taken over the management of their riverside areas following the signing of several protocols with national fishing authority Docapesca on Monday, May
Summer Music Sessions return to Vale do Lobo
A series of musical events are planned from June to September Vale do Lobo has announced the return of Summer Music Sessions, a musical events programme offering “memorable sunset evenings”