Portimão invests €2 million in green space maintenance
Tender launched in 2022 has suffered delays Portimão Council is investing over €2 million in the maintenance of over 40 hectares of green spaces in the municipality for a three-year
Wildfires: 2023 set to be “tougher year than 2022”
The warning has come from Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister: 2023 is shaping up to be a more difficult year in terms of wildfires than 2022. “From the conditions we are
Dr Edward Saltys celebrates 30 years of chiropractic care in Lagoa
Over the last 30 years, Dr Edward Saltys has built up a reputation as one of the most trusted chiropractors in the Algarve. Working from his office in Lagoa, the
Algarve dams may only have 16% of water by end of summer
Algarve University professor suggests “building not one, but two or three desalination plants”. Geosciences and hydrology professor Nuno Loureiro, who has been following the drought situation in the region for
Carvoeiro residents launch petition calling for more policing
“Intimidatory” drug dealing escalates in tourist village; CCTV cameras being planned for the town Carvoeiro residents and businessowners have joined forces to launch a petition calling for more police reinforcements
Lagoa recreates “Agrarian Family Feast”
On May 27 and 28, Lagoa will recreate the “Festa da Família Agrária”, which was one of the Municipality’s greatest religious feasts. As part of the celebrations marking 250 years
Therapeutic riding party at Pinetrees
Many smiling faces were to be seen on Friday, May 19 at the Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil. The Portuguese Association for Cerebral Palsy Sufferers (APPC) in Faro held its
Madeleine searches, Arade dam – airspace closed till 10pm tonight
11 km radius around dam blocked to flights below 610 metres As press packs from around the world return to Portugal for another flurry of police activity related to the
Summer starts early with “Albufeira Sounds Sunset”
From June 8 to 10, with the sea as a backdrop, Albufeira hosts some of the most influential names in house music. “Albufeira Sounds Sunset” marks the beginning of summer
Man dies after falling from scaffolding in Armação de Pêra
A 48-year-old man died and two others were seriously injured in a work-related accident after falling from scaffolding in Armação de Pêra on Saturday afternoon. The three men were setting