Algarve Food Bank initiative distributes 9,000 bread rolls
The Banco Alimentar do Algarve and the Padaria do Rio Torto created a partnership in which they distribute a daily average of 800 rolls to families in need. The Banco
Fake doctors prohibited from contacting former patients
The two women detained last week for posing as doctors in Olhão and promising to cure cancer patients will await trial in freedom. They are prohibited from contacting their former
Alvor’s old fish market transformed into new cultural hub
Following months of renovation work, the new venue will be inaugurated on Saturday, March 11. The ceremony is part of the celebrations marking 35 years since Alvôr became a town.
Light metro project for Algarve turns out to be busway
Light metro option initially announced by António Costa is too expensive, says regional development commission boss The 38km light metro system to link Olhão, Faro and Loulé announced last week
Medical Simulation Centre opens at UAlg campus
Giving trainee doctors and nurses the opportunity to perform high-fidelity simulations of surgical and other medical procedures is the main goal of the new Medical Simulation Centre located at the
Algarve’s first Mediterranean Botanical Garden inaugurates in Querença
Former President of the Republic Ramalho Eanes, biologist Jorge Paiva and landscape architect Fernando Santos Pessoa will take part in the inauguration ceremony on March 10. General Ramalho Eanes, former
Loulé MED Festival confirms first 17 artists for 2023
Loulé’s MED Festival, one of the borough’s biggest cultural events, was the main focus of its participation at the BTL tourism fair held in Lisbon between March 1 and 5.
Portimão events generate buzz at BTL
The MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal, the Afro Nation and Rolling Loud summer festivals and a new videogame fair are among the highlights of Portimão’s 2023 programme Portimão promoted itself
Green light for municipal police in Lagoa
The path is finally clear for the creation of a municipal police force in Lagoa after the project was approved during the special Council of Ministers held in Faro last
Portimão celebrates 16 years of Algarve Food Bank
The 16th anniversary of the Algarve Food Bank was celebrated in Portimão on Wednesday, March 1 with a special event which saw students from the local DUAL school and volunteers