Housing policy furore: government’s 16-point plan roundly attacked
Investors, property sector lead uproar Flanked by his 34-year-old housing minister, Marina Gonçalves, and his ‘right hand’, finance minister Fernando Medina, António Costa held a press conference last Thursday evening
Faro hosts wine and spirits trade show on March 6 and 7
Algarve Trade Experience will feature 510 brands and will be open to the public from 18:00 to 21:00. The 9th edition of the Algarve Trade Experience (ATE) takes place in
Meet the author event – Alyson Sheldrake
Local British-born Algarve resident, Alyson Sheldrake, is the first author to be invited to share her work at the newly-opened Vista Verde Lounge and Bar at Golfland, Alvor, on March
Algarve public health issues to be discussed in Parliament
The Independent Union of Doctors (SIM) is due to be heard in Parliament today about the public health issues affecting the Algarve, namely the obstetrics and paediatrics specialties at the
‘Boca Cava Terra’ – local short film to screen in Portimão
Local filmmaker Luís Campos will be presenting his latest short film ‘Boca Cava Terra’, which was shot in Portimão and at the Alvor estuary, during a free screening at the
Loulé Carnival attracts 80,000 in “one of best parties ever”
Loulé is celebrating a hugely successful return of its Carnival festivities, which are among the most popular in Portugal and this year attracted around 80,000 people. “We are delighted! We
Lack of ambulances sees Faro VMER doctor use patient’s car
“There is a lack of ambulances everywhere, especially in Lisbon and the Algarve.” The lack of ambulances in Faro was denounced by the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH) because
Clémence de Forceville performs with Portuguese Philharmonic Orchestra in Lagoa
Conducted by maestro Osvaldo Ferreira and artistic director Osvaldo Ferreira, the concert is scheduled to start at 21:00 on February 24. French violinist Clémence de Forceville is performing with the
Lagoa takes part in Wine & Travel Week
Between February 20 and 26, the Algarve will promote wine tourism as an emerging tourist product in the region. Between February 20 and 26, Lagoa will be present at the
What makes the Algarve attractive?
Tourists and residents perceive Algarve tourism in positive light Two studies presented last week have helped paint an updated picture of how residents and tourists view tourism in the Algarve.