Lagoa approves “highest budget ever” for 2023
Lagoa’s municipal assembly has approved a €48 million budget for 2023, the borough’s “highest budget ever”. The budget was approved with 16 votes in favour from PS Socialists, three votes
Loulé announces dissolution of Querença, Tôr and Benafim Parish Union
Loulé Council has announced the dissolution of the Querença, Tôr and Benafim Parish Union, which it says has proven to be unsuccessful. “This union of parishes was the result of
Students protect Ria Formosa seahorses through art
Students in the Loulé borough participated in an art project to raise awareness about the need to protect the biodiversity of the Ria Formosa, particularly its seahorse population. Students from
Safe Communities Portugal holds first community lunch since the pandemic
For the first time in over two years, Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) invited their followers to a community and fundraising lunch at the Quinta do Moinho Restaurant, in Loulé, recently.
Brazilian woman goes missing in Quarteira
Police are searching for a 25-year-old Brazilian woman who was last seen on December 6 in Quarteira. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, Josiele Rodrigues moved to Portugal around a
Sing, sing, sing … with the São Lourenço Singers
The São Lourenço Singers just finished their festive season with two successful fundraiser concerts in the Algarve. The first Christmas concert was on December 9 at the Hotel Dom José
Portimão Digital Nomads celebrates first anniversary
This month marks the first anniversary of Portimão Digital Nomads, one of the fastest-growing digital nomad communities in southern Portugal. Over 1,100 members have joined the group since it was
Spreading Christmas cheer among needy families
Rotary Club Estoi Palace International helps families in Estoi and Moncarapacho Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) spread Christmas cheer among needy families in Estoi and Moncarapacho, through the local
Five arrested over ‘execution’ of Hells Angel in São Brás de Alportel
Five people have been arrested – four men and one woman, aged between 35 and 48 – over the death of former Hells Angel Rui Silva in São Brás de
PJ investigate body discovered floating in Vilamoura Marina
Faro PJ police are investigating the death of a man, apparently aged between 40-50, whose body was discovered floating in Vilamoura Marina on Friday morning. The body showed “a deep