PM throws spanner in works of Faro bikers’ fest
“There cannot be exceptions” to decreed prohibitions over potential fire risks PM António Costa appeared to be suggesting yesterday that events like the Super Bock Super Rock festival, and the
Faro’s territorial commander warns Algarve mayors “police numbers well down on what you think”
GNR coordinator applauds Lt Col’s ‘bravery to say things as they actually are’ Hours after the Ministry of Internal Administration assured ‘everything was ready’ for the Algarve summer, Faro’s territorial
WWII memorial sculpture takes shape in Faro
After 12 years of persistence, British expat Michael Pease has finally seen his dream come true of erecting a memorial sculpture in Faro in honour of the fishermen who bravely
MOT ‘corruption’: 30 arrested as police descend on testing centres
Premises targeted from Porto to Faro Roughly 30 people have been arrested so far in a PSP police operation targeting MOT testing centres. At issue, explain reports, are “suspicions of
New-look park reopens in Faro after €1.1 million revamp
On the flip side, 17 playgrounds to be closed Faro’s Jardim da Alameda João de Deus park reopened on Thursday after undergoing a substantial €1.1 million revamp. Hundreds of people
Algarve Artists Network expresses hope through art
Exhibition runs until August 28 at Museu de Faro The ‘Artists for Hope’ exhibition opened on Saturday, June 11 at Museu de Faro. The Algarve Artists Network (AAN) expressed thanks to the
‘Artists for Hope’ exhibition in Faro
Artworks express hope for the future The Algarve Artists Network (AAN) is holding an exhibition of artworks “expressing hope for the future of our planet” in the ancient cloisters of
Discover the Estrella Damm Tapas Route
Tapas and beer for €4 in Faro and Loulé Faro and Loulé are hosting the return of the tapas route ‘Rota de Tapas Estrella Damm’, held annually by Spanish beer
Young man in hospital after Albufeira stabbing
A young man has been hospitalised after being stabbed in the chest on the street in Albufeira at around 2pm. The victim is said to have sustained serious injuries and
Portuguese Navy Day celebrated in Faro
Date celebrates Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India Faro has been chosen to host this year’s celebrations of Portuguese Navy Day (May 20). After two years in which the celebrations