HPA Gambelas hospital receives JCI accreditation
“Significant milestone” in unit’s expansion process The HPA Gambelas private hospital in Faro has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for the third consecutive time. Described as “one
Pingo Doce and GNR host Christmas lunch for 100 elderly people in Faro
Part of a nationwide campaign, the lunch took place on December 4 at Monte de Vale d’Éguas. In partnership with the GNR, the Pingo Doce supermarket chain is organising five
Santa kicks off festive fun in Faro
Santa’s House and Christmas market headline the holiday programme The Christmas season in Faro is in full swing following Santa’s arrival on November 30, marking the official start of the
Moto Clube Faro elects new president after 40 years
Pedro Baptista is succeeding José Amaro, the club’s president for over 40 years Pedro Baptista has been elected as the new president of Moto Clube Faro, succeeding José Amaro, who
CCTV cameras help solve 39 crimes in Faro
CCTV surveillance system was inaugurated in August A new CCTV surveillance system installed in the Algarve capital of Faro has already proven its effectiveness by aiding in the resolution of
Faro carries out animal welfare inspection at two neighbourhoods
Faro’s Municipal Veterinary Service and local PSP police conducted an animal welfare inspection in Horta da Areia and Lejana de Cima on November 19. The operation targeted unleashed pets in
Teen Brit rescued from Faro’s Desert Island
A young Englishman was rescued from Faro’s Desert Island in the early hours of Thursday morning (November 21) by Portugal’s maritime authority (AMN). Says the AMN in a statement, the
Bubba Brothers to perform 180-minute “nonstop” concert in Faro
“This three-hour set is our Christmas present to all our fans” – Bubba Brothers After the “tremendous success” of the Bubba Brothers/Algarve Orchestra concert at Cineteatro Louletano, the DJ duo
New, ambitious roadmap for Algarve tourism
New strategy for sector sees beyond “sun, sea and golf” The Algarve has laid out a new strategic marketing plan for its tourism sector, with the goal of promoting the
Oldies Motorfest showcases classic cars in Faro
Dozens of classic cars will be on display in Faro this Saturday (November 16) as part of the fifth Oldies Motorfest. Taking place at Jardim Manuel Bívar from 10am to