Man arrested for murder of woman inside Faro hairdresser in November
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 68-year-old woman inside a hairdresser in Faro in November (click here). In a statement to the press,
Fifty vehicles damaged in tyre slashing spree in Faro
Police are searching for the culprits of a tyre slashing spree which caused damage to around 50 cars in Faro in the early hours of last Friday (January 24). Among
Faro museum to exhibit works by 17th century Baroque sculptor Manuel Martins
A collection of works by the Algarve’s revered 17th century Baroque sculptor Manuel Martins will be exhibited at Faro’s municipal museum between February 1 and October 18. The sculptures, many
Orquestra Clássica do Sul’s Wind Ensemble to perform in Faro this Saturday
Faro’s Misericórdia Church will be hosting a concert by the Orquestra Clássica do Sul’s ‘Além Tejo’ Wind Ensemble on Saturday, January 25 at 7pm. The orchestra, led by maestro Rui
Protest outside Faro Hospital to demand construction of Central Hospital
A demonstration will be held outside Faro Hospital on Saturday, February 15 at 11am to “demand the construction of the Algarve’s Central Hospital”. The protest is being organised by the
Top scientists meet in Faro to work on major climate change report
This weekend marks the start of a meeting between around 260 climate change specialists from 60 countries who will be coming together at the University of Faro in the Algarve
PM booed and heckled as police mount protests in Porto, Lisbon and Faro
Prime minister António Costa was booed and heckled by off-duty police as he arrived in Porto airport this week to mark a contract for new trains for the city’s Metro.
New 100% vegan eatery opens in Faro
A new 100% vegan eatery called Vegan Box has opened in Faro in a bid to prove to everyone that following a vegan diet can be just as delicious as
HPA’s Gambelas Hospital to undergo revamp
The HPA health group’s Gambelas Hospital in Faro is undergoing a revamp which it says will lead to “considerable benefits to both the hospital’s out-patient and in-patient units”. In a
Faro to provide free medicine to 250 people this year
Faro council will be providing free medicine to around 250 people this year as part of the Abem programme, which helps people with financial constraints purchase their medication. The programme