Open Media reporter nominated for national journalism prize
Open Media reporter and Barlavento newspaper editor Bruno Filipe Pires is among the finalists of the National Innovative Journalism Award (Prémio Nacional de Jornalismo de Inovação). Bruno Filipe Pires’ article
Lagoa ‘brings culture outdoors’ with open-air shows
Several outdoor concerts and plays are taking place in Lagoa until September 5 in an attempt to bring “culture to the municipality’s streets” this summer, at a time when event
President visits Lagoa: Algarve faces long road to recovery “but we’re on the right path”
The President of the Republic brought a welcome ray of hope to the Algarve when he visited Lagoa on Tuesday. He believes the region is “on the right path” despite
President Marcelo in Lagoa today to meet Algarve mayors
President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will travel to the Algarve again today (August 4) to meet with the region’s mayors, this time in Lagoa. A working dinner
Lagoa council tackles beach overcrowding
Despite the pandemic and travel restrictions, Lagoa’s world-famous beaches are still attracting crowds of people this summer, which has become an issue with authorities attempting to limit occupancy levels. Marinha,
Outdoor cultural events start this month in Lagoa
A series of outdoor events entitled “A Cultura Sai à Rua” (Culture Out in the Street) has been launched by Lagoa council and will last until September 5, “following all
Music returns to Carvoeiro! Artists will perform on mobile stage
As the world continues to adapt to a ‘new normal’, the Lagoa-Carvoeiro parish union has announced a summer entertainment programme that will see local musicians, bands and DJs performing on
Ferragudo set for major private investment
Plans to build a new golf course in Ferragudo as well as a direct road from the picturesque fishing village to Lagoa, described as a “long-time dream of the population”,
Pestana to build road between Lagoa and Ferragudo as part of golf course project
A new road linking Ferragudo to Lagoa and described by the local council as a “long-time dream of the population” is due to begin construction in early 2021. Says Lagoa
Lagoa court ‘disinfected’ after two staff members test positive for Covid-19
Lagoa’s Juizo de Comércio (commercial) court building has had to be disinfected after two staff members tested positive for Covid-19. Three others are awaiting test results but described as asymptomatic