Help re-build Riding for Disabled Barlavento after Storm Martinho
Facilities and equipment destroyed or lost The great Storm Martinho, which struck Portugal with such devastating force during the night of March 19-20,wreaked much havoc in the Algarve. One of
Countdown for Carnival celebrations
The Algarve’s traditional seasonal festivities kick off this weekend with satirical floats, flamboyant fancy dress and masquerade balls. The Algarve is gearing up to celebrate Carnival in style. From east
Lagos charity collects clothes for the homeless
From March 3 to 28, the Homeless Planning and Intervention Centre is collecting both summer and warm clothing. The Lagos Homeless Planning and Intervention Centre (NPISA) is organising two charity
Ukrainian association in Lagos commemorates three years of war on Sunday
Oranta non-profit organisation hopes to meet new friends and old The Oranta humanitarian organisation – made up mainly of Ukrainians helping countrymen, women and children, still in Ukraine – is
Gigi the Gorgeous: seeking a loving home
A new beginning: Gigi’s search for a forever home Gigi, a beautiful smokey grey and white cat, was once the cherished companion of an elderly lady. Sadly, when her owner
New housing project announced for Bensafrim
Municipal council of Lagos is investing in new housing developments in Bensafrim The municipal council of Lagos has approved the launch of a nearly €2.5 million public tender for another
17th Water Congress heads to the Algarve
Professionals and students in the sector will discuss the challenges, solutions, and future of water management from April 8 to 11. The 17th edition of the Water Congress will take
Give an old dog a home: Meet Preta, Snoopy, and Zara
Old dogs deserve love too At Cadela Carlota, we believe no dog should spend their twilight years in a shelter. Many of our older dogs come to us not because
Lagos school shooting ends with all four suspects arrested
… and ‘huge thanks’ going out to quick-thinking school caretakers News that PSP police pursued a group of fleeing suspects into the grounds of a Lagos primary school, firing “warning
Portugal Day 2025 to be celebrated in Lagos and Macau
The 2025 Portugal Day (June 10) celebrations will take place in Lagos, extending to the Portuguese community in Macau, as announced by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Writer Lídia Jorge