GNR agent dies in accident at MotoGP
A 45-year-old GNR agent died yesterday evening in an accident involving the motorbike he was driving and a car at the entrance to Algarve International Autodrome where the MotoGP championships
Hundreds show support as Miguel Oliveira arrives in Portimão for MotoGP
In an amazing show of support, hundreds of bikers joined Miguel Oliveira as he made his way from his hometown of Almada near Lisbon yesterday down to the Algarve where
Portimão pledges €35,000 to animal associations
Portimão Council will donate €35,000 to three animal associations in a bid to help them with their cat and dog sterilisation campaigns. The support will be provided via collaboration protocols,
Portimão’s centuries-old autumn fair returns in November
After a one-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Portimão Council has confirmed that the town’s centuries-old autumn fair ‘Feira de São Martinho’ is returning between November 5 and 14.
Portimão markets to return in October after long break due to Covid-19
After a long break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Portimão’s monthly market (Mercado Mensal) and biweekly flea market (Feira das Velharias) are returning to the town’s fairground near Portimão Arena
Portimão ‘shanty town’ demolition begins as urban park project finally moves forward
Demolition has begun at a ‘shanty town’ in Portimão, near the municipal market and cemetery, where a gypsy community has lived for more than 30 years in makeshift shacks. Portimão
Renowned engineer dies after falling during hike in Alvor
An 80-year-old man died on Wednesday morning after falling during a hike near the Ria de Alvor breakwater (Portimão). Authorities were alerted by a passer-by who witnessed the man’s fall.
Portimão aerodrome to become landing spot for nearby racetrack, says mayor
The municipal aerodrome of Portimão celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday, August 27 with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by local mayor Isilda Gomes, who revealed plans to expand
Politics ‘returns’: PS congress in Portimão promises to eradicate poverty as minority parties campaign towards municipal elections
Politics was back on the agenda this weekend as all parties started the ‘home straight’ towards municipal elections next month. In Portimão, PS Socialists held their annual congress with Prime
Portimão pays €30,000 in financial aid to Mexilhoeira Grande fire victims
Portimão council has already paid €30,000 in financial assistance to victims of the rural fire of July 17 that destroyed 1,600 hectares of land in the Mexilhoeira Grande parish council.