Suspected paedophile arrested for molesting six-year-old cousin in Portimão
A 44-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting his six-year-old cousin in Portimão. According to PJ criminal police, the man is believed to have forced the boy to “watch
Faina restaurant opens at Portimão museum in July
A new restaurant that promises to offer “new experiences each week combining history, culture and delicious food” is opening in the first half of July at Portimão museum. Entitled Faina,
Portimão’s ‘rent-a-roundabout’ scheme hailed a success
Portimão’s decision to “rent out” roundabouts to companies in exchange for gardening and maintenance services has proved a huge success, which is why mayoress Isilda Gomes wants to take the
Portimão fire station to undergo €500,000 facelift
A €500,000 plan to bring Portimão’s fire station into the 21st century has been announced, including the construction of new dormitories and locker rooms, and the expansion of the station’s
Portimão invests €70,000 on V6 upgrade
Portimão is investing €70 million to upgrade the neglected central reservation on the town’s V6 avenue. Works will take place on a 2.6km stretch between the Pedra Mourinha and Três
Silves and Portimão get active to help fireghters
Silves and Portimão councils are each hosting a walk/run event on Sunday (May 7) to raise money for their local fire stations. The ‘Silves Tour’ starts at 9.30am at the
Powerboat racing returns to Portimão this weekend
The Arade River in Portimão is hosting the much-anticipated powerboat Grand Prix of Portugal this weekend (Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23). The event is bringing 18 elite drivers
Over 300 apply for jobs at Portimão ‘Start Work’
Organisers are celebrating another successful ‘Start Work’ event in Portimão, which saw over 300 people applying for jobs and internships. The event took place at Portimão Arena between March 9
Second-hand book campaign launched ahead of Easter fair
A campaign to encourage people to hand in second-hand books is running until the end of this month, ahead of the launch of Portimão’s fifth “Há Livros no Mercado” fair,
Riverside walkers to bring joy to the needy this Christmas
The 2nd Charity Walk in aid of disadvantaged people in the Portimão area will again take place along the town’s riverside on Sunday, December 4. The event aims to bring










