Occupancy rates continue upward trend
Occupancy rates in the Algarve’s tourist accommodation establishments reached 92.1% in August, representing a 2.4% increase when compared to the same period last year, according to data from AHETA, the
Socialist Party questions olive grove project
Clarification regarding the approval of a project to create an “organic” olive grove in the protected forest areas of Vale da Ribeira da Fonte Benémola, in Querença, Algarve, was recently
Campaign for wild animals
A campaign inviting prospective donors to sponsor a rescued wild animal and return it to its natural habitat is being carried out by Olhão-based wild animal recovery group RIAS. The
Elections’ blackout
The three major Portuguese television channels – RTP, SIC and TVI – announced on Monday, September 9, that they will not cover the local elections’ campaign. Despite the broadcasters saying
Singer songwriter performs
Singer and songwriter Pedro Frias will be performing at the Mascarenhas Gregório Theatre in Silves at 9.30pm on September 21. Frias, born in Portimão, has already achieved national and international
Solicitor murdered
A solicitor was murdered last week in Alcobaça while following up a court order concerning the demolition of a wall. The victim, accompanied by two GNR police officers, was approaching
Sunshine superman
Sometime Manchester United contract rebel and England striker Wayne Rooney took advantage of his break from international duty, due to a serious head injury, by spending several days in the
Paranoia
Directed by: Robert Luketic; Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Amber Heard; Genre: Drama | Thriller; Age: + 12; Time: 131 min The two most powerful tech billionaires in
Photography course
A photography course for beginners, which includes outdoor tours, will take place between October 8-19 at the ARCO gallery in Faro. The lessons will be based around practical activities, which
Police pounce on three more drug dealers
Three men were arrested by the GNR police last week due to illegal cultivation and sale of drugs in the Algarve. One of them, a 63-year-old man, was caught red-handed