A taste of Arabic flavours at Silves Medieval Fair
Between August 9 and 17, fair visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to cook staple Arabic dishes such as Tajine and Keftas. Starting this Friday, Silves’ Medieval Fair
Heat warnings for mainland Portugal
Five districts in the north and centre of Portugal will be under an orange weather warning from Friday as temperatures could reach 40°C in the country’s interior. Five districts in
Public consultation opens on ‘highly radioactive waste’ dump, 100 kms from Portuguese border
Warehouse at Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant deemed illegal by former environment minister The construction of a new warehouse for the Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant, to deposit highly radioactive waste 100
TVDE driver accused of sexual abuse of sleeping passenger remanded in custody
Just one of numerous issues with TVDE passenger transport Ever since Portugal ‘embraced’ TVDE (online passenger transport platforms), issues and complaints have skyrocketed. They range from the fairly mundane “my
Nationwide “speed checks” take to Portugal’s roads
“RoadPol – Speed” part of European safety strategy A new “RoadPol – Speed” road enforcement operation kicks off today throughout Portugal, the GNR has announced, explaining that the actions will
Book launch of ‘Mama, I want to be a boy’ “invaded” by Habeas Corpus protestors
Association labelled ‘far right’ sees publication as attack on Portugal’s children A second book launch was invaded by protestors under the banner of Habeas Corpus yesterday, defending what they claim
“It doesn’t feel like August”: Algarve beach businesses notice drop in number of holidaymakers
‘Occupation’ described as “more than 90%” – but markedly less nationals Wherever you go in the Algarve, businesses seem to be saying the same: “It’s not so busy this year”.
Nurses syndicate announces new series of strikes
August, September peppered with strike dates Hot-on-the-heels of yesterday’s nationwide strike, SEP – the Portuguese nurses union – has announced no less than 12 new strikes for August, including 10
Paris2024: Algarve surfer Yolanda Hopkins eliminated
The athlete was knocked out of the “last 16” round by Costa Rican Brisa Hennessy in Teahupo’o, French Polynesia, where the Olympic surfing competitions are being held. Algarvean surfer Yolanda
Portugal to pilot “European Vaccination Card” from September
“Crucial step towards more resilient and health-secure future” – or “really chilling”? Portugal is to join four other European countries in piloting a European Vaccination Card from September. According to