MGAP Autumn Garden Fair cancelled
The Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal (MGAP) has announced that its Autumn Garden Fair, scheduled to take place on October 24 and 25 in Silves, has been cancelled. The event was
President Marcelo enjoys beer with locals in latest visit to Algarve
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa proved once again why he is often referred to as the “people’s president” after taking selfies and even enjoying a beer with locals during his
Silves’ foreign community donates food hampers to families in need
Silves Council and the borough’s foreign community teamed up last week to provide food hampers to 23 families in needed. The hampers were donated to the local council by the
Massive fire rages “with great intensity” in São Marcos da Serra
Nearly 200 firefighters are tackling a major blaze which broke out at around 3pm this afternoon in São Marcos da Serra (Silves). Fire crews are being assisted by 57 vehicles,
Silves donates 200 tablets to local students
Silves has become the latest municipality in the Algarve to donate tablets to local schools. Around 200 were delivered last week by the local council to the Silves and Silves
Silves bridge named “monument of public interest”
Silves’ old bridge has been named a “monument of public interest” by the Portuguese government, which has finally acknowledged the “cultural value” of this iconic landmark. The news came at
Two Iberian lynx cubs born in Silves (with video)
Two “apparently healthy” Iberian lynx cubs were born at the Silves reproduction centre on Monday (April 6), announced the National Nature and Forest Conservation Institute (ICNF) – a third cub
Portuguese historian presents her latest book in Silves
Portuguese author Irene Flunser Pimentel will be coming to O Templo do Tempo (local artist António Villares Pires’ studio in Silves) to present her latest book Os Cinco Pilares da
Revamped Fábrica do Inglês to host largest beverage event in Algarve
It is described as the “largest beverage sector event in the Algarve” and it will be taking place between Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the revamped Fábrica
New trail to unveil hidden springs and water fountains in rural Silves
A new trail which promises to unveil hidden natural springs and water fountains that most people did not even know existed will be inaugurated on Saturday, February 29 in São