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The non-profit artist collective Art Lovers Algarve has announced a big art exhibition for the Easter 2027 weekend: March 26, 27, and 28.

President Seguro today, in his first address to commemorate Dia da Implantação da República, has welcomed the ‘deal’ made by the government with PS Socialists to approve the 2027 State The post President welcomes deal between government and PS on State Bu…

A 14-strong team from the Rotary Club of Silves will set off on Saturday, October 10, on a 110km walking challenge to raise funds for children in the Algarve with The post Rotary Club of Silves takes on 110km challenge for Algarve children appeared first…

A small group of Ukrainian military have arrived in Portugal for a recovery and rehabilitation programme, run out of a specially converted centre in Ourém, the world’s first ‘Support Centre The post Ukrainian military personnel arrive in Portugal for reco…

The Algarveans Theatre Group are celebrating 35 years of community theatre in the Algarve.

Público newspaper today exposes yet another example of governments ‘announcing’ something grand, yet delivering considerably less.

Alcohol dependence has almost quadrupled in Portugal over the last decade, but only 20% of patients are receiving treatment, the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies has warned.

Taxation and residency visas are becoming increasingly important to people considering a move to Portugal, according to new visitor registration data in September 2026 from the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce The post Portugal movers focus on tax and visas…

PJ police are investigating the suspicious landing on Saturday of a light aircraft, carrying two people, in a field at Herdade da Lobata, Serpa municipality, next to the left bank The post PJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that

Animal rights organisation ANIMAL has strongly opposed a proposal to recognise bullfighting in Portugal as intangible cultural heritage, arguing that the designation would give institutional protection to a practice involving The post ANIMAL opposes bid to

Around 1.5 million doses of cocaine have been seized from a property in Loulé in a major drug bust carried out by the GNR.

President António José Seguro will deliver his first address as Head of State at Portugal’s Republic Day commemorations in Lisbon today, with democracy, political moderation and the defence of fundamental The post Seguro to deliver first Republic Day spee…

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has opened the door for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team “whenever he wants”, but insists he has no reason to apologise to the The post Jorge Jesus opens door to Ronaldo return but sees no reason to apologise app…

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Distrikt by Kronos Homes, a contemporary residential project in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações, has been honoured with the Almar Consulting Award for Best Real Estate Project at the World Class The post Kronos Homes wins Best Real Estate Project at World Class

Palhete’s name comes from the Portuguese palha (straw) plus the diminutive -ete: “little straw wine” — and it can, in fact, be the color of straw.

Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto is offering to help British authorities in return for protection, as Portugal prepares to withdraw the security arrangements that have safeguarded him for six years.

The GNR recorded almost 800 incidents linked to offending by children and teenagers aged 16 and under in the first half of this year — with increases in drug trafficking, The post Teen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online appeared fi…

A holiday apartment holding 330 kilos of cocaine, seven bales of suspected cannabis recovered along the Alentejo coast and boats carrying thousands of litres of fuel: a succession of discoveries The post Almost 4,000-litres of fuel, two ‘drug boats’, 300…

From April 6, 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will be brought into the scope of UK IHT for the first time.

A 64-year-old German woman died on Saturday afternoon (October 3) after reportedly falling around 20 metres from a cliff in Sagres, Vila do Bispo.

A charity workout in Albufeira will raise food and hygiene products for more than 1,100 people who receive monthly support from the local Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution.

Comporta Beach Resort, a major new five-star development combining a Park Hyatt hotel with luxury beachfront residences, has been officially launched to the international market.

The Cultural Heritage institute has opened a public consultation process for the inclusion of “bullfights in Portugal” in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to an announcement published The post Should bullfights be Intangib…

The leader of the country’s far-right party, CHEGA – which is currently Portugal’s second political power – has accused PS Socialists (in third place) of rendering the proposed 2027 State The post Far-right accuses Socialists of sabotaging debate on State…

The leader of the National Union of Local Government Workers (STAL) has said today that participation figures for the strike by general civil servants “are good”, particularly in the districts The post High turn out for public sector strike that gives wor…

The Rotary Club of Lagos is on a mission and is looking for special agents with a sense of humour as well as duty.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s importance to Portugal goes far beyond football, according to Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, who says “many people only know Portugal because of Cristiano Ronaldo”.

Farmers at their wits’ end over the consequences of the fuel crisis – and what it means for production, and the country’s food resilience – are leading a tractor protest The post Farmers lead tractor protest over increases in production costs appeared fir…

A fire has badly damaged Cabana Sass’, a high-end beach restaurant at Praia do Almargem in Quarteira, after flames reignited several hours after the original blaze had been brought under The post Fire badly damages luxury Quarteira beach restaurant appear…

The Setúbal Peninsula is approaching the limits of the underground water supply on which its homes, farms and businesses depend — raising concerns about how the region will cope with The post Algarve is not alone: Setúbal Peninsula nears limits of undergr…

The Vale do Lobo Wine Connection Tasting Experience returns for its sixth edition on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, bringing together wines, new discoveries and gastronomy during two The post Vale do Lobo Wine Connection returns for sixth edition…

The judge at the Central Criminal Investigation Court decided this Thursday that the nine defendants charged in the case related to the Movimento Armilar Lusitano (Lusitanian Armillary Movement, known by The post Paramilitary group that allegedly planned…

The Algarve is stepping up efforts to attract new types of visitors this autumn with a packed programme of international promotion throughout October, targeting everything from luxury travel and business The post Algarve targets new tourism markets in maj…

An easyJet cabin crew strike begins today and will continue until Tuesday, with 80% of flights already cancelled, according to the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC).

MAR Shopping Algarve and Designer Outlet Algarve, in Loulé, are marking Pink October with a joint programme of breast cancer awareness activities running until October 18.

On Friday, October 9, from 10am to 12 noon, Bright International School will open its doors to families from across the Algarve for a special Open Day, offering the opportunity The post Step inside Bright at its Open Day on October 9 appeared first on Por…

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Offering his condolences, President of the Republic António José Seguro said in a statement published on the Presidency’s website that “her death in the line of duty, after demonstrating such The post Fighting wildfires – remembering those who lost their…

Portugal did not let the international drama surrounding Ronaldo’s shocking departure from the team affect their performance on Thursday night (October 1).

Text by Centro de Línguas de Lagos There is no better way to feel at home in Portugal than to start speaking the language – even if your first attempts The post Say Olá!

For Algarve Care Services (ACS), that philosophy is now being taken one step further with the launch of Good Companions, a new community initiative designed to bring people together, tackle The post From care to community – The story behind Algarve Care S…

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is demanding a “rigorous investigation of the circumstances” of the attack aboard a Flydubai flight, writes Lusa today.

Summer may be over, but Verdelago Beach Club is extending its season to make the most of the Algarve’s milder autumn days by the sea.

The extraordinary fallout from Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to walk out of the Portugal camp has now reached the highest levels of Portuguese government, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro personally speaking The post Ronaldo row reaches political world…

Straight off the bat, ahead of some fine suggestions for you today, I will own the self-judgement that I am not a ‘good reader’ but, at the same time, recall The post An expat book club?

October is traditionally a month for protests, as it is the time the government of the day presents and debates its spending plans for the next year, and invariably sectors The post ‘Orrible October: a bird’s eye view of strikes and protests coming up app…

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Tourist accommodation in the Algarve generated €384.9 million in revenue in August, up 5.8% on the same month last year as the region outperformed the national average during the peak The post Algarve tourism revenues climb to €384.9 million in August app…

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