The Diocese of the Algarve has today revealed that despite 16 months having passed after the Monchique wildfires which ravaged the region, it has not yet been possible to use the 113,000 euros collected through fundraising to support the victims, a source from the religious institution told Lusa.
“There is a network of beggars suffering from human slavery in Vila Real de Santo António”, claims local businessman Luís Camarada Rodrigues. Mr. Rodrigues presented his argument to the public on social media this weekend, in the “VRSA + Espectacular” Facebook Group of which he is an admin. In only a few hours the post generated much attention, with several people confirming that they share his suspicions.
Earlier today, Monday January 6th, the municipalities belonging to AMAL, the Algarve Intermunicipal Community, met with the Secretary of State for the Environment, Inês Santos Costa, in order to discuss issues such as bioresidues, selective collection of rubbish, and the introduction of systems such as domestic composting.
A new 20 million euro project overseen by Porto-based company Colossalweek, seeks to completely transform Silves’ emblematic Fábrica do Inglês which has remained abandoned for a number of years, into a 5-star apartment-hotel, also reopening at the same time the Cork Museum.
Faro Airport received for the first time just over 9 million passengers throughout last year, according to ANA- Aeroportos de Portugal.
José Leitão and Clarisse Breda, both 28 years old and residents of the Algarve, have decided to embark on pursuing a dream they’ve conceived over many years.
A wind turbine floating off the coast in northern Portugal has begun transmitting electricity to the grid. The introduction of this technology is a crucial step that could vastly increase the potential for offshore wind power, and serve as an example for future investment.
The Algarve will continue to be affected by strong winds and heavy rain from today up until Sunday, with today and tomorrow, Friday, being the two rainiest days, according to a source from the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
