Over 2,000 trees were planted in Monchique on Saturday (December 14) by 50 volunteers as part of the Ryanair-backed project ‘Renature Monchique’.
The world’s avocado obsession has become the Algarve’s new ecological debate. The microclimate of the region, alongside increased demand for avocados, is driving the production of this subtropical fruit in the Algarve, even though only a tiny percentage of them remains in Portugal and most are exported to other European countries.
The Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection, a consumer watchdog more simply known as DECO, has issued a public warning over three red lipsticks. Upon testing, the watchdog detected traces of lead and mineral oil components derived from petroleum in quantities exceeding those considered safe in red lipsticks on the market.
Faro's downtown merchants are pessimistic about sales forecasts in the coming days before Christmas, there are even those who point to it being the worst holiday season of recent years.
“The Portuguese economy continued to slow in 2019 and we don't really expect things to change much in 2020. Even though the country has a minority government yet again, we don't expect serious political problems ahead. However, expect the fiscal picture to improve,” outlined finance watchdog ING Think.
Prime-Minister António Costa has revealed this morning in Brussels that he hopes “the results of the UK election night will guarantee an orderly exit" from the European Union, saying it will be "a relief" when Brexit can be carried out.
A Facebook post claiming that a couple’s new-born child had gone missing due to the “incompetence at Faro Hospital” went viral yesterday. However, in a statement, the hospital has slammed the social media tale as being false.
Sciaena, a Portuguese non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental issues, have today expressed their disagreement with the recently proposed aquaculture project which is set to take place in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
