Guadiana River: the search resumes for missing 44 year old woman

Guadiana River: the search resumes for missing 44 year old womanThe search for a woman who has been missing since Monday, in the Guadiana River near Vila Real de Santo António, was resumed this morning, with more than 20 operatives involved in the operation.

Why protecting the oceans is essential

 Why protecting the oceans is essential.The Portuguese government is fully committed to the protection and sustainable use of the oceans, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro told the United Nations in New York on Wednesday. This commitment underscores Portugal’s leadership in global marine conservation efforts.

National Water Day: the tender for Algarve desalination plant is awarded

National Water Day: the tender for Algarve desalination plant is awardedOn this National Water Day, Oct 1st, Águas do Algarve have announced that the public tender for the design, construction and operation of the Algarve desalination plant has been awarded to the complementary group of companies – ACE, formed by the companies Luságua – Serviços Ambientais, SA, Aquapor – Serviços, SA and GS Inima Enviroment, SAU.

Only 5 deaths suffered during the 2024 bathing season so far

Only 5 deaths suffered during the 2024 bathing season so farSince the beginning of the 2024 bathing season, which runs from May 1st to October 31st, there have been only five deaths on Portuguese beaches. Still five too many, but a big improvement on last year.

Portugal's Senior Census begins, to identify elderly people living alone or in isolation

Portugal's Senior Census begins, to identify elderly people living alone or in isolationThe Senior Census Operation began yesterday, to identify elderly people living alone or in isolation an in turn help the GNR to reduce the risk of the elderly becoming victims of crimes.

Portimão: two motorcyclists injured in collisions within an hour

Portimão: two motorcyclists injured in collisions within an hourYesterday, Portimão Firefighters were called to assist two people who were injured in motorcycle collisions, within an hour.

Firefighters will strike for better conditions

Firefighters will strike for better conditions UnpublishedLisbon firefighters will begin a a month-long strike from 1st to 31st October, for better conditions, demanding a review of the Staff Statute for Professional Firefighters in Local Administration, namely a review of the pay scale.

Loulé: Cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging equipment inaugurated

Loulé: Cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging equipment inauguratedCutting-edge magnetic resonance The brande new equipment based in the city of Loulé "will be a very important facility for improving health services throughout the region", said the Municipality of Loulé at the inauguration on Friday, September 27th.