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Excavations in Lagos reveal a shackle used to buy slaves

Excavations in Lagos reveal a shackle used to buy slavesExcavations in the center of Lagos have uncovered a manilla, a brass ring used to buy people, slaves, and a grave with five skeletons, one of them showing signs of violence, said the director of the Lagos Museum.

Government authorizes use of 'dead volume' of Odelouca Dam

Government authorizes use of 'dead volume' of Odelouca DamThe Ministry of Environment and Energy has given the green light to the intervention to use the 'dead volume' to increase the capacity of the Odelouca Dam. This is an investment worth 4.9 million euros, financed by the Environmental Fund and to be carried out by Águas do Algarve.

New rules mean access to the iconic Benagil Caves is limited

New rules mean access to the iconic Benagil Caves is limitedAs of yesterday, August 13th 2024, the iconic Benagil Caves on the coastline of Lagoa have new access rules, which include the prohibition of disembarking and swimming inside.

Monchique: Young motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with a car

Monchique: Young motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with a car.A 20 year old female motorcyclist was seriously injured yesterday afternoon, in a collision between her motorcycle and a light vehicle, in Pardieiro, Monchique.

50 year old tourist raped by two men in Albufeira

50 year old tourist raped by two men in AlbufeiraA 50 year old Irish woman, on holiday in Albufeira, has reported being raped by two men on the street, in the early hours of Monday.

Two men arrested for a string of violent crimes

Two men arrested for a string of violent crimesPolice have arrested two men suspected of committing violent crimes in Faro and Loulé, inlcuding kidnap, attempted murder, aggravated robbery and aggravated threat.

House prices in the Algarve have risen 8.4% in one year

House prices in the Algarve have risen 8.4% in one yearHouse prices in the Algarve rose 8.4% in July compared to the same month last year. According to the Idealista price index , buying a house cost on average €3,414 per square meter (euros/m2) at the end of July this year.