Silves: Herdade da Parra National Forest trail opens

SILVES: HERDADE DA PARRA NATIONAL FOREST TRAIL OPENSThe Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) officially opened the new Herdade da Parra National Forest trail in Silves this Monday, a pedestrian route “to attract people” to the interior of the Algarve, through an area affected by the huge fire that broke out in Monchique in 2018.

Guadiana International Bridge: traffic restrictions in place for 3 days

GUADIANA INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE: TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR 3 DAYSRoad traffic on the International Bridge over the Guadiana River, from Portugal to Spain, is restricted from 8am this Tuesday 19th March until 9pm on Thursday 21st March.

New 3.5km Armação de Pêra walkway is a hit

NEW 'EURO 7 STANDARD' REGULATIONS FOR CARS WILL COME IN TO PLACE IN 2030The new the Ecovia do Litoral Sul in Armação de Pêra, has a new attraction that promises to delight residents and tourists. Although the works are still in the completion phase and the official inauguration is pending, the Armação de Pêra walkway is already has become a popular destination in recent days, with many Portuguese people visiting the place to enjoy walks and take photographs.

New 'Euro 7 Standard' regulations for cars will come in to place in 2030

NEW 'EURO 7 STANDARD' REGULATIONS FOR CARS WILL COME IN TO PLACE IN 2030The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to a more sustainable and healthy future, with The Euro 7 Standard regulation about to bring important changes to the emissions and performance standards of motor vehicles.

GNR begin "Spring Break 2024" border operation

GNR BEGIN "SPRING BREAK 2024" BORDER OPERATIONThis week, Portugal's National Republican Guard (GNR) police force have begun carrying out an operation to raise awareness among the school community and to carry out checks at land borders regarding students travels during the Spring Break.

Man carrying an axe and knives detained in Portimão

MAN CARRYING AN AXE AND KNIVES DETAINED IN PORTIMÃOThe PSP arrested a man in Portimão on Wednesday, for possession of a prohibited weapon, following a call alerting police that the man was allegedly wielding a knife.

PSP issues warning about a car fraud scheme

PSP ISSUES WARNING ABOUT A CAR FRAUD SCHEMEThe PSP have launched an alert on social media about a fraud scheme related to the purchase and sale of cars, on online platforms. This scheme, which has been gaining ground, is based on the cloning of legitimate vehicle sales advertisements.

Zoomarine sponsor young sailor, João Pontes

ZOOMARINE SPONSOR YOUNG SAILOR, JOÃO PONTESZoomarine have announced that it will be the official sponsor of young sailor João Pontes, during the year 2024. According to a statement from the company, this sponsorship aims to support the Algarve athlete in developing his journey towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.