Ex-Portuguese police chief slams leading Madeleine McCann suspect in Spanish interview

mccann suspectFormer Portuguese police chief Gonçalo Amaral has claimed that an imprisoned German paedophile probed over Madeleine McCann's disappearance is responsible for her disappearance, not previous lead suspect Martin Ney.

Dam worries continue as drought worsens in the Algarve

drought worseningThe Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) this morning released an update discussing water storage levels of the reservoirs in mainland Portugal. According to the same, there has been no noticeable increase of water levels in the Algarve’s reserves during the month of November.

Part of profits from mining to be given to help those affected

mining dividendThe Government has guaranteed that a new set of regulations will force mining companies to give a part of their royalties from destructive mining practices to be used in projects that benefit local populations.

Faro launches bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2027

Faro launches bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2027It’s official: Faro has launched a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2027.

The plan had already been revealed four years ago, but was made official on Monday (November 25) with the signing of protocols between the local council and several institutions in the Algarve.

Algarve urges motorhomers to park up at official sites

Algarve urges motorhomers to park up at official sitesJust a few days after GNR police handed out 77 fines for illegal motorhoming in the Costa Vicentina natural park, the Algarve’s tourism board (RTA) launched a new campaign encouraging motorhomers to park up at official camp and caravan sites.

Police search for seven missing footballers from São Tomé’s under-18 team

Police search for seven missing footballers from São Tomé’s under-18 teamPSP police are searching for seven missing footballers from São Tomé and Princípe’s under-18 team who were staying at the Hotel Pestana in Cascais and were due to fly back to their country this morning.

They were last seen on Wednesday (November 27) after their team lost to Portugal’s national under-18 team (7-0) at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras.

Alagoas Brancas: campaigners accuse council of putting “property and lives in danger”

alagoas brancas1Campaigners desperate to save Lagoa’s natural freshwater lagoon Alagoas Brancas from being concreted over are threatening council bosses with protracted legal action.

Discriminatory import duty on second-hand cars: Portugal given one month to change rules

import dutyBrussels has notified Lisbon that it has one month to change discriminatory taxation rules regarding second-hand cars imported from other member states and matriculated in Portugal.