Faro beach has been reopened today after a new analysis "has ensured that the waters are of the desired quality for swimming", announced Faro Council this morning.

The municipality revealed that “the red flag was removed and the green flag was raised”, which, in a note published on the council’s Facebook page, “attests to the excellent quality of Faro Beach, as a summer area that rigorously meets the most demanding requirements and environmental criteria.” Seemingly conveying that they are fully confident that the destination is safe for the thousands of families who choose it as a place to spend their holidays.

Canadian company Tilray has revealed that it has leased 20 hectares of land near Évora to an agricultural company by the name of Esporão, in order to produce medicinal cannabis, which was planted last month, in July. The agreement for these 20 hectares of outdoor land in the Alentejo, signed between Tilray Portugal, a subsidiary of the Canadian company, and Esporão, was revealed last week.

Nova Ordem Social group organized the conference of the far-right parties consisted of only 65 people from all over Europe.

Hundreds of people walked across the main streets of Lisbon at the weekend protesting against the conference of far-right parties, organized by the Portuguese Nova Ordem Social. There were only about 65 people from all over Europe, "the seats were empty, signaling the lack of popularity of the far-right in Portugal," stated a Reuters report.

The new British Prime Minister called his Portuguese counterpart, António Costa, on Monday of this week to introduce himself. Johnson promised him "full respect" for the Portuguese residents in the United Kingdom after Brexit, a process he believes will come to its climax by the 31^st of October.

Some pumps at fuel stations belonging to the Government’s Strategic Supply Network (REPA) are already empty. The fuel strike kicked off today, Monday the 12^th of August, and the effects are clearly visible in the Algarve.

Faro Council have declared a lack of GNR staff, meaning they are unable to properly regulate traffic and ensure public order at beaches throughout this year’s tourist season

The beer industry recorded €1.46 billion worth of sales in Portugal in the half-year to June 2019, with 473 million litres sold in this period, according to Nielsen data. This equates to 19% value growth and 15% volume growth; the largest growth levels recorded at any time over the past decades.

Vila Real de Santo António will be integrated into the National Support Network for Victims of Domestic Violence. The initiative aims to strengthen the protection of an fight against violence, particularly against women, by cooperating with the various sectors involved in the area.