The fire that started around 15:40h yesterday, forced the EN267 from São Marcos to Monchique to be closed, as well as the Southern railway line (Lisbon-Algarve). These are now reopened.
A 30 year old British man died yesterday afternoon, after drowning in the pool of the Hotel Paraís in Albufeira, showing signs of a heart attack.
The GNR in Portimão arrested two young people aged 20 and 22, for drug trafficking after they were caught speeding by a radar on the A22.
On Saturday 8th July 2023 Associação Safe Communities launched a new Facebook group entitled, “Safe Communities Portugal Protection against Natural Disasters”. The purpose is to help create greater awareness and knowledge of the effects of climate change and the impacts resulting extreme weather conditions have on people’s livelihoods in Portugal.
There are currently 9 measures in place to respond to the increase in the cost of living: from the reduction of VAT on a set of basic foodstuffs, to support to help pay the rent. Check out what's on offer see if you are eligible.
Police in São Brás de Alportel have arrested 17 people suspected of belonging to a drug trafficking network, operating in the regions of São Brás de Alportel, Loulé, Faro, Olhão and Tavira.
As of tomorrow, Tuesday 11th July 2023, the obligation to affix your car insurance stamp to the windscreen of your vehicle ends.
Portimão born Mariana Pinto has been crowned national champion of Absolute and Female Optimist, at the 2023 Portuguese Youth and Children's Championship, and runner-up in Team Racing for Clube Naval de Portimão.
