Peniche fortress was closed down at dawn on April 27, 1974. Some 45 years later, a decision has been announced to turn the political prison into a museum so that, "new generations should not forget."
Olhão council is to start its annual pest control exercise at the beginning of May and asks the public to help so that a coordinated attack on the area's intruders can be launched.
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Monterosa, produced in Moncarapacho by Viveiros Monterosa Lda, has won ten gold medals at two international competitions.
A couple from Wales, travelling to Funchal for a holiday break, spend 15 hours not arriving in Madeira, ending up back where they started - Bristol airport - which, although pleasant enough, does not compare favourably with the flower-decked slopes of the scented Portuguese island.
Paul and Ana Davies, 71 and 60, were heading Madeira on Monday to enjoy a week's holiday. They left their home in Wales at 4.30am and caught the three hour easyJet flight which left on time at 07.30am.
Faro council’s plans to increase the number of tourist beds in the wider council area is at the public consultation phase. In an interview with Henrique Gomes, chief of staff of the council president of the municipality, Algarve Primeiro reports that a German company is seeking permission for a five star hotel in the Santa Barbara de Nexe area.
Pollution caused by diesel cars in many of Portugal’s cities has been logged at eight times over the limit imposed by the European Commission.
Lagos council is holding a public meeting on "The Future of Ponta da Piedade" this Saturday, April 28th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Paços do Concelho XXI Century building.
Two hour queues for non-Shengen area passengers at Lisbon airport gives a preview of post-Brexit Britain with many international travellers missing their flights.
