A Ryanair plane heading for Brimingham made an emergency landing yesterday afternoon at Faro airport, after a problem detected on board.

Even given the current drought situation experienced mainly in the south Portugal, the minister of the environment and climate action, Duarte Cordeiro, has for the time being ruled out prohibitive measures regarding water consumption, such as for swimming pools, lawn irrigation, etc.

A man who was drowning and went into cardiorespiratory arrest at Praia da Rocha, in Portimão, was saved by a Portuguese firefighter who was on vacation in the Algarve.

There has been no 'rain' for many weeks in several Spanish territories, just as it has been here. But a young Spanish meteorologist has predicted that May will see some much needed rain in the Iberian Peninsula, according to 'the movements of ants'.

If the Government's bill is approved by the Assembly of the Republic tomorrow, cigarrettes will no longer be available via vending machines and smoking in outdoor spaces close to public buildings will be prohibited.

As a drastic plea for help with his mental health, a man drove his car into the entrance of the emergency department at Cascais Hospital this weekend, warning he was going to do so on social media networks beforehand.

A man has been arrested by the PSP on suspicion of multiple robberies at various restaurants in Lagos. The most recent robbery took place at dawn yesterday, at the “Berlim” beach restaurant, Meia Praia.

The measure for motorcycles to be inspected, regularly, just as other road vehicles are, has been planned since 2012, but the measure was never put in place. However, the new law will finally come in to place next year.