Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are holding a joint 24-hour strike in the Algarve today, in protest against the shortage of professionals and the deterioration of working conditions.
The Algarve recorded 841 male victims of domestic violence between 2021 and 2024, the highest in the country according to the Portuguese Victim Support Association (APAV).
A 9 year old child was rescued from the sea by a lifeguard yesterday lunch time, and had to be resuscitated and and administered oxygen.
Between July 30th and August 4th, the GNR in Albufeira have made 18 arrests and seized 3000 doses of various drugs.
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere say that an earthquake measuring 2.5 (Richter) was recorded of the coast of Lagos this morning, at around 7:25 am.
After a meeting of the Municipal Civil Protection Commission (CMPC), called by the mayor Álvaro Bila on Sunday, Portimão council has decided to reinforce prevention measures in light of the increased risk of rural fires.
A 45 year old man died on Saturday evening, in the fishing channel area of Pescadores beach, in Armação de Pêra. The cause of his death are still unknown.
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Olhão arrested an individual and identified two other suspects on Wednesday this week,following a crime of robbery with assault.
