Health authorities are issuing renewed alerts concerning the spread of a dominant Covid-19 subvariant now prevalent in several countries. While its clinical effect remains moderate at present, the variant’s transmission dynamics and genetic mutations have raised additional concerns.

Over 20 municipalities in the districts of Bragança, Guarda, Viseu, and Castelo Branco have been classified as at maximum risk for rural fires this Thursday by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

The GNR in Olhão seized 1,500 kilos of hashish in the Ria Formosa yesterday, after the Maritime Police removed 32 kilos of amphetamines from the sea on Terra Estreita beach, in Tavira on Monday.

Albufeira City Council has informed the Order of Veterinary Doctors that a scam is currently circulating, under the name of Albufeira Official Animal Collection Center.

The Judicial Police have arrested a 38 year old man, suspected of several crimes of sexual abuse of his stepdaughter, aged just 13, and domestic violence against women.

Since the beginning of 2025, the refurbishment of more than 20 children's playgrounds has been underway, some of which have already been completed, others due to start soon.

Nurses at the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) are overworked due to a lack of around 1500 nurses. The union blame the administration for the deterioration of working conditions and the consequent implications for the safety of the care provided.

The football world in Portugal, England and elsewhere is in shock at the news of superstar Diogo Jota’s sudden death last week.