New scam in Portugal that uses WhatsApp and MB Way

new scam in Portugal that uses WhatsApp and MB Way“Olá, Mãe” (Hi Mum) is the new scam in Portugal that uses WhatsApp and MB Way. First detected in the UK in 2021, it is now in Portugal, with complaints increasing.

Algarve under yellow warning due to heavy rain and strong winds

 Algarve under yellow warning due to heavy rain and strong windsMainland Portugal has been affected by the effects of the Armand depression since yesterday, and will be until Friday, with strong winds and persistent rain.

Destruction of the Alagoas Brancas wetland is “imminent”

Destruction of the Alagoas Brancas wetland is “imminent”. Photo Anabela BlofeldThis week, Lagoa council appeared to finally get its way as heavy machinery rolled onto the parcel of land on the outskirts of Lagoa known for centuries as Alagoas Brancas, to begin the destruction of a wetland of considerable ecological and environmental importance.

Disabled swimmer cycled from Alicante to Albufeira to raise awareness of Down Syndrome

Aleksander HaabergNorwegian swimmer Aleksander Haaberg, and his father, Lasse, cycled 1,250 kilometres on a bicycle in 14 days, and raised around 700 euros to support an international association that promotes sport for people with Down's syndrome.

Brussels says "prepare for the worst-case scenario" this Winter

BRUSSELS SAYS "PREPARE FOR THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO" THIS WINTERThe European Commission wants the European Union (EU) “prepared for the worst possible scenario” regarding the energy crisis, warning that this winter “will not be easy”, given the high prices and possible disruptions in the gas supply to Europe.

63 year old killed by Faro to Olhão train

 YEAR OLD KILLED BY FARO TO OLHÃO TRAINA 63-year-old man was fatally hit by a regional train yesterday morning, near Chalé das Canas, on the way out of Faro towards Olhão.

Faro council moves forward with 'housing at controlled costs' project

FARO COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH 'HOUSING AT CONTROLLED COSTS' PROJECTThe Municipality of Faro have now opened the Casa Nova Faro store, within the scope of a program for the allocation of housing at controlled costs in Faro.

Lagoa invests €520,000 in remodeling Bela Vista athletics track

LAGOA INVESTS €520,000 IN REMODELING BELA VISTA ATHLETICS TRACKThe athletics track at Estádio da Bela Vista has been the subject of a remodeling investment that cost around €520,000.