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  • Tavira(28)
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Interpol captures convicted Algarve killer in Indonesia

📍 Lagos⚖️ Legal#crime-report+3 more

Mariana Fonseca, the former nurse sentenced to 23 years for the 2020 murder of an IT worker in the Algarve, was arrested by Interpol in Jakarta and placed in custody on 5 March as Portuguese authorities prepare extradition. The Judicial Police executed an international arrest warrant after months on the run. Family members of victims and anyone with safety concerns should monitor court and consular updates as extradition procedures proceed.

2 sources →6 Mar
Interpol captures convicted Algarve killer in Indonesia

Recent stories

Why Lagos Is More Than Just a Beach Town

📍 Algarve🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+2 more

Home Algarve Why Lagos Is More Than Just a Beach Town Why Lagos Is More Than Just a Beach Town Check out the video!

The Portugal News25 Apr
Why Lagos Is More Than Just a Beach Town

PSP arrests man with 3,500 doses of heroin in Lagos

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

A 37-year-old driver was caught in the act during a traffic inspection in the Algarve. The PSP also seized cocaine, 400 euros, and the vehicle.

observador.pt24 Apr
PSP arrests man with 3,500 doses of heroin in Lagos

PSP arrests man with 3,500 doses of heroin in Lagos

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The arrest took place during a road inspection operation.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
PSP arrests man with 3,500 doses of heroin in Lagos

The Garden – Not your typical restaurant in Lagos

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#gastronomy+2 more

Home Algarve The Garden – Not your typical restaurant in Lagos The Garden – Not your typical restaurant in Lagos Check out the video!

The Portugal News23 Apr
The Garden – Not your typical restaurant in Lagos

Craft Fair to take place in the Algarve - The Portugal News

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#craft-fair+1 more
The Portugal News22 Apr
Craft Fair to take place in the Algarve - The Portugal News

Fire destroys fishing equipment at an oyster farm in Lagos

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#emergency-services+1 more

The flames were fought by about three dozen firefighters.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Fire destroys fishing equipment at an oyster farm in Lagos

Fire destroys fishing equipment at an oyster farm in Lagos

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#public-safety+1 more

The flames were fought by about three dozen firefighters.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Fire destroys fishing equipment at an oyster farm in Lagos

Lagos charity concert to help seven-year-old Constança

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#charity+1 more

Lagos is set to host a charity concert next month in aid of seven-year-old Constança Nobre, who lives with a rare genetic condition known as KAT6A. The event is organised The post Lagos charity concert to help seven-year-old Constança appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident20 Apr
Lagos charity concert to help seven-year-old Constança

Wine Pairing Dinner at Vivenda Miranda, Lagos

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+2 more

Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda in Porto de Mós, Lagos, is holding a Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday, May 1 at 7pm, “where refined cuisine meets the art of wine harmonization”. This The post Wine Pairing Dinner at Vivenda Miranda, Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident10 Apr
Wine Pairing Dinner at Vivenda Miranda, Lagos

Two young dogs ready for their next chapter

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life#expat-wellbeing+1 more

Many of Cadela Carlota followers will recognise Buddy and Billy, the two puppies rescued a few weeks ago after being found abandoned by the roadside in the Sargaçal area. After The post Two young dogs ready for their next chapter appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident10 Apr
Two young dogs ready for their next chapter

Abacoz Properties, tailored guidance at every step

📍 Algarve🏠 Property#property-market+1 more

Property in Lagos is more than bricks and mortar; it is lifestyle, legacy, and long-term investment. From the historic charm of the old town to the dramatic beauty of Ponta The post Abacoz Properties, tailored guidance at every step appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident9 Apr
Abacoz Properties, tailored guidance at every step

Young woman abused by two men in Lagos after being lured to a party

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The victim was allegedly lured to one of the suspects' homes under the pretext of attending a party and was subsequently sexually abused.

Correio da Manhã6 Apr
Young woman abused by two men in Lagos after being lured to a party

Young woman abused by two men in Lagos after being lured to a party

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The victim was allegedly lured to one of the suspects' homes under the pretext of attending a party and was subsequently sexually abused.

Correio da Manhã6 Apr
Young woman abused by two men in Lagos after being lured to a party

British police receive an additional 98,000 euros to search for Maddie

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal📜 History#crime-report+1 more

Government approves the extension of 'Operation Grange' until 2027. The searches have already cost 15 million euros.

Correio da Manhã5 Apr
British police receive an additional 98,000 euros to search for Maddie

Domes Resorts takes over management of Algarve five-star resort

📍 Algarve🧭 Travel🏠 Property#tourism+2 more

Domes Resorts is expanding its presence in Portugal after taking over the management of the Cascade Wellness Resort, a five-star property in the Algarve. The move marks the group’s second The post Domes Resorts takes over management of Algarve five-star resort appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident1 Apr
Domes Resorts takes over management of Algarve five-star resort

Folar fair brings festive fun to Algarve village

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#easter+3 more

Easter will be celebrated in Barão de São João, near Lagos, with the 22nd Folar and Handicraft Fair (Feira do Folar e Artesanato), taking place from Friday to Sunday (3–5 The post Folar fair brings festive fun to Algarve village appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident31 Mar
Folar fair brings festive fun to Algarve village

Lagos City Council declares the expiration of the permit for the former Hotel Golfinho

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏠 Property#crime-report+3 more

A fraudulent scheme involving the sale of non-existent apartments and promises of 'golden visas' yielded tens of millions of euros.

Público27 Mar
Lagos City Council declares the expiration of the permit for the former Hotel Golfinho

The Theatre of Loyalty: monarchical ceremonies and staging

📍 Algarve📜 History🎭 Culture#national-identity+2 more

Power relations between the centre and the peripheries were not only administrative, but symbolic and staged. The imposition of rituals served to create an illusion of royal omnipresence.

Observador26 Mar
The Theatre of Loyalty: monarchical ceremonies and staging

Community unites to bring Barão de São João forest back to life

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#sustainability+3 more

A group of residents and volunteers has come together to restore the forest of Barão de São João in Lagos following a wildfire that destroyed more than 129 hectares last The post Community unites to bring Barão de São João forest back to life appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident25 Mar
Community unites to bring Barão de São João forest back to life

From the macabre plan to steal 70,000 euros from a friend to the attempt to live as a digital nomad in Indonesia: the full story of Mariana Fonseca

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🎭 Culture#crime+3 more

The plan devised with her girlfriend Maria Malveiro almost succeeded, but the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court decided otherwise. In the meantime, the now former nurse decided to flee.

CNN Portugal20 Mar
From the macabre plan to steal 70,000 euros from a friend to the attempt to live as a digital nomad in Indonesia: the full story of Mariana Fonseca

‘Killer’ nurse back behind bars

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime+1 more

Six years to the day since Mariana Fonseca took part in the brutal murder of 21-year-old IT technician Diogo Gonçalves in the Algarve, the former nurse at Lagos Hospital is The post ‘Killer’ nurse back behind bars appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident20 Mar
‘Killer’ nurse back behind bars

New food festival in Lagos aims to celebrate joy of eating together

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy+2 more

Restaurants in Lagos are being invited to sign up for a new gastronomic event set to take place throughout May, aimed at celebrating shared dining. Inspired by the culture of The post New food festival in Lagos aims to celebrate joy of eating together appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident19 Mar
New food festival in Lagos aims to celebrate joy of eating together

New CCTV System for the Algarve

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+2 more

Home News New CCTV System for the Algarve New CCTV System for the Algarve The Lagos City Council has obtained authorisation from the Government to install video surveillance in the security area under the GNR's responsibility.

The Portugal News18 Mar
New CCTV System for the Algarve

Our Bravura?

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#nature+2 more

Today I am here to talk to you about a dam that goes by the happy name of Bravura. The Bravura dam, also known as the Odiáxere dam, is located in the municipality of Lagos, in the Algarve. Like all dams, Bravura is set in a wonderful landscape; it is an old structure, designed in 1955 and completed in 1958, which integrates...

ECO16 Mar
Our Bravura?

Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve

📍 Algarve🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+2 more

Home News Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve Dozens of health experts debated for two days, from 11 March in Lagos, Algarve, on the challenges facing health systems, territories, and the well-being economy.

The Portugal News12 Mar
Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve

Two wonderful girls waiting for a home

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+2 more

Every dog who comes into our care has a story, and this month Cadela Carlota, in Lagos, would like to introduce two very special girls: Lassie and Linda. Different in The post Two wonderful girls waiting for a home appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident9 Mar
Two wonderful girls waiting for a home

Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring

📍 Algarve💼 Work🏛️ Government#foreign-workers+3 more

Home News Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring The Lagos City Council, through CLAIM (Local Centre for Support to the Integration of Migrants), is organising a clarification session on 26 February dedicated to the hiring of foreign workers.

The Portugal News20 Feb
Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring

For Idalina, "that was death". When José arrived, he was shocked by what he saw

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life#severe-weather+3 more

KRISTIN • REPORT || Idalina Mendes, 60, suffering from severe osteoporosis since the age of 40, was alone in Lagos, Alvaiázere, when the wind began to push her house. José Mendes, also from the family, was in Lisbon and came as quickly as he could because the route he found was a disaster, with everything blown to one side and the other, over the road and houses. Their house is now slowly falling apart; nevertheless, they offered a room to a couple whose home was completely destroyed. This is not charity; it is the community functioning internally at a time when everything else is failing - and when outside help takes days to arrive. When it does arrive...

CNN Portugal5 Feb
For Idalina, "that was death". When José arrived, he was shocked by what he saw

Authentic by design

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#local-business+3 more

Newly opened in Lagos this summer, Little Rio Concept Store is a family venture born from the creativity of local entrepreneur Carmo do Rio and her French husband, Alain Chapotel. The post Authentic by design appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident30 Jan
Authentic by design

Bravura dam reaches record 82% capacity

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#water-reservoir+3 more

After weeks of steady rain in the Algarve, the Bravura dam in Lagos has reached 82% of its total capacity. The “historic” figure was confirmed by the Portuguese Environment Agency The post Bravura dam reaches record 82% capacity appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident28 Jan
Bravura dam reaches record 82% capacity