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Albufeira(130)Alcoutim(13)Aljezur(6)Castro Marim(21)Faro(157)Lagoa(63)Lagos(41)Loulé(179)Monchique(14)Olhão(25)Portimão(130)São Brás de Alportel(18)Silves(36)Tavira(28)Vila do Bispo(13)Vila Real de Santo António(5)







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  • Alcoutim(13)
  • Aljezur(6)
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  • Faro(157)
  • Lagoa(63)
  • Lagos(41)
  • Loulé(179)
  • Monchique(14)
  • Olhão(25)
  • Portimão(130)
  • São Brás de Alportel(18)
  • Silves(36)
  • Tavira(28)
  • Vila do Bispo(13)
  • Vila Real de Santo António(5)
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Agape Homeless Food outreach in the Algarve

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life#community+1 more
The Portugal News23h ago

Alvor Dance Troupe Flashes Again!

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#entertainment+2 more
The Portugal News1 May
Alvor Dance Troupe Flashes Again!

Casinos change hands, contracts remain unknown

📍 Algarve💶 Finance⚖️ Legal#investment+1 more

Following the Spinumviva case and the extension of concessions, Solverde and Barrière take over five casinos

expresso.pt30 Apr
Casinos change hands, contracts remain unknown

Responsibility, ambition and Olympic commitment

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports🧭 Travel#olympic-games+1 more

The Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) outlines its strategic vision for the coming years, focusing on supporting athletes, strengthening sports federations, and preparing for major international events like the 2026 Mediterranean Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The text emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, the role of sports education in promoting peace and values, and the goal of building a sustainable, high-performance sports system that leaves a lasting legacy for Portugal.

dn.pt29 Apr

Staff shortages in school kitchens and canteens spark protest in Portimão

📍 Algarve🎓 Education🏛️ Government#education-quality+1 more

The initiative brought together teachers, operational assistants, and technicians from the five school clusters in Portimão.

cmjornal.pt27 Apr
Staff shortages in school kitchens and canteens spark protest in Portimão

31 thousand euros? Amount reopens Anjos vs. Joana Marques controversy

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture⚖️ Legal#entertainment+1 more

The comedian said on a podcast that the legal costs could pay for a 'holiday'. Following statements and reports indicating a payment of over 30 thousand euros, the duo issued a statement. Marques responded.

observador.pt24 Apr
31 thousand euros? Amount reopens Anjos vs. Joana Marques controversy

Portimão wants more PSP officers and video surveillance

📍 Algarve🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Álvaro Bila, mayor of Portimão, asks the PSP for police reinforcements on the streets to “ensure better protection conditions” for residents and the high number of visitors in the summer.

observador.pt24 Apr
Portimão wants more PSP officers and video surveillance

Portimão mayor meets PSP chief to push for stronger security

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

The mayor of Portimão has met with the national director of the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) police to discuss plans to strengthen security in the city. Álvaro Bila held The post Portimão mayor meets PSP chief to push for stronger security appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com24 Apr
Portimão mayor meets PSP chief to push for stronger security

Portinado Artistic Swimming represents Portugal - Algarve Vivo

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports#swimming+1 more

The Portinado Artistic Swimming team represents Portugal in international competition, as reported by Algarve Vivo.

Algarve VivoAlgarve Vivo19 Apr
Portinado Artistic Swimming represents Portugal - Algarve Vivo

Edmundo Inácio: “3 or 4 years ago I stopped eating meat for ethical reasons. I also had some help: my girlfriend is vegan”

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

“I tried to stop eating fish, but on the road it is very complicated. I had to make an exception so I wouldn't just eat potatoes and rice… I like to always have fresh fish and that magic of going to the market,” says Edmundo Inácio, who was born and raised in Portimão, on the Posto Emissor podcast.

Expresso19 Apr
Edmundo Inácio: “3 or 4 years ago I stopped eating meat for ethical reasons. I also had some help: my girlfriend is vegan”

How Portugal made the leap in trampolining (and wants more)

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports🎭 Culture#gymnastics+1 more

Portugal had one of its best European Championships in trampolining, winning an unprecedented gold medal through Vasco Peso – who received calls from Seguro... and Marcelo. Gabriel Albuquerque is the hope for a medal in LA.

Observador18 Apr
How Portugal made the leap in trampolining (and wants more)

Five minutes in hell

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🎭 Culture#judicial-system+1 more

The court is no longer about the law, but about survival.

Correio da Manhã17 Apr
Five minutes in hell

Mercadona to open Portimão store in October

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life💼 Work#shopping+1 more

Supermarket chain begins hiring ahead of opening of new store at Nova Vila Retail Park Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has announced that its first store in the Algarve will open in Portimão The post Mercadona to open Portimão store in October appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident17 Apr
Mercadona to open Portimão store in October

Maritime Police officer saves elderly man who fell into the river in Portimão

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

A 75-year-old man was walking on the boardwalk near the Naval Club when he slipped and fell from a height of about 15 metres onto rocks. The officer acted quickly and entered the water to rescue the victim.

Correio da Manhã17 Apr
Maritime Police officer saves elderly man who fell into the river in Portimão

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – Gourmet Dinner at Numa - The Portugal News

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#entertainment
The Portugal News16 Apr
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – Gourmet Dinner at Numa - The Portugal News

Suspect in strangulation case in Brazil arrested by the PJ in Portugal

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A 48-year-old man was arrested by the PJ in Portimão under an international warrant, suspected of assaulting and strangling his former partner in Brazil.

CNN Portugal16 Apr
Suspect in strangulation case in Brazil arrested by the PJ in Portugal

Suspect arrested for assaulting ex-partner 12 years ago

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal💼 Work#crime-report+2 more

A 48-year-old man was wanted by Brazilian authorities for allegedly having physically assaulted his ex-partner, causing bodily harm, 12 years ago in Rio de Janeiro.

Observador16 Apr
Suspect arrested for assaulting ex-partner 12 years ago

Suspect arrested in Portimão for assaulting ex-partner in Brazil 12 years ago

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report

A 48-year-old ride-hailing driver is accused of physical assault.

Correio da Manhã16 Apr
Suspect arrested in Portimão for assaulting ex-partner in Brazil 12 years ago

Portimão photography contest returns with new drawing category

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture#photography+1 more

The 26th edition of Portimão’s popular photography contest is back on May 16, introducing a new drawing category for the first time. Organised as part of the 18th anniversary celebrations The post Portimão photography contest returns with new drawing category appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident16 Apr
Portimão photography contest returns with new drawing category

Community brings new colour to Portimão garden

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#community-project+1 more

Portimão’s Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles Garden has been given a fresh and colourful look thanks to a community art project that brought together residents of all ages. The initiative, called Dar The post Community brings new colour to Portimão garden appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident15 Apr
Community brings new colour to Portimão garden

Portuguese gymnastics at its best moment

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports#gymnastics+1 more

Portuguese gymnastics has reached a new level of excellence and credibility in the international context.

Observador14 Apr
Portuguese gymnastics at its best moment

Portimão port dredging works completed ahead of schedule

📍 Algarve🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#maritime-transport+1 more

Maintenance dredging at the Port of Portimão has been completed ahead of schedule, restoring safe access conditions for cruise ships and improving the port’s operational capacity. The works, which began The post Portimão port dredging works completed ahead of schedule appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident14 Apr
Portimão port dredging works completed ahead of schedule

International GT Open season kicks off in Portimão

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#entertainment+1 more

The International GT Open returns this weekend to open its 2026 season at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, with 29 cars confirmed on the grid. Taking place on Saturday The post International GT Open season kicks off in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident14 Apr
International GT Open season kicks off in Portimão

Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports🎭 Culture#national-team+2 more

Home News Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships Portugal won its second team bronze medal at the 30th European Trampoline Championships in Portimão, finishing third in the senior women's double mini-trampoline team event.

The Portugal News14 Apr
Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships

A taste of mastery in Portimão

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

The Easter weekend started off in true spring fashion for the Algarve Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs, an international fine dining group. Chef Nuno Martins of Numa Restaurant in Portimão demonstrated his mastery The post A taste of mastery in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident13 Apr
A taste of mastery in Portimão

Portugal wins eight medals at European Trampoline Championships in Portimão

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports#gymnastics+1 more

Portugal won eight medals at the 30th European Trampolining Championships held in Portimão, with the national federation describing the result as “very positive”. Luís Arrais, president of the Portuguese Gymnastics The post Portugal wins eight medals at European Trampoline Championships in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident13 Apr
Portugal wins eight medals at European Trampoline Championships in Portimão

Vasco Peso crowned European champion in trampolining and Portugal wins eight medals

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports#gymnastics+1 more

The Portuguese gymnast reached the gold medal in the tumbling event.

Público12 Apr
Vasco Peso crowned European champion in trampolining and Portugal wins eight medals

Federation makes a "very positive" assessment of the Trampoline European Championships with eight medals

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports🎭 Culture#gymnastics+1 more

The president of the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation made a “very positive” assessment today of the Portuguese participation in the 30th Trampoline European Championships in Portimão, where the national team won a total of eight medals.

RTP Notícias12 Apr
Federation makes a "very positive" assessment of the Trampoline European Championships with eight medals

President of the Republic congratulates Vasco Peso on European tumbling title

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports🎭 Culture#tumbling+1 more

Vasco Peso reached the final by qualifying in first place with a total of 56.600 points, surpassing the current world champion, Azerbaijani Mikhail Malkin, who scored 54.800.

Correio da Manhã12 Apr
President of the Republic congratulates Vasco Peso on European tumbling title

Catarina Nunes and Sofia Correia become European vice-champions in synchronised trampoline

📍 Algarve⚽ Sports#european-championships+1 more

Gymnasts Catarina Nunes and Sofia Correia became European vice-champions today in Portimão, Algarve, by winning the women's silver medal in synchronised trampoline at the 30th European Championships, giving Portugal its seventh medal in the competition.

RTP Notícias12 Apr
Catarina Nunes and Sofia Correia become European vice-champions in synchronised trampoline