
Silves
Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Silves.
Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Silves.

A suspect around 60 years old fled with a bag containing the victim's money and bank cards.

One of the Algarve’s most celebrated industrial heritage sites is preparing to reopen its doors after 16 years, with those behind the project describing the Museu da Cortiça (Cork Museum) The post Silves Cork Museum to reopen after 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Tucked into the historic heart of Silves, Linen Tonic & Co Boutique offers something increasingly rare in today’s retail landscape – a thoughtful return to craftsmanship, authenticity and human connection. The post A quiet revolution in linen appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Part II of 'Investigação CM' from 10/06/2026.

Part I of 'Investigação CM' from 10/06/2026.

Part III of 'Investigação CM' from 10/06/2026

Luís Carlos, 39, devised a plan to take revenge on Luís Ventura, 38. The suspect was arrested by the Judiciary Police and is charged with qualified homicide and illegal possession of a weapon.

A 39-year-old man was arrested after allegedly killing a co-worker. The Judiciary Police revealed that the dispute began over “excessive alcohol consumption and an unpaid debt.”

The crime allegedly occurred after months of disagreements

Eduardo, the contractor at the Silves construction site where a man shot and killed a former firefighter, told CMTV that he had fired the main suspect “because of the drink”.

The motive is believed to be disagreements over excessive alcohol consumption and a debt allegedly unpaid by the victim.

Police have arrested the suspected killer of a construction worker found dead two weeks ago at a building site in Silves. According to the Polícia Judiciária (PJ), the victim was The post Builder shot dead over alleged “unpaid debt” in Silves as police arrest workmate appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal’s nature authority has backtracked on controversial plans to replace the specialist team running the Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves, opting instead to keep the current staff in place The post ICNF U-turn keeps Iberian lynx centre management team in place appeared first on Portugal Resident.

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Judiciary Police investigators are trying to determine if Luís Ventura had an argument with anyone near the house he was about to start demolishing or elsewhere.

Judiciary Police investigators are trying to determine if Luís Ventura had an argument with anyone near the house he was about to start demolishing or elsewhere.

Luís Ventura was a machine operator and was allegedly assaulted with extreme violence at the construction site where he was working. His body was found in a trench by his employer.

The National Republican Guard initially handled the incident, and the Judicial Police were called to investigate the circumstances of the death, which remain unclear.

Partygoers were treated to a South African-style braai (bbq), along with other delicious savoury and salad dishes, all prepared by members of the club. The deserts were also in abundance, The post Rotary Club of Silves raises 1,500€ for community projects appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portuguese police are investigating a suspected violent killing after a man was found dead inside a construction site in the centre of Silves. The victim, aged 38, was discovered on The post Man found dead “with severe head injuries” inside Silves construction site appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The body showed injuries to the head area.

The body showed injuries to the head area.


Yet another environmental association has warned that changes at Portugal’s Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves could put the programme’s success at risk. In a statement, Almargem warns that the The post Almargem joins protests over management shake-up at Iberian lynx breeding centre appeared first on Portugal Resident.

It is evident that today, with more than two thousand lynxes in the wild and 800 cubs born in freedom each year, a centre that produces ten cubs in captivity is irrelevant to the conservation of the Iberian lynx.

Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) is calling for an urgent visit to the National Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre (CNRLI) in Silves, as public concern mounts over the government’s decision to place The post PS demands urgent visit to Silves lynx centre amid growing concern over management shake-up appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Environmental association Quercus has called for urgent clarification over changes announced at Portugal’s Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves, warning the move could put scientific research and conservation work at The post Quercus demands answers over changes at Iberian lynx breeding centre appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Environmental association denounces the “sudden removal” of the team that has coordinated the Silves centre for 16 years. Changes may compromise scientific research on the species.
