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Recent stories

Monique has conquered the Camino de Santiago

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life#travel+1 more
The Portugal News14 Jun

Arrested by the GNR after assaulting and robbing a man in Silves

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

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

cmjornal.pt13 Jun
Arrested by the GNR after assaulting and robbing a man in Silves

Silves Cork Museum to reopen after 16 years

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#museum+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com12 Jun
Silves Cork Museum to reopen after 16 years

A quiet revolution in linen

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#local-business+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com12 Jun
A quiet revolution in linen

International experts highlight work done by Algarve team in the preservation of the Iberian lynx

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment#sustainability+1 more

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

cmjornal.pt10 Jun
International experts highlight work done by Algarve team in the preservation of the Iberian lynx

Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre in Silves was fundamental to the species' recovery

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment#sustainability+1 more

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

cmjornal.pt10 Jun
Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre in Silves was fundamental to the species' recovery

Continuity of the Iberian lynx recovery project is called into question

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

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

cmjornal.pt10 Jun
Continuity of the Iberian lynx recovery project is called into question

Man shoots former colleague with a shotgun after being fired

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

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.

cmjornal.pt10 Jun
Man shoots former colleague with a shotgun after being fired

Suspect arrested for killing colleague at a construction site in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

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.”

observador.pt9 Jun
Suspect arrested for killing colleague at a construction site in Silves

Suspect arrested for shooting a colleague at a construction site in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The crime allegedly occurred after months of disagreements

cnnportugal.iol.pt9 Jun
Suspect arrested for shooting a colleague at a construction site in Silves

“They were not getting along”: Former boss of suspect in construction site murder speaks about the relationship between victim and killer

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

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”.

cmjornal.pt9 Jun
“They were not getting along”: Former boss of suspect in construction site murder speaks about the relationship between victim and killer

Suspect arrested for shooting former firefighter at construction site in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

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

cmjornal.pt9 Jun
Suspect arrested for shooting former firefighter at construction site in Silves

Builder shot dead over alleged “unpaid debt” in Silves as police arrest workmate

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com9 Jun
Builder shot dead over alleged “unpaid debt” in Silves as police arrest workmate

ICNF U-turn keeps Iberian lynx centre management team in place

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com1 Jun
ICNF U-turn keeps Iberian lynx centre management team in place

The wooden walkway along Salgados Lagoon in the Algarve

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#nature+3 more

Home Travel The wooden walkway along Salgados Lagoon in the Algarve The wooden walkway along Salgados Lagoon in the Algarve Great wooden walkway over the lagoon, with the possibility of bird watching.

The Portugal News31 May
The wooden walkway along Salgados Lagoon in the Algarve

Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk in the Algarve

📍 Algarve🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+3 more

Home Algarve Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk in the Algarve Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk in the Algarve Check out the video!

The Portugal News30 May
Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk in the Algarve

Former firefighter may have been killed with a pickaxe at the construction site where he worked in Silves

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

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.

cmjornal.pt29 May
Former firefighter may have been killed with a pickaxe at the construction site where he worked in Silves

Former firefighter may have been killed with a pickaxe at the construction site where he worked in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report

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.

cmjornal.pt29 May
Former firefighter may have been killed with a pickaxe at the construction site where he worked in Silves

Former firefighter killed with iron bar to the head while demolishing a house with a machine in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report

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.

cmjornal.pt28 May
Former firefighter killed with iron bar to the head while demolishing a house with a machine in Silves

Employer finds worker dead at a construction site in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal💼 Work#crime-report+1 more

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

cnnportugal.iol.pt27 May
Employer finds worker dead at a construction site in Silves

Rotary Club of Silves raises 1,500€ for community projects

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life#community+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com27 May
Rotary Club of Silves raises 1,500€ for community projects

Man found dead “with severe head injuries” inside Silves construction site

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com27 May
Man found dead “with severe head injuries” inside Silves construction site

PJ investigates violent death at a construction site in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The body showed injuries to the head area.

cmjornal.pt27 May
PJ investigates violent death at a construction site in Silves

PJ investigates violent death at a construction site in Silves

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The body showed injuries to the head area.

cmjornal.pt27 May
PJ investigates violent death at a construction site in Silves

Traditional Papas de Milho festival returns to Algarve city

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+2 more
The Portugal News26 May

Almargem joins protests over management shake-up at Iberian lynx breeding centre

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+2 more

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.

portugalresident.com25 May
Almargem joins protests over management shake-up at Iberian lynx breeding centre

Intellectuals and the management of nature

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment🎭 Culture#sustainability

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.

observador.pt21 May
Intellectuals and the management of nature

PS demands urgent visit to Silves lynx centre amid growing concern over management shake-up

📍 Algarve🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#government-policy+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com21 May
PS demands urgent visit to Silves lynx centre amid growing concern over management shake-up

Quercus demands answers over changes at Iberian lynx breeding centre

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment#sustainability+1 more

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.

portugalresident.com20 May
Quercus demands answers over changes at Iberian lynx breeding centre

Quercus demands explanations regarding the Iberian lynx centre

📍 Algarve🌱 Environment#sustainability

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.

observador.pt20 May
Quercus demands explanations regarding the Iberian lynx centre