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Albufeira(536)Alcoutim(39)Aljezur(60)Castro Marim(64)Faro(627)Lagoa(222)Lagos(163)Loulé(577)Monchique(38)Olhão(159)Portimão(339)São Brás de Alportel(45)Silves(134)Tavira(78)Vila do Bispo(51)Vila Real de Santo António(74)
Albufeira(536)Alcoutim(39)Aljezur(60)Castro Marim(64)Faro(627)Lagoa(222)Lagos(163)Loulé(577)Monchique(38)Olhão(159)Portimão(339)São Brás de Alportel(45)Silves(134)Tavira(78)Vila do Bispo(51)Vila Real de Santo António(74)







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  • Alcoutim(39)
  • Aljezur(60)
  • Castro Marim(64)
  • Faro(627)
  • Lagoa(222)
  • Lagos(163)
  • Loulé(577)
  • Monchique(38)
  • Olhão(159)
  • Portimão(339)
  • São Brás de Alportel(45)
  • Silves(134)
  • Tavira(78)
  • Vila do Bispo(51)
  • Vila Real de Santo António(74)
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At 100 years old, the Bordoy Grand House Algarve opens up to the city

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#tourism+1 more

The Grand House Algarve, built by the Ramirez family in Vila Real de Santo António, was one of the first luxury hotels in the region. Celebrating a century of history, it is now opening its doors to the local community.

publico.pt12 Sept

One dead in collision between car and moped in Vila Nova de Cacela. EN125 was closed to traffic

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#crime-report+1 more

The victim is a man who was assisted at the scene but ended up dying. An INEM helicopter was also deployed.

cmjornal.pt8 Sept
One dead in collision between car and moped in Vila Nova de Cacela. EN125 was closed to traffic

One dead in collision between car and moped in Vila Nova de Cacela. EN125 was closed to traffic

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+2 more

The victim is a man who was assisted at the scene but ended up dying. An INEM helicopter was also deployed.

cmjornal.pt7 Sept
One dead in collision between car and moped in Vila Nova de Cacela. EN125 was closed to traffic

Polytechnic University of Beja signs protocol with Turismo de Portugal

📍 Algarve🎓 Education🧭 Travel#education-quality+1 more

The Polytechnic University of Beja has established a formal agreement with the national tourism authority, Turismo de Portugal.

Rádio VidigueiraRádio Vidigueira6 Sept

UPBeja and Turismo de Portugal promote training in Border Tourism and Eurocity

📍 Algarve🎓 Education🧭 Travel#tourism+2 more

The Polytechnic Institute of Beja and the national tourism authority are launching a training programme focused on cross-border tourism and the Eurocity concept.

Rádio Voz da PlanícieRádio Voz da Planície5 Sept

University of Beja creates professional tourism course

📍 Algarve🎓 Education🧭 Travel#education-quality+1 more

The course, created in partnership with Turismo de Portugal, begins this academic year. It will take place at the Hotel School of Vila Real de Santo António, in the Faro district.

observador.pt4 Sept
University of Beja creates professional tourism course

Nobu unveils a resort in Portugal at the Monte Rei estate in the Eastern Algarve

📍 Algarve🏠 Property🧭 Travel#property-market+1 more
Markets of TomorrowMarkets of Tomorrow31 Aug

PS respects Constitutional Court decision on asylum granting and return of foreigners

📍 Algarve🛂 Immigration⚖️ Legal#legal-reforms+1 more

When asked about his position on the Constitutional Court's decision, José Luís Carneiro replied: “Respecting the decision of the Constitutional Court, as we have always done in the past.”

cmjornal.pt28 Aug
PS respects Constitutional Court decision on asylum granting and return of foreigners

PS respects Constitutional Court decision on asylum granting and return of foreigners

📍 Algarve🏛️ Government🛂 Immigration#asylum+2 more

The Secretary-General of the PS, José Luís Carneiro, said today that the party respects the decision of the Constitutional Court (TC), which deemed the norms of the decree amending the granting of asylum and the return of foreigners to be constitutional.

rtp.pt28 Aug

Seven arrested and over five tonnes of hashish seized on the Guadiana River

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Three vehicles, two vessels, a pistol with a magazine, ammunition, and over one thousand euros in cash were also seized.

cmjornal.pt28 Aug
Seven arrested and over five tonnes of hashish seized on the Guadiana River

Seven arrested and over five tonnes of hashish seized on the Guadiana River

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Three vehicles, two vessels, a pistol with a magazine and ammunition, and over one thousand euros in cash were also seized.

cmjornal.pt28 Aug
Seven arrested and over five tonnes of hashish seized on the Guadiana River

Ricardo Carriço celebrated another birthday alongside his wife

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

The artist turned 62 and celebrated with friends at Cabeço beach.

cmjornal.pt25 Aug
Ricardo Carriço celebrated another birthday alongside his wife

Pre-trial detention for those arrested in connection with hashish seizure

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The seven men, all foreign nationals, appeared in court in Vila Real de Santo António. The GNR operation seized 2,133 bales of cannabis, weapons, and vehicles.

observador.pt24 Aug
Pre-trial detention for those arrested in connection with hashish seizure

Pre-trial detention for seven arrested in connection with seizure of five tonnes of hashish in Castro Marim

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The detainees are all foreign nationals aged between 21 and 39.

cmjornal.pt24 Aug
Pre-trial detention for seven arrested in connection with seizure of five tonnes of hashish in Castro Marim

GNR seizes five tonnes of hashish in the Guadiana

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+1 more

Coastal surveillance operation in the Algarve involved land, maritime, and aerial assets. The detainees are aged between 21 and 39 and are all foreign nationals.

observador.pt23 Aug
GNR seizes five tonnes of hashish in the Guadiana

GNR seizes five tonnes of drugs and arrests seven people in operation in the Algarve

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+1 more

In the municipalities of Vila Real de Santo António and Castro Marim

cnnportugal.iol.pt23 Aug
GNR seizes five tonnes of drugs and arrests seven people in operation in the Algarve

New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#public-space+2 more
Portugal Resident18 Aug

"Dear President": Luciana Abreu meets Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Monte Gordo

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture#celebrity-news+1 more

The 'Olá, Bom Dia' presenter was with her twin daughters, who were delighted to see the former President of the Republic.

cmjornal.pt15 Aug
"Dear President": Luciana Abreu meets Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Monte Gordo

My summer spot. Monte Gordo campsite attracts thousands

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#camping+1 more

It is one of the oldest campsites in the Algarve. It attracts thousands of people throughout the year, but breaks records in the summer. The Monte Gordo park is one of the favourites for holidaymakers in the south of the country.

rtp.pt14 Aug
My summer spot. Monte Gordo campsite attracts thousands

Union says ambulance that transported former President is an example of INEM's "reduction of resources"

📍 Algarve🩺 Health🏛️ Government#emergency-services+2 more

Rui Lázaro added that if this ambulance had already been a light assistance vehicle, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa would have had to wait until another one was found to transport him to the hospital.

cmjornal.pt13 Aug
Union says ambulance that transported former President is an example of INEM's "reduction of resources"

Surfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#surfing+2 more

Portuguese surfer José Maria Pyrrait has completed a 900-kilometre stand-up paddle journey along the Portuguese coast, dedicating its final stages to his close friend Arran Strong, who disappeared at sea The post Surfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com13 Aug
Surfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong

Against the eclipse

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture#coastal-travel+1 more

The ancients attributed countless meanings to eclipses, almost all of them being bad omens or signs of impending doom; today, in principle, we limit ourselves to being interested in the rarity of the astronomical phenomenon.

observador.pt12 Aug
Against the eclipse

Marcelo discharged and explains fainting: 'I exercised too much'

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🩺 Health#public-figures

The former President of the Republic left Faro Hospital at 9:30 PM after being under observation in the ICU due to a fainting episode earlier in the afternoon.

rtp.pt12 Aug
Marcelo discharged and explains fainting: 'I exercised too much'

Marcelo has been discharged and left Faro Hospital early in the evening

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🩺 Health#public-figures+1 more

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa received medical assistance after fainting. The former President of the Republic was in Monte Gordo, where he is spending his holidays. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is currently under observation in the intensive care unit.

rtp.pt12 Aug
Marcelo has been discharged and left Faro Hospital early in the evening

7 PM. PM spoke with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa after admission...

📍 Algarve🩺 Health⚖️ Legal#medical-services+2 more

The former President of the Republic felt unwell during his holiday in Monte Gordo, in the Algarve, and was assisted on-site by the INEM. Additionally, the oncologist from Évora accused of negligence has resigned.

observador.pt12 Aug
7 PM. PM spoke with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa after admission...

6 PM. PM guarantees total transparency in the purchase of frigates

📍 Algarve🏛️ Government🩺 Health#government-policy+1 more

Chega raises doubts about the deal and accuses the Government of a lack of transparency in the investment. Additionally, two of the four Portuguese people missing at sea off the coast of Croatia have been rescued alive.

observador.pt12 Aug
6 PM. PM guarantees total transparency in the purchase of frigates

5 PM. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa transported to hospital

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🩺 Health#public-figures+1 more

The former President of the Republic was on holiday in Monte Gordo, in the Algarve, when he felt unwell. Additionally, two Portuguese citizens remain missing in Croatia. Two others have been found alive.

observador.pt12 Aug
5 PM. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa transported to hospital

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa admitted to Faro Hospital

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🩺 Health#public-figures

The former President of the Republic felt unwell in Montegordo and was transported by INEM to a hospital unit.

rtp.pt12 Aug
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa admitted to Faro Hospital

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa transported to Faro Hospital

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🩺 Health#entertainment

The former President of the Republic felt unwell in Monte Gordo, where he was vacationing, and was assisted on-site by the INEM before being transported to Faro Hospital.

rtp.pt12 Aug
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa transported to Faro Hospital

Marcelo went to Faro hospital after feeling unwell, Montenegro guarantees the former President is fine

📍 Algarve🩺 Health🏛️ Government#emergency-services+2 more

The former President fainted at a restaurant in Monte Gordo. By the time INEM arrived, he was already conscious. The Prime Minister has spoken with Marcelo, who is “calm”.

publico.pt12 Aug