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Albufeira(219)Alcoutim(18)Aljezur(11)Castro Marim(30)Faro(321)Lagoa(113)Lagos(66)Loulé(262)Monchique(19)Olhão(49)Portimão(166)São Brás de Alportel(21)Silves(79)Tavira(42)Vila do Bispo(23)Vila Real de Santo António(18)







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  • Monchique(19)
  • Olhão(49)
  • Portimão(166)
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  • Silves(79)
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  • Vila do Bispo(23)
  • Vila Real de Santo António(18)
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Revamped health centre unveiled in Monte Gordo

📍 Algarve🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#healthcare+2 more

Local officials in Monte Gordo have unveiled the coastal town’s new-look health centre, which has been renovated and expanded. The project has doubled the number of medical consultation rooms from The post Revamped health centre unveiled in Monte Gordo appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com8 Jun
Revamped health centre unveiled in Monte Gordo

Maritime Police inspect parasols in front of concessions in Vila Real de Santo António

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

The APA and the Government have taken a stance, and the Minister of the Environment has given the green light to local authorities to correct any incorrect situations.

cmjornal.pt8 Jun
Maritime Police inspect parasols in front of concessions in Vila Real de Santo António

The Military Dictatorship

📍 Algarve📜 History#historical-events

For two years, this duopoly dominated Portuguese politics. While Carmona was President, Cordes as the Finance Minister provided the impetus behind the new regime. He tried simultaneously to stimulate the The post The Military Dictatorship appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com7 Jun
The Military Dictatorship

The Tree House, the Warehouse and the Cabin: a dive into the tranquillity of the Algarve barrocal

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

A refuge of tranquillity in a rural setting, Conversas de Alpendre invites you to enjoy the peacefulness of the eastern Algarve. Among the new features, the exclusive swimming pool supporting the famous Tree House stands out.

expresso.pt2 Jun
The Tree House, the Warehouse and the Cabin: a dive into the tranquillity of the Algarve barrocal

Monte Gordo concessionaire expresses concern over ban on parasols in front of beach concessions

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#beach-rules+1 more

The manager of a concession told CMTV that they will face complications at the start of the bathing season due to the imposed restrictions.

cmjornal.pt1 Jun
Monte Gordo concessionaire expresses concern over ban on parasols in front of beach concessions

Vila Real de Santo António decides to maintain beach organisation model

📍 Algarve🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism

The local authority emphasises that the model followed has been framed within the procedures, public notices, and signage of the authorities with jurisdiction in the area.

cmjornal.pt31 May
Vila Real de Santo António decides to maintain beach organisation model

Young woman who died in collision in Vila Real de Santo António was four months pregnant

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Rosa Alexandra, 27, had a 10-year-old son and was expecting her second child.

cmjornal.pt28 May
Young woman who died in collision in Vila Real de Santo António was four months pregnant

Young woman who died in collision in Vila Real de Santo António was 4 months pregnant

📍 Algarve⚖️ Legal#public-safety

Rosa Alexandra, 27, had a 10-year-old son and was expecting her second child.

cmjornal.pt27 May
Young woman who died in collision in Vila Real de Santo António was 4 months pregnant

Former mayor of VRSA accused of embezzling over €548,000

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

Former Vila Real de Santo António mayor Conceição Cabrita has been charged with embezzlement by Portuguese prosecutors over an alleged €548,000 scheme involving fake social support payments. According to the The post Former mayor of VRSA accused of embezzling over €548,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com15 May
Former mayor of VRSA accused of embezzling over €548,000

Former mayor of Vila Real de Santo António suspected of embezzling funds through a social solidarity association

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

The Public Prosecutor's Office believes that two defendants defrauded the municipality of approximately 548,000 euros.

cmjornal.pt15 May
Former mayor of Vila Real de Santo António suspected of embezzling funds through a social solidarity association

Former Algarve mayor accused of embezzling 548,000 euros

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

The Public Prosecutor's Office accuses Conceição Cabrita of using municipal funds transferred to a social solidarity association to give money to residents under the guise of social support.

observador.pt14 May
Former Algarve mayor accused of embezzling 548,000 euros

Former mayor of Vila Real de Santo António suspected of embezzling funds through a social solidarity association

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

The Public Prosecutor's Office believes that two defendants defrauded the municipality of approximately 548,000 euros.

cmjornal.pt14 May
Former mayor of Vila Real de Santo António suspected of embezzling funds through a social solidarity association

Vila Real de Santo António turns back clock to 18th century

📍 Algarve🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#historical-festival+2 more

The historic centre of Vila Real de Santo António will step back in time this month as it hosts the fourth edition of its annual historical festival. Running from May The post Vila Real de Santo António turns back clock to 18th century appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com5 May
Vila Real de Santo António turns back clock to 18th century

Vila Real de Santo António health centre expansion begins

📍 Algarve🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#healthcare+2 more

Construction work has started on the €2.7 million expansion and renovation of the health centre in the eastern Algarve border town of Vila Real de Santo António. According to the The post Vila Real de Santo António health centre expansion begins appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident21 Apr
Vila Real de Santo António health centre expansion begins

Guadiana International Bridge to have restricted traffic on Tuesday

📍 Algarve🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#traffic-disruption+1 more

The intervention will last from 08:00 to 18:00.

Correio da Manhã13 Apr
Guadiana International Bridge to have restricted traffic on Tuesday

Algarve: President of the Association of Municipalities assembly wants dialogue “with all” parties (including Chega)

📍 Algarve🏛️ Government#chega+2 more

Francisco Amaral calls for “tolerance and dialogue” within the Algarve Association of Municipalities (AMAL), including with Chega. At the Municipal Assembly of Vila Real de Santo António, which he also chairs, he says he admires the party's “responsible and fierce representatives.”

Expresso6 Apr
Algarve: President of the Association of Municipalities assembly wants dialogue “with all” parties (including Chega)

VRSA backs firefighters with nearly €500,000

📍 Algarve🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#emergency-services+2 more

Vila Real de Santo António is investing nearly €500,000 to support local firefighters and strengthen emergency response services in 2026. The funding, totalling €487,681, will go to the Humanitarian Association The post VRSA backs firefighters with nearly €500,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident18 Mar
VRSA backs firefighters with nearly €500,000

Seafood inspires new tapas route in Vila Real de Santo António

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

Vila Real de Santo António will host a new gastronomic route named “Do Mar p’ra Mesa” from March 30 to April 5, an initiative designed to highlight the town’s fishing The post Seafood inspires new tapas route in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident13 Mar
Seafood inspires new tapas route in Vila Real de Santo António