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Land designated as a green zone in Monte Gordo was sold to a developer. The mayor is being tried for suspected corruption for allegedly receiving 180,000 euros in cash.
A former municipal employee is cooperating with the judicial authorities and confirmed he attended a meeting where '300 thousand euros in fees' to be paid by a real estate developer were discussed.
Four of the 12 defendants spoke in the second session of the trial of Conceição Cabrita, former mayor accused of corruption. Former employee denies involvement in a land deal in Monte Gordo.
According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the deal consisted of the sale of land to the company Saint Germain for a real estate development, accompanied by an agreement to favour the buyers on the price.
Conceição Cabrita admits that a businessman gave her 10,000 euros per month for over a year, but claims the money was used to help needy families in the municipality.
Conceição Cabrita admits that a businessman gave her 10,000 euros per month for over a year, but claims the money was used to help needy families in the municipality.
Conceção Cabrita left the presidency of the Vila Real de Santo António City Council when she was arrested by the PJ on suspicion of corruption. António Gameiro, a former Socialist Party deputy, is accused of brokering a million-euro deal in Montegordo that only failed to go ahead because of a police operation. The trial of the 11 defendants in this corruption network is scheduled for this Monday.
The Guadiana Miles initiative fosters cross-border connection between Portugal and Spain.
Suspects threw bales of hashish into the water and fled on foot after abandoning their vessel.
Suspects threw bales of hashish into the water and fled on foot after abandoning their vessel.
The Algarve-based company Frusoal, which is the largest citrus producer organisation in the country, has invested 515,000 euros in creating a research and development (R&D) centre to combat pests and diseases, find new uses for by-products, and study cultivation methods and practices for more sustainable agriculture.
Runners will once again cross from Portugal into Spain on foot when the X Milhas do Guadiana returns on Sunday, November 8 for its 31st edition. The cross-border race starts The post Guadiana race links Algarve and Spain across international bridge appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The man, who has no fixed address in the country, was identified following an attempted assault on a woman; after confirming his identity, an extradition request was identified.
A 46-year-old man convicted of murder and wanted internationally has been arrested in Vila Real de Santo António
The detainee was identified following an attempted assault on a woman, who alerted authorities to the presence of the unknown suspect in the Faro district, triggering a police intervention.
The defendant, who has no fixed address in Portuguese territory, will be presented to a judge for the application of coercive measures and to evaluate his extradition.
According to CM reports, damage was also recorded to vehicles parked on the city's streets.
Home News Free medical transport in Algarve Free medical transport in Algarve Vila Real de Santo António guarantees free transport for medical appointments and exams for vulnerable residents.
The case occurred on July 10th in a rural area of that Algarve municipality, in the Faro district, in the context of a “neighbourhood conflict” related to a land dispute.
The 71-year-old victim was driving a vehicle identical to the one targeted in the conflict. The frontal shot at close range did not cause any injuries.
The case occurred on July 10th in a rural area of that Algarve municipality, in the Faro district, in the context of a “neighbourhood conflict” related to a land dispute.
Home News Popular Algarve fair returns for six days Popular Algarve fair returns for six days Vila Real de Santo António is preparing for six days of food, crafts, shopping and entertainment as the traditional Feira da Praia returns from 8 to 13 October.
One of Vila Real de Santo António’s oldest traditions returns from October 8 to 13, when the Feira da Praia (Beach Fair) once again takes over the heart of the The post Centuries-old Beach Fair returns to Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Residents, property owners and businesses in the eastern Algarve municipality of Vila Real de Santo António have until November 9 to have their say on a major revision of the The post VRSA’s new planning blueprint open to public until November 9 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An increasing number of Portuguese people are turning to petrol stations in Spain to refuel. In Ayamonte, they already represent 90 to 95% of the clientele.
This week's Shortlist begins in Milan, where Prada brings together fashion, gastronomy, archives, and culture at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then moves on to Carolina Bucci's jewellery and Blancpain's new Lady B. In Portugal, there is a renovated golf course at Monte Rei and a new menu focused on the origin of meats at O...
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s North Course has reopened following a major six-month renovation, marking the latest stage in a wider investment programme at the eastern Algarve resort. The The post Monte Rei golf course reopens after major renovation appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The sea at Monte Gordo beach is reaching 24 degrees these days.
Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for urgent government action on the Algarve’s national EN125 road after a fatal accident renewed concerns over dangerous junctions in The post VRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions appeared first on Portugal Resident.
