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The Portuguese government approved construction of the new Central Hospital of the Algarve with a maximum budget of €426.6 million spread over 27 years and an annual cap of €50 million. Operations are expected to begin in 2031. The financing structure signals a long-term public investment approach with potential fiscal and timeline risks to monitor, while promising a significant upgrade to regional healthcare infrastructure.
The Clinical Directorate of the Algarve Local Health Unit told CM that there had been a peak in attendances.
Singer Edmundo Inácio is this week's guest on Posto Emissor. In the BLITZ podcast, the artist who became known for participating in the talent show “The Voice” and was also a contestant in the 2023 Festival da Canção, spoke about his Algarve roots, the time he lived in England, and his passion for animals. “Vida de Cão”, his second album, has just been released.
The most concerning case in the south of the country was observed at Peneco beach (Albufeira), with a maximum retreat of the beach berm of 24 metres.
Home News International Women’s Day Event in the Algarve International Women’s Day Event in the Algarve Check out the video! By Kam Heskin, in News · 9 hours ago · 0 Comments International Women’s Day Event in the Algarve - YouTube Photo image of The Portugal News The Portugal News 2.
The book by Renata Soares from Minas Gerais, <em>Silêncio de Pai, Grito de Mãe</em>, shares stories of women raising children alone. The launch is in April at the Municipal Library of Loulé in the Algarve.
Freshwater ecosystem home to over 300 species, in the Algarve municipality of Lagoa, serves as a climate refuge and a basin for flood protection.
Home News Algarve tourism recognised for sustainability Algarve tourism recognised for sustainability Turismo do Algarve is now part of the group of entities distinguished with the “Smart & Green Tourism” recognition. By Bruno G.
The work is completed, but IP and IMT have not explained the reasons for the delay in the approval and certification of the line.
Home News New Algarve luxury development New Algarve luxury development A new luxury residential development in the Algarve will be marketed exclusively by Piquet Realty Portugal. By Bruno G.
Home News Algarve and Alentejo with water for three years Algarve and Alentejo with water for three years The south of the country has enough stored water for “two to three years,” with all the dams “literally full,” the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency ( APA) stated, admitting that
Home Property Safety and Serenity: Why Boavista Golf & Spa is Your Secure Haven in the Algarve Safety and Serenity: Why Boavista Golf & Spa is Your Secure Haven in the Algarve While many expats have long been drawn to the coast of southern Portugal for its enviable climate, stunning beaches, and
A coastal dynamics expert stated that the succession of bad weather episodes “resulted in significant losses” of sand on various Algarve beaches.
The Ministry of Health indicates that the management contract for the new PPP “will last for 30 years”, with three years corresponding to the construction phase and 27 years dedicated to conservation, maintenance, and operation.
Home News Church to support families affected by bad weather Church to support families affected by bad weather Bishop Manuel Neto Quintas announced in this year’s Lenten message that the Diocese of Algarve will create a solidarity fund to support families affected by the bad weather.
Our guest today is Alda Filipe, partner and Regional Director at the Kronos Real Estate Group, who oversees the development and sales of an extensive asset portfolio in the Algarve, The post An Algarve ambassador – Interview with Alda Filipe appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Portimão budget approved Portimão budget approved The Municipal Assembly of Portimão, in the Algarve, approved the municipal budget of €98. 3 million for this year, €5. 5 million less than in 2025, with a projected €1.
One of the investigations points to possible crimes of document forgery and qualified fraud.
Home News Innovation in health and longevity in the Algarve Innovation in health and longevity in the Algarve The Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission ( CCDR Algarve), through its Planning and Regional Development Unit, held the 6th Innovation and Collaboration Platform (PIC)
Fedragi justifies its stance by saying the agreement represents a 'serious risk to agricultural income, the survival of family farms and the sustainability of rural areas'.
After a 70-day pause, the presentation of evidence resumed on Tuesday morning in the Operation Marquês trial. Former prime minister José Sócrates is the main defendant in a case involving 21 accused and 117 charges of corruption, money laundering and tax fraud. The defendants face economic and financial crimes, notably corruption, money laundering and tax fraud, mainly linked to three dossiers: Grupo Lena, which includes the TGV high-speed rail project; the former telecommunications company Portugal Telecom (PT); and the Vale do Lobo 'resort' in the Algarve, to which Caixa Geral de Depósitos granted a loan now considered ruinous.
The Socialists won in Lisbon and Tagus Valley, Alentejo and the Algarve. The party considers Monday's elections a precursor to discussions on politico‑administrative regionalisation.
Rio-born singer-songwriter Fred Martins will perform in Lisbon and the Algarve to say goodbye to audiences in Portugal, where he lived for the past eight years. He says he misses Brazil.
Parts of the Algarve and Greater Lisbon will face temporary power cuts this Sunday, January 11, due to scheduled maintenance work on the electricity grid, E-REDES has confirmed. The electricity The post Power cuts this weekend to affect Algarve and Greater Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Of the 60 reservoirs monitored, 35 have water volumes exceeding 80% of their total capacity and three have volumes below 40%.
Seguro visits Vidigueira and Portimão, while Cotrim Figueiredo limits himself to Santarém and Lisbon. Jorge Pinto goes to Guarda and Nelas, and António Filipe visits Albufeira and Grândola.
In the first eleven months of 2025, revenues from tourist accommodation have already exceeded those for the whole of 2024 and are on track to surpass seven billion euros.
The ASB winter tour started at Pulo do Lobo (Wolf’s Leap), a natural gorge located in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, north of Mértola. There, a group of four The post Algarve Senior Bikers venture on a winter tour to Alentejo and Andalusia appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Concessions for the casinos in Espinho, Póvoa de Varzim and the Algarve will be extended as an exceptional measure, since the deadline to submit proposals is still open and ends on 31 December.
Home News Lisbon and Algarve Sunday power cut locations Lisbon and Algarve Sunday power cut locations E-Redes has scheduled maintenance work on the distribution network for Sunday, December 28, and meaning that several locations will be temporarily without electricity.
