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The Brazilian Consulate in Faro is experiencing increased demand for services from Brazilians residing in Spain, who seek faster processing times, while also providing essential social support and community engagement.
On Monday, April 27, the Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) were delighted to receive a visit from their most distant member – Madeleine Marques from Canada. Madeleine has been an ASB The post Algarve Senior Bikers welcome fellow rider from Canada appeared first on Portugal Resident.
I wonder whether you are a cat person or a dog person? If you’re a dog person, could it be that you might share striking similarities with your canine companion? The post A Year in Monchique 3 – Animal Farm – April 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Many of Cadela Carlota followers will recognise Buddy and Billy, the two puppies rescued a few weeks ago after being found abandoned by the roadside in the Sargaçal area. After The post Two young dogs ready for their next chapter appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal’s Victim Support Association (APAV) has revealed that the Algarve recorded the most crimes against children and young people in Portugal over the past four years. According to data released The post Algarve records highest amount of crimes against minors in Portugal – APAV appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal’s Statistics Institute (INE) has revealed that the Algarve has the lowest rate of chronic illness in Portugal, making it the only region in the country below the 40% mark. The post Algarve records lowest rate of chronic illness in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Three Algarve charities have joined forces to create a dedicated auction site – Triple Charity Auction – in aid of vulnerable families and animals. Su Davis, Support for Families (SF), The post Two’s company. Three’s even better appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Those who have pets and have suffered their loss know how devastating it can be. Sid Richardson, CIC, Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA), based in Loulé, has recently lost a pet, The post Pets in peril – poisonous plant warning! appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The 5th Health & Padel Event will take place on Sunday, April 19, at the Tennis & Padel Club Carvoeiro. This community event combines a health fair with a padel The post Uniting sport, wellness and community in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 70-year-old Irishman living in the Algarve has raised more than €10,000 for the São Brás rehabilitation hospital after walking around 270km from Porto to Santiago de Compostela in just The post Dubliner walks 270km to raise money for São Brás hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An amazing €5,500 was raised for the Lagoa animal shelter O Jardim da Aryel (Aryel’s Garden) at a special fundraising lunch held on Sunday, March 1, at Pashmina Restaurant in The post Community raises €5,500 for Lagoa animal shelter appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Padre Nuno Coelho will be rejoicing with us at the Catholic Mass in English this Sunday, March 15, at 4pm, in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs, Nossa Senhora The post Laetare Sunday in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Algarve A Place to Belong: Silves Valley Community and Social Centre A Place to Belong: Silves Valley Community and Social Centre I recently had the chance to visit the Silves Valley Community and Social Centre ( Centro Social e Comunitário de Vale Silves), and I quickly realised that it’s m
Home News Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible The coordinator of the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) classified the possible extinction of the Algarve delegation of the National Institute of Medical Eme
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.
In Alcoutim, various regions are still experiencing flooding as the Guadiana River has risen to a height of six metres.
Home News Storm Leonardo arrives in the Algarve Storm Leonardo arrives in the Algarve Check out the video! By TPN, in News · 12 hours ago · 0 Comments Storm Leonardo arrives in the Algarve - YouTube Photo image of The Portugal News The Portugal News 2.
A 68-year-old man in Tavira died after spending over an hour waiting for emergency assistance.
Home Business Year-end Greetings from the Algarve: A Time for Gratitude and Confidence Year-end Greetings from the Algarve: A Time for Gratitude and Confidence As 2025 draws to a close, there's much to be grateful for here in the Algarve.
Home News Algarve councils “apprehensive” about health changes Algarve councils “apprehensive” about health changes The municipalities of the Algarve have sent a motion to the Government expressing their “deep concern and apprehension” regarding a possible reorganisation of health and civil prote
Tenders for the first health centres managed by the private and social sectors, which will be established in the Algarve and Leiria, will be launched later this year, announced a source from the Ministry of Health today.
