Neighbours of the Cork Factory in Silves given July deadline to halt smoke by Amorim

Neighbours of the Cork Factory in Silves given July deadline to halt smoke by AmorimThis has been a long battle that ‘The Neighbours of the Factory’ have contested with Amorim for many years. In the recent quarterly meeting, they have now been promised that the noise levels are being tested to comply with the EU guidelines, and the smoke pollution will stop by 1st July 2025. We wait and see!

Olhão: man invades ex-partner's workplace wielding a knife

Olhão: man invades ex-partner's workplace wielding a knifePolice in Olhão arrested a 39 year old man after he entered his ex's place of work with a knife, making several death threats to her.

Portimão to potentially have two more viaducts, two more roundabouts and a larger tunnel

Portimão to potentially have two more viaducts, two more roundabouts and a larger tunnelIf plans come to fruition, Portimão may soon have two more viaducts, two more roundabouts and a larger tunnel, with the aim to eliminate vehicle traffic in the city.

EU leaders stand firm against Trump

EU leaders stand firm against TrumpPortuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro was in Brussels last week, for Thursday’s emergency summit to thrash out defence plans for Ukraine and the entire continent, in the face of Russian aggression and the lack of solidarity from the Trump administration.

Teenager injured after his bike collided with a car

Teenager injured after his bike collided with a carA 16 year old boy was injured after his bicycle collided with a car yesterday evening, on Rua da Pedra in Portimão.

Woman and her two dogs rescued after flooding

Woman and her two dogs rescued after floodingLagos firefighters rescued a woman and her two dogs, when they became isolated near their home due to the sudden rise in water levels after the heavy rains.

9.8 million to be invested in health equipment in Tavira

9.8 million to be invested in health equipment in TaviraTavira City Council has launched a public tender for the construction of health service buildings, with an estimated investment of more than 9.8 million euros, including European funds.

Portimão: new 'Youth Space' to be created in an old riverside restaurant

Portimão: new 'Youth Space' to be created in an old riverside restaurantThe former “Lugar do Rio” restaurant, located next to the Arade River and next to the Portimão Arena, is to be made in to a new Youth Space for the young people in the area.