Shock in Europe over US election

Shock in Europe over US electionMost people in Portugal and almost all other European countries have been shocked and worried by the election of Donald Trump for a second term, as president of the United States.

250 year old Alportel Holm Oak is in the running for Portugal's Tree of the Year 2025

250 year old Alportel Holm Oak is in the running for Portugal's Tree of the Year 2025This 250 year old Alportel Holm Oak tree, São Brás de Alportel, is one of those selected to compete for the title of Tree of the Year 2025.

Albufeira: Public Prosecutor's Office accuse two men of killing a businessman in 2019

Albufeira: Public Prosecutor's Office accuse two men of killing a businessman in 2019Yesterday, the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) announced it has charged two men suspected of having killed the owner of a Berlin ball factory in September 2019, in the city of Albufeira.

Body found floating near Olhão riverside area

Body found floating near Olhão riverside areaThe body of a 77 year old man was found floating by a member of the public, near the riverside area of ​​Olhão, on Saturday.

Effect of recent rains: water rises in two dams in the Algarve

Effect of recent rains: water rises in two dams in the AlgarveAccording to data from the latest weekly reservoir bulletin from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), the recent rains have increased the storage levels of two dams located in the Sotavento region of the Algarve.

Crédito Agrícola warns of new SMS scam, targetting access to bank accounts

Crédito Agrícola warns of new SMS scam, targetting access to bank accountsIn a new fraud scheme that is spreading rapidly, Crédito Agrícola has publicly warned its customers about an SMS scam that directly targets access to their bank accounts.

Loulé Council will now charge tourist tax of €2 a day

Loulé Council will now charge tourist tax of €2 a dayAs of November 1st, Loulé City Council is charging a tourist tax of €2 per day during the high season, which is expected to raise around 4.6 million euros annually.

Earthquake simulation will test Algarve's readiness

Earthquake simulation will test Algarve's readinessNext Tuesday, a simulated setting where an earthquake causes the collapse of structures and a 'tsunami', affecting Portimão and Silves, will test the readiness of the Algarve's Civil Protection.