The PSP have arrested a 56 year old man for seven crimes of vehicle theft over the last year, using video surveillance footage taken in Praia da Rocha.

Seven Águas do Algarve facilities will be open for guided tours over the next two months, with the aim of raising the awareness of the population, to reduce water consumption and promote practices that encourage its efficient use.

The fire that started around 15:40h yesterday, forced the EN267 from São Marcos to Monchique to be closed, as well as the Southern railway line (Lisbon-Algarve). These are now reopened.

A 30 year old British man died yesterday afternoon, after drowning in the pool of the Hotel Paraís in Albufeira, showing signs of a heart attack.

The GNR in Portimão arrested two young people aged 20 and 22, for drug trafficking after they were caught speeding by a radar on the A22.

On Saturday 8^th July 2023 Associação Safe Communities launched a new Facebook group entitled, “Safe Communities Portugal Protection against Natural Disasters”. The purpose is to help create greater awareness and knowledge of the effects of climate change and the impacts resulting extreme weather conditions have on people’s livelihoods in Portugal.

There are currently 9 measures in place to respond to the increase in the cost of living: from the reduction of VAT on a set of basic foodstuffs, to support to help pay the rent. Check out what's on offer see if you are eligible.

Police in São Brás de Alportel have arrested 17 people suspected of belonging to a drug trafficking network, operating in the regions of  São Brás de Alportel, Loulé, Faro, Olhão and Tavira.