Portugal faces yet another snap election

Portugal faces yet another snap electionThe third snap election in as many years is to take place in May, triggered this time by a controversy involving Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

Recent rains mean water levels have risen in the Algarve barragems

Recent rains mean water levels have risen in the Algarve barragemsThe amount of water stored in the western Algarve river basin increased by more than 70% from the end of February to March 10th, following the rain that has fallen over the last week or so in mainland Portugal.

Guia: 5 workers injured by wall collapsing

Guia: 5 workers injured by wall collapsingFive construction workers suffered minor injuries yesterday, after a wall collapsed at a building site on a housing estate on Rua General Humberto Delgado, in Guia.

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.