The Algarve capital of Faro is preparing to host the sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March, scheduled for Saturday, June 20. Organisers are inviting members of the LGBTIQ+ community, allies, families

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Researchers from the Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute (ABC-Ri) at the University of the Algarve and Spain’s Institute for Biomedical Research Sols-Morreale have published a study that could help advance

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A centuries-old fishing tradition has returned to Meia Praia in Lagos, with dozens of residents, visitors and local officials gathering to witness the first Arte Xávega launch since the practice

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A bitter row over funding cuts has emerged in Albufeira, where a local basketball club is accusing the local council of cutting an essential subsidy which it says has jeopardised

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Thursday June 11 and, for the first time, features 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Portuguese viewers will

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British twin sisters Kloe and Mariah Bye have announced plans to complete a 30-kilometre charity run from Salir to the Albufeira fire station on September 12 in support of the

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The Algarve municipality of Lagos will host a free information session this week aimed at helping foreign residents better understand how Portugal’s healthcare system works. Entitled “Health in Portugal: Information

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Police have arrested the suspected killer of a construction worker found dead two weeks ago at a building site in Silves. According to the Polícia Judiciária (PJ), the victim was

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It is almost time for Carvoeiro Black & White Night, one of the Algarve’s biggest summer events, which is set for Saturday, June 20. Inspired by the Celtic tradition of

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Rua 80, the Algarve’s long-running radio show dedicated to all things 1980s, is celebrating its 15th anniversary by unleashing a summer-long invasion of nostalgia across the region. The Rua 80

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Local officials in Monte Gordo have unveiled the coastal town’s new-look health centre, which has been renovated and expanded. The project has doubled the number of medical consultation rooms from

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A petition has been launched calling for the protection of the Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club as supporters express their concern about the future of the long-established sports venue. The

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A new wellness initiative focused on female longevity, health and personal development has made its debut in the Algarve, bringing together women for an evening dedicated to wellbeing, learning and

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A section of Portimão’s riverfront is being turned into an urban beach once more in the second edition of Ribeirinha Beach. Now in its second edition, the event recreates a

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In today’s roundup Carl, Natasha and special guest Chris Graeme of Essential Business look at: Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for

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A controversial far-right gathering in Portugal sparked fresh outrage over the weekend as it attracted several prominent anti-immigration and nationalist figures, including former US Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, who

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Air travel across Portugal was thrown into disarray this Wednesday after a nationwide strike led to the cancellation of 658 flights, representing nearly 45% of all scheduled operations, according to

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Portugal has secured a seat on the United Nations Security Council after winning election as a non-permanent member for the fourth time in its history – and for the first

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An Italian Erasmus student has died suddenly in Portugal after apparently collapsing while speaking to her aunt on the phone. Twenty-year-old Sofia Barillà was found unresponsive at her home in

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Family members of one of the 16 people killed in last year’s tragic Glória funicular crash have launched a legal battle for more than €1 million in compensation, reigniting scrutiny

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