Eight people have been arrested in the Algarve in connection with theft offences, while police recovered three stolen vehicles and seized more than 1,000 litres of fuel during operations in

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Portugal’s sweeping changes to its nationality law have left many foreign residents, investors and would-be citizens wondering where they stand. Portugal’s new nationality law officially came into force on May

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Six juvenile loggerhead sea turtles have been returned to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at Zoomarine Algarve’s wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre, Porto d’Abrigo, in a conservation mission

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Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the safest countries on the planet, securing seventh place in the latest international peace and safety rankings. The result comes from

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Fernando Valente, the main suspect in the disappearance of Mónica Silva, known nationally as the “Pregnant Woman of Murtosa”, has been definitively acquitted after the Porto Court of Appeal upheld

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As June arrives in Portugal, the smell of grilled sardines fills the air, colourful paper decorations appear above narrow streets and music echoes through neighbourhoods long after sunset. It can

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A 12-year-old girl alerted emergency services to an alleged abusive situation through a coded message during a 112 emergency hotline call, PSP police have revealed. The incident took place during

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Chega has submitted a proposal to parliament calling for stricter regulation, mandatory training and increased enforcement for vehicles used in tourist entertainment activities, particularly tuk-tuks. The party says the initiative

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Hotel occupancy in the Algarve is expected to exceed 80% during the June holiday period, with tourism officials reporting a slight increase in demand compared with last year. According to

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Daniel Kellner is a cybersecurity expert who steals classified files proving the existence of alien life. Margaret Fairchild is a Kansas City meteorologist who unexpectedly develops strange psychic abilities. As

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After getting lost in the dense Louisiana swamplands, a group of stranded holidaymakers must fight for survival against a highly aggressive, rampaging hippo on the loose. Director: James Nunn; Starring:

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Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport has been ranked among the world’s worst airports in the latest AirHelp Score 2026, adding to growing concerns over delays and overcrowding at Portugal’s busiest gateway.

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Abu Dhabi’s state-owned investment firm Mubadala is preparing a bid for the operator of Burger King in Portugal and Spain, which has been owned by British private equity group Cinven

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Portugal has defended what it describes as a “regulated and humanist” approach to immigration, arguing that effective border control and respect for human rights must go hand in hand. Speaking

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CLCC – Centro de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação has announced its new partnership with the British Council as an IELTS Official Partner Testing Point, and will begin administering IELTS exams

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The Algarve History Association’s ninth and last concert this season will take place at Quintinha da Música, near Tavira, on Sunday, June 21, at 5pm, featuring a relatively new ensemble, Camerata

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Bright International School – Algarve has been recognised as the Most Innovative International School in Europe 2026 by K12 Digest, highlighting Bright’s commitment to reimagining education by placing curiosity, creativity,

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The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK has announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Webinar Series, designed for British nationals who are considering moving to, living in, investing

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Recent rainfall has brought welcome relief to the Algarve, helping to replenish reservoirs and significantly improve water reserves after several years of drought. However, regional authorities, environmental organisations and water

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Portugal’s immigration authorities have processed more than 525,000 pending immigration cases and carried out 763,000 appointments as part of an extraordinary regularisation operation launched by the government, according to figures

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