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Ferragudo’s Festival das Escaidinhas returns for summer solstice celebration

12 June 2026 at 15:53
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Ferragudo’s much-loved Festival das Escaidinhas returns on Sunday, June 21, transforming the Algarve fishing village into an open-air cultural stage for an evening of music, theatre, dance, film and artistic

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St Vincent’s Chaplaincy to host Summer BBQ and fundraiser in Lagos

12 June 2026 at 15:13
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St Vincent’s Chaplaincy Praia da Luz is inviting residents and visitors to its Summer BBQ at Lagos Aerodrome on Saturday, July 11, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The family-friendly event will

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Summer challenges and community support

12 June 2026 at 13:31
Sancho is 2 years old, and his story began when he was found lost in Burgau

As we move into the busy summer months, everyone at our shelter would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the local businesses and residents who continue to support

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Popular Saints come to Vila Vita Parc with outdoor festival

9 June 2026 at 12:13
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On June 13, Vila Vita Parc in Porches will mark St Anthony’s Day with a celebration inspired by the most iconic Portuguese folk traditions. With live music and a festive

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Artists find a miracle in the Algarve

8 June 2026 at 15:54
Sofia Costa (second from left) with her staff at Arco Íris

If you love art, color, design, beautiful stationery, tools for visual creation, and artist materials of all kinds, in all shapes and sizes, you are in luck. In the central

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Algarve History Association Summer Concert

8 June 2026 at 15:21
From left, Luisa Cordell, Laurentiu Zapciroiu, Irene Ainstein, Helena Duarte

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 crowned Most Innovative International School in Europe 2026

8 June 2026 at 14:45
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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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50,000 take part in Lisbon’s 27th ‘LGBTQIA+ Pride March’

7 June 2026 at 14:04

Thousands came together in Lisbon yesterday to take part in the 27th LGBTQIA+ Pride March (bringing together lesbians, gays, bissexuals, transexuals, intersexuals and ‘other identities’). Under the banner “no silence,

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Portugal’s wild places – new exhibition at Galeria Côrte-Real

3 June 2026 at 15:33
Richard Suckling

Unique in his ability to work with pastels, Richard’s pictures make use of their unusual properties. With a limitless range of pigments, each pastel stick consists of a powdery mineral

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Portugal Charity Network meeting highlights business awareness for charities

3 June 2026 at 15:09
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The event provided an opportunity for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and discover new volunteering opportunities while continuing the Network’s current Business Awareness Focus initiative. A highlight of the meeting

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Russian piano virtuoso to close Amigos de Música concert season

3 June 2026 at 11:34

The Russian-born pianist, who has been living in Portugal since 2022, will perform at Monte Os Agostos, near Santa Bárbara de Nexe, on June 16 and 18, bringing the organisation’s

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