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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Portugal’s Labour Minister, Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, has downplayed the impact of Wednesday’s general strike, insisting that the “vast majority of Portuguese are working” and that disruption in the

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A new study has singled out Lisbon as Europe’s least affordable rental market, with average rent consuming over 99% of net salary. The finding comes from financial consultancy Tradingpedia, which examined

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A groundbreaking cancer treatment hailed as one of the most promising advances in oncology is set to be tested in Portugal after delivering what experts described as “unprecedented” results in

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A 73-year-old man was robbed of €25,000 just minutes after withdrawing the money from a bank in Lisbon, in what police suspect may have been a targeted theft. According to

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Portugal is facing widespread disruption today as a nationwide general strike called by the CGTP trade union is bringing transport networks, hospitals, schools and public services to a standstill. The

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World long jump champion Gerson Baldé has been given a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Albufeira after making Portuguese athletics history with a stunning gold-medal performance in March. The

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More than 400 businesses in Albufeira are being affected by new municipal nightlife restrictions that came into force on Sunday, prompting the town’s commercial association to raise concerns over their

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Adega restaurant, located at Vila Vita Parc in Porches, will host an exclusive wine dinner on Monday, June 8 in partnership with The Sandeman, marking the official launch of the

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