Algarve Daily News30 SeptAlbufeira to revive €33 million anti-flood tunnel project, following freak inundations over past winters
Albufeira’s General Drainage Plan, originally launched in 2016, is to be revived by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million, part of which will be used to build a €33 million tunnel designed to divert the flow of a flood-prone stream in Albufeira.
The Portugal News28 SeptSix detained in Albufeira during suspected fuel transfer to speedboat
Six people have been detained after the GNR discovered around 200 containers of fuel near Praia do Castelo in Albufeira.
Portugal Resident28 SeptSix arrested in possession of 200 jerry cans of fuel, near Castelo beach, Albufeira
GNR police arrested another six people in the early hours of Sunday morning, seizing around 200 jerry cans of fuel near Castelo beach, Albufeira municipality, in yet another incident with The post Six arrested in possession of 200 jerry cans of fuel, near Castelo beach, Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News25 SeptAlbufeira: Belgian woman, 22, breaks leg after being smashed against rocks by rip current
A 22-year-old Belgian woman was rescued this Thursday, September 24, by crew members from the Ferragudo Lifeboat Station after being swept away by a strong current and rammed against jagged rocks at Salamitras Beach, in the municipality of Albufeira. The victim suffered a leg fracture.
The Portugal News24 SeptDesalination plant in Algarve sees works progressing
Construction of the Algarve desalination plant in Albufeira is progressing across several work fronts on land and at sea, and the main phase will run until 2028, according to Águas do Algarve.
Algarve Daily News23 SeptAlbufeira mayor chooses to face trial over alleged discrimination and incitement to hatred, declining judicial inquiry
The mayor of Albufeira, Rui Cristina, said yesterday, 22 September, that he will not request a judicial inquiry into the discrimination and incitement to hatred case presented against him by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and will instead choose to defend himself at court.
Portugal Resident23 SeptAlbufeira mayor opts for trial over discrimination and hate-incitement charge
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has chosen to contest in court a Public Prosecutor’s Office charge of discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence, namely against the local Roma community, saying The post Albufeira mayor opts for trial over discrimination and hate-incitement charge appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident22 SeptAlbufeira ranked among world’s top destinations for seasonal work
Albufeira has been ranked among the 20 best places in the world for seasonal work, according to a new study comparing popular destinations across 21 countries. The Algarve town placed The post Albufeira ranked among world’s top destinations for seasonal work appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 SeptAlgarvensis receives official UNESCO Global Geopark certificate
The Algarvensis UNESCO Global Geopark has received its official certificate, marking the latest milestone in the international recognition of a vast territory spanning Albufeira, Loulé and Silves. The certificate was The post Algarvensis receives official UNESCO Global Geopark certificate appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident16 SeptVintage motorcycle rally raises €4,782 for Albufeira firefighters
A charity rally for vintage motorcycles in Guia has raised €4,782.50 for Albufeira’s volunteer firefighters. Nearly 400 people took part in the Encontro Solidário de Motorizadas Antigas on Sunday, September The post Vintage motorcycle rally raises €4,782 for Albufeira firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptClassic moped rally raises nearly €4,800 for Albufeira firefighters
A gathering of nearly 400 classic moped enthusiasts in Guia has raised nearly €4,800 for the Albufeira Volunteer Firefighters. The latest edition of the Encontro Solidário de Motorizadas Antigas took The post Classic moped rally raises nearly €4,800 for Albufeira firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News14 SeptAlbufeira: Nine men arrested on Falésia beach while attempting to refuel drug-smuggler boat
Nine men have been arrested near Praia da Falésia in Albufeira after being caught today, 14 September, in an operation involving Portugal’s Polícia Marítima and GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana).
Portugal Resident14 SeptNine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation
Nine people aged between 17 and 29 have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of assisting drug trafficking, following a joint operation by the Maritime Police and GNR near Falésia The post Nine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptAlbufeira mayor hits back at bid to remove him from office
Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina has reacted publicly over the Public Prosecutor’s Office bid to remove him from office, insisting he will continue working and arguing that stripping him of his The post Albufeira mayor hits back at bid to remove him from office appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News8 SeptPublic prosecutors move to remove Rui Cristina from office after Albufeira mayor allegedly gives council job to his sister
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched legal proceedings seeking the removal from office of Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina at Loulé’s Administrative and Fiscal Court, following a petition submitted by the citizens’ group “Albufeira sem Medo” (Albufeira Without Fear), the informal group announced.
Portugal Resident8 SeptProsecutors seek removal of Albufeira mayor over appointment of sister
Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) is seeking the removal from office of Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina over the appointment of his sister to a municipal support team following his election The post Prosecutors seek removal of Albufeira mayor over appointment of sister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News4 SeptAlbufeira’s Rui Cristina wins Worst Mayor of the Month Award: The ‘anti-corruption’ mayor who is facing a criminal investigation, with just a year in office
August tends to be one of the quieter months in Portugal’s political calendar, with Parliament in recess until the middle of September, and many city-dwellers flocking to villas and hotels in the Algarve from Lisbon and Porto, much like migratory birds, hoping to sun their feathers along the coast like gulls. However,
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing
A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital
The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptAlbufeira plans tougher traffic restrictions and barriers after Oura incident
Albufeira Council is preparing tighter traffic restrictions, physical barriers and a wider security overhaul in Oura following the hit-and-run incident on August 25 that left 16 people injured. The municipality The post Albufeira plans tougher traffic restrictions and barriers after Oura incident appeared first on Port
Algarve Daily News2 SeptAlbufeira: 34-year-old British tourist stabbed by partner in front of her child in luxury hotel corridor
A 34-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at the Alfagar Alto Da Colina, a four-star hotel in the popular resort town of Albufeira, in southern Portugal’s Algarve, on Tuesday, 1 September. The main suspect is the victim’s partner, a 34-year-old British man, who was arrested by the authorities at the scene of
Portugal Resident2 SeptBritish woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptA perfect day out for the whole family
If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 AugMassive response to appeal for ‘place to stay’ for father of worst-injured victim in Albufeira’s ramming rampage
In less than 24-hours, there has been a massive and heartwarming response to the social media appeal sent out appealing for a ‘place to stay’ for the father of the The post Massive response to appeal for ‘place to stay’ for father of worst-injured victim in Albufeira’s ramming rampage appeared first on Portugal Residen