Algarve Daily News16 JulOlhão: 40-year-old woman killed her own mother and buried her in a flower bed after years of domestic violence
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested by the Judicial Police (PJ) on suspicion of murdering her 58-year-old mother in the Algarve town of Olhão.
Portugal Resident16 JulEscaped prisoner arrested on suspicion of killing mother and burying body in balcony planter in Olhão
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her 58-year-old mother and burying her body in a planter on the balcony of the victim’s home in Olhão, Portugal’s The post Escaped prisoner arrested on suspicion of killing mother and burying body in balcony planter in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident14 JulOlhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival
A new music festival is set to make its debut on the Algarve’s summer calendar later this month as Olhão South Jazz brings two evenings of live performances to the The post Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News13 JulGNR seize 3.1 tonnes of cocaine from Olhão beach, along with speed-boat and signal jammers
The detection of a suspicious high-speed boat along the coast of the Algarve has led Portugal's National Republican Guard (GNR) to seize 3.1 tonnes of cocaine abandoned on a beach in Olhão, following a large-scale coastal surveillance operation.
Portugal Resident11 JulThree tonnes of cocaine seized in Olhão
GNR police have seized more than three tonnes of cocaine in a major drug swoop near Olhão. The seizure was made during an overnight operation launched by the GNR’s Coastal The post Three tonnes of cocaine seized in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulAlliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve
The Alliance Française do Algarve is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a free cultural event in Olhão on Monday, July 13, combining French National Day celebrations with eight decades of The post Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulOlhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy traffic-free walks along Olhão’s waterfront on summer weekends after the municipal council announced that Avenida 5 de Outubro will be closed to The post Olhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulBordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News8 JulGNR catch violent Algarve criminal gang which committed targeted robberies against elderly residents: Six suspects arrested
Six people have been arrested by the GNR on suspicion of working together in a criminal gang that targeted elderly and other vulnerable residents in violent robberies across the municipalities of Olhão and Faro, in the Algarve. Two of the suspects have been remanded in custody.
Algarve Daily News2 JulAlgarvian footballer Mateus Fernandes signed to Tottenham Hotspurs, in club’s most expensive signing ever
Portuguese midfielder and Olhão local Mateus Fernandes has completed a move to Tottenham Hotspur after spending last season at West Ham United, who were relegated from the Premier League.
Portugal Resident28 JunSchoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão
The artistic panels were created by pupils from three school groups in the municipality as part of the LIXArte – Transforming Waste into Art project, which combines environmental education with The post Schoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunHistoric Olhão cultural venue granted protected status
One of Olhão’s best-known cultural landmarks has officially been granted Municipal Property of Interest status, recognising its architectural, historical and cultural importance to the city. The 19th century República 14 The post Historic Olhão cultural venue granted protected status appeared first on Portugal Resident