Portugal Resident17 JulBonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament
Portugal’s Parliament has unanimously approved a vote of condolence honouring the life and career of Bonnie Tyler, following the Welsh singer’s death at Faro Hospital last week. The motion, proposed The post Bonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News17 JulPortugal's Parliament unanimously passes vote of condolence following death of Algarve resident Bonnie Tyler
Portugal's Parliament has unanimously approved a so-called voto de pesar (vote of condolence), a formal parliamentary motion expressing sorrow and paying tribute to a deceased individual, following the death of British singer and Albufeira resident Bonnie Tyler, who passed away at Faro Hospital on 8 July.
The Portugal News17 JulFirst Night of Faro Motorcycle Rally Celebrates Portuguese Music
The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings.
Portugal Resident17 JulCould the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom?
Few countries in Europe are as dependent on affordable air travel as Portugal. For millions of visitors from Britain, Germany, France and elsewhere, the ability to fly to Faro, Lisbon The post Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 Jul44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally Begins with a Strong Opening Day
The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) has officially begun, bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts together in the Algarve for one of Europe’s most recognised motorcycle events.
The Portugal News16 JulThousands of people expected in Faro for the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally
The Faro Motorcycle Club has everything ready for the start of the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally, with thousands of people expected between 16 and 19 July, as mentioned by the club's president.
Algarve Daily News16 JulFaro International Motorcycle Rally opens with higher turnout as organisers hope to attract 20,000 visitors
The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally got under way on Thursday, 16 July, at Vale das Almas with almost 7,000 registered participants, slightly ahead of last year's opening-day figures, as organisers expressed confidence the event will attract close to 20,000 bikers over the four-day gathering.
The Portugal News16 Jul44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) returns to the Algarve from 16 to 19 July 2026, bringing thousands of bikers from across Portugal and Europe to one of the continent's biggest and most iconic motorcycle festivals.
Portugal Resident16 JulGNR step up patrols for Faro Motorcycle Rally as thousands of bikers arrive
GNR police are stepping up road patrols and traffic enforcement across the Algarve from until Sunday (July 19) as thousands of motorcyclists arrive for the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally. The post GNR step up patrols for Faro Motorcycle Rally as thousands of bikers arrive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 JulBonnie Tyler remembered for her enduring love of Portugal
Thursday last week brought the incredibly sad news that Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had died, unexpectedly, in Faro Hospital where she was ostensibly recovering from emergency surgery for a life-threatening The post Bonnie Tyler remembered for her enduring love of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 JulSmooth arrivals at Faro Airport as passengers clear passport control in minutes
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve experienced a smooth and efficient journey through border control at around 3pm today, with no queues reported and all Entry/Exit System (EES) machines operating normally.
Portugal Resident14 JulFaro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars
One of Portugal’s biggest celebrations of homegrown music is returning to the Algarve this September, with more than 60 concerts set to transform Faro’s historic old town during the 11th The post Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 Jul1,000 counterfeit sports jerseys seized from shipments in the Algarve
The GNR’s Fiscal Action Unit (UAF) seized approximately 1,000 sports jerseys and another 400 counterfeit items during inspections carried out in the municipalities of Faro and Portimão, the security force announced.
Portugal Resident13 JulNearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve
GNR police in the Algarve have seized 1,451 counterfeit clothing items and accessories, including almost 1,000 fake football shirts, during inspections in Faro and Portimão. The operation, carried out on The post Nearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulFaro Motorcycle Rally revs up this week
Thousands of motorcyclists from across Portugal and beyond will descend on Faro this week as the 44th Faro Motorcycle Rally gets underway from Thursday, July 16, to Sunday, July 19. The post Faro Motorcycle Rally revs up this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News9 JulFaro Hospital: 75-year-old Bonnie Tyler dies in Portugal, weeks after emergency surgery and coma
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75 at Faro Hospital in Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment, her family announced on Wednesday, 9 July.
Portugal Resident9 JulMarine heatwaves push sea temperatures off Portugal’s Algarve coast above 26°C
Sea surface temperatures off Portugal’s Algarve coast have reached 26.1°C, with the Portuguese Navy reporting two marine heatwaves off Faro over the past three weeks, including one classified as “strong”. The post Marine heatwaves push sea temperatures off Portugal’s Algarve coast above 26°C appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident9 JulBonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital
News came this morning that legendary singer, Bonnie Tyler, 75, died in Faro hospital last night, where she had been since life-saving surgery for a ruptured appendix over two months The post Bonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital 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.
The Portugal News8 JulDelays affect Faro Airport operations
Faro Airport is experiencing significant operational disruptions, marked by long queues at passenger screening points.
The Portugal News8 JulWeather warning issued in Portugal districts due to hot temperatures
The districts of Bragança, Évora, Guarda, Faro, Beja, Castelo Branco and Portalegre are under an orange warning on 8 July due to persistently high maximum temperatures, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Algarve Daily News7 JulElectric trains to begin operating on the Algarve railway line from 19 July, shortening travel times
The Algarve’s railway line is finally set to receive electric trains from 19 July, bringing more daily services, the end of the long-standing change of trains at Faro, and significantly shorter journey times.
The Portugal News7 JulOne hundred municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of fire
Around 100 municipalities in the northern and central interior are at the highest risk of fire on 7 July, as well as 13 municipalities in the districts of Évora, Beja and Faro, according to IPMA.
The Portugal News6 JulFaro airport queue chaos reported
A reader sent The Portugal News a video and information about the chaos being felt in Faro Airport, due to queues on border control.