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The Portugal News14 Aug

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanks Algarve health professionals

Former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has thanked the healthcare professionals who assisted him after he was taken to Faro Hospital after feeling unwell.

Algarve Daily News13 Aug

Marcelo discharged from Faro Hospital, as former President explains cause behind fainting episode in Algarve

Former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has praised healthcare professionals and paramedics from the National Institute for Medical Emergency (INEM) after being discharged from Faro Hospital, where he was treated on Wednesday, 12th August, after feeling unwell and subsequently fainting while eating at a restaurant in

The Portugal News13 Aug

Faro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Is the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?

Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.

Algarve Daily News12 Aug

Former President Marcelo taken to Faro Hospital after fainting at Monte Gordo restaurant

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was taken to Faro Hospital on Wednesday, 12 August, as a precaution after feeling unwell in Monte Gordo, where he is currently spending his holidays.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Faro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions

Seven dogs have been removed following a joint inspection by municipal veterinary services and the GNR in the Medronhal area of Faro. The operation was carried out this morning by The post Faro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Unions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’

Trade unionists and workers took to the streets of Faro on Friday to demand higher wages and better working conditions, warning that the Algarve’s economic success is failing to translate The post Unions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve

Music, dance and traditions from around the world will take over Faro and several other Algarve towns when FolkFaro returns from August 16 to 22. Now in its 22nd edition, The post FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News7 Aug

‘Algarve is a rich region, but with poor workers’: Trouble in paradise, as locals call for changes to the region’s paradoxical economy

A street demonstration in Faro today, 7 August, organised by the Algarve Trade Union Federation (USAL), called for an end to precarious employment, higher wages, and better living conditions for everyone in the region.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Algarve under yellow warning due to high temperatures

The Faro district remains under a yellow warning between 6 and 7 August due to persistently high maximum temperatures, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.

The Portugal News4 Aug

Passengers Breeze Through Faro Airport Arrivals During Busy 5pm Period

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport experienced a smooth and efficient journey through arrivals on Tuesday afternoon, with one traveller reporting that border procedures took less than five minutes.

Algarve Daily News4 Aug

Algarvians to take to streets of Faro in protest against low wages and rising cost of living

The Algarve Union of Trade Unions (USAL/CGTP-IN) has called a regional day of action for 7 August in Faro, demanding better living and working conditions, and warning of what it describes as a labour market marked by insecurity, low wages, and a rising cost of living.

Portugal Resident4 Aug

Algarve workers to rally over wages and living costs

Workers from across the Algarve are being urged to join a regional protest in Faro on Thursday, August 7, as trade union federation USAL/CGTP-IN steps up its campaign for higher The post Algarve workers to rally over wages and living costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Aug

We Flew United’s Nonstop Faro to Newark Flight: Here’s What Economy Is Really Like

If you’re wondering what the nonstop Faro to Newark flight is actually like… 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Americancars Algarve Returns to Faro for 13th Annual Gathering

The Algarve will once again celebrate American automotive culture this weekend as Americancars Algarve returns to Faro for its 13th edition, bringing together more than 150 American vehicles for three days of classic cars, live music and family entertainment.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Algarve Hosts Its Second Neurocritical Care Conference

On 19 June 2026, more than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at the University of Algarve Medical Simulation Centre in Faro for the 2nd Algarve Neurocritical Care Conference, an event bringing together doctors, nurses, technicians and therapists from across Portugal and beyond to share knowledge on one of medicine's

The Portugal News30 Jul

University of the Algarve creates new route to visit the Roman ruins of Milreu

The Roman ruins of Milreu in Estoi (Faro) will feature a new visitor route as part of a project that includes relocating blocks from the ancient temple to improve their interpretation, the University of the Algarve (UAlg) has revealed.

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Bus driver leaves 11-year-old passenger behind; father ‘forced to drive 200 kms’ to collect her

An unfortunate mix-up involving an out-of-order toilet led to an 11-year-old girl being ‘left behind’ during a Flixbus journey from Lisbon to Faro earlier this week. The story has made The post Bus driver leaves 11-year-old passenger behind; father ‘forced to drive 200 kms’ to collect her appeared first on Portugal Res

The Portugal News28 Jul

What to do in Faro: A local guide to the Algarve's capital

Many people think of Faro simply as the place where their Algarve holiday begins. It's where you land, pick up your rental car and, if you're lucky, grab a copy of The Portugal News at the airport before heading to Albufeira, Lagos or one of the many beach resorts along the coast. But Faro deserves much more than being

The Portugal News27 Jul

Mainland Portugal at maximum or very high risk of fire

All districts in northern and central mainland Portugal and Faro are at maximum risk of fire on 27 July, with the rest of the territory at very high risk.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison

The only suspect in custody over the abduction and murder of Algarve businessman Ricardo Claro has been found dead in his cell at Faro Prison. Rogério, a 39-year-old Brazilian national The post Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Around 50 municipalities in Portugal are under maximum fire risk

Around 50 municipalities in the interior of Portugal, in the districts of Vila Real, Viseu, Bragança, Guarda, Coimbra, Santarém, Portalegre, Castelo Branco and Faro, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 24 July, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Paris Opera productions come to Faro this summer

Two acclaimed productions from the Paris National Opera will be screened in Faro this summer as part of the Summer Opera initiative, bringing world-class opera and ballet to the Algarve The post Paris Opera productions come to Faro this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Faro Airport Departures at 8:40am: Passport Control Cleared in Just 10 Minutes

Travellers departing from Faro Airport at 8:40am this morning experienced a quick and efficient journey through the departure process.