Portugal Resident4 JulPolitical row over Algarve Central Hospital intensifies
The political dispute surrounding the future Algarve Central Hospital has escalated, with the PSD’s local leaders in Faro and Loulé accusing the two municipalities’ socialist mayors of creating unnecessary uncertainty The post Political row over Algarve Central Hospital intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News3 JulFaro-Lisbon trains cancelled: Some Intercidades services suspended as extreme heat grips Portugal
Portugal's national rail operator, CP – Comboios de Portugal, suspended six Intercidades (Intercity) train services linking Lisbon with other parts of the country this Friday, 3 July, as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures to exceptional levels.
Portugal Resident2 JulFaro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres
The Municipal Council of Faro has activated a network of air-conditioned refuges to help residents cope with the current spell of extreme heat, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable The post Faro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 JulPortugal at maximum and very high risk of fire
As of 2 June, the entire interior North and Central regions of the country are at maximum fire risk, which also affects some municipalities in the districts of Faro, Évora, and Leiria, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Portugal Resident2 JulFree festival brings AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Ramones tributes to Faro
Rock fans can look forward to three days of classic hits when the Faro Tribute Fest returns to the Algarve at the end of July, bringing tribute acts celebrating some The post Free festival brings AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Ramones tributes to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Jul3.2-magnitude offshore earthquake recorded off Faro
An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was recorded off the Algarve coast this Thursday morning (July 2), according to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere The post 3.2-magnitude offshore earthquake recorded off Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads
A dispute has emerged over who should pay for the roads and mobility infrastructure serving the long-awaited Algarve Central Hospital, with the municipalities of Loulé and Faro rejecting suggestions they The post Algarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunComeback
Faro-born Portuguese tennis champion Rui Machado marked his return from injury with an impressive 6-4, 6-4 victory over the experienced Brazilian Ricardo Hocever before going out of the Sao Paulo The post Comeback appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 JunPortugal cities ranked among Europe’s best destinations for stress-free family holidays
Parents planning a summer escape may want to keep the Algarve at the top of their list, with both Faro and Lagos ranking among Europe's best destinations for relaxed family holidays.
Portugal Resident25 JunFaro launches free summer fitness programme
Residents and visitors to Faro will once again be able to take part in free outdoor fitness sessions this summer as the municipality launches the 2026 edition of its Verão The post Faro launches free summer fitness programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 JunPassengers arriving at Faro Airport today faced long queues
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Portugal Resident24 JunAP Eva Senses launches summer jazz and bossa nova concert series in Faro
AP Eva Senses Hotel in Faro has launched a summer programme of jazz and bossa nova concerts, offering residents and visitors a series of live music evenings overlooking the city’s The post AP Eva Senses launches summer jazz and bossa nova concert series in Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 JunFire in the Algarve extinguished
The fire that broke out on 23 June in a rural area of the parish of Ameixial, in Loulé, in the district of Faro, was declared under control at 4 am on 14 June, a source from the Algarve Sub-Regional Command told Lusa.
Portugal Resident23 JunNew Faro hospital aims to end ‘postcode lottery’ in Algarve healthcare
A new €60 million hospital planned for Faro aims to tackle one of the Algarve’s longstanding challenges: unequal access to healthcare compared with other parts of Portugal. The private Hospital The post New Faro hospital aims to end ‘postcode lottery’ in Algarve healthcare appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 JunLusíadas Saúde announces Lusíadas Faro Hospital: 500 new qualified jobs to retain and attract talent in the Algarve
With its opening scheduled for the end of 2027 and an investment of 60 million euros, the new unit will be the most advanced private hospital in the Algarve and the Group's biggest ever investment in attracting and retaining clinical talent in the region.
Algarve Daily News22 JunFaro Airport: French driver injured after crashing into stone statues on roundabout
One person was injured after a car crashed on Sunday at the roundabout leading into Faro's Gago Coutinho Airport.
Portugal Resident22 JunInternational opera star returns to Faro for charity concert
Opera enthusiasts are being invited to save the date for a special charity performance at Faro’s historic Teatro Lethes this autumn. The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International has announced an The post International opera star returns to Faro for charity concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News19 JuneasyJet highlights €8.3bn economic contribution to Algarve, as Faro Airport base marks fifth anniversary
easyJet marked the fifth anniversary of its operational base at Faro Airport with a commemorative lunch held in an Algarve orange grove, bringing together airline executives, regional authorities, and institutional partners to reflect on the carrier's impact on the region, and to outline its ambitions for future growth
Algarve Daily News16 Jun74-year-old singer Bonnie Tyler emerges from coma, but remains in intensive care at Faro Hospital
Singer Bonnie Tyler has come out of a coma and is now conscious, though she remains in intensive care at Faro Hospital in Portugal, where she faces what doctors describe as a slow road to recovery.