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.
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 .