Albufeira news

Portugal Resident19h ago

The Algarvensis UNESCO Global Geopark has received its official certificate, marking the latest milestone in the international recognition of a vast territory spanning Albufeira, Loulé and Silves. The certificate was The post Algarvensis receives official UNESCO Global Geopark certificate appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident6d ago

A charity rally for vintage motorcycles in Guia has raised €4,782.50 for Albufeira’s volunteer firefighters. Nearly 400 people took part in the Encontro Solidário de Motorizadas Antigas on Sunday, September The post Vintage motorcycle rally raises €4,782 for Albufeira firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6d ago

A gathering of nearly 400 classic moped enthusiasts in Guia has raised nearly €4,800 for the Albufeira Volunteer Firefighters. The latest edition of the Encontro Solidário de Motorizadas Antigas took The post Classic moped rally raises nearly €4,800 for Albufeira firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Sept

Nine people aged between 17 and 29 have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of assisting drug trafficking, following a joint operation by the Maritime Police and GNR near Falésia The post Nine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Sept

Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina has reacted publicly over the Public Prosecutor’s Office bid to remove him from office, insisting he will continue working and arguing that stripping him of his The post Albufeira mayor hits back at bid to remove him from office appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Sept

Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) is seeking the removal from office of Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina over the appointment of his sister to a municipal support team following his election The post Prosecutors seek removal of Albufeira mayor over appointment of sister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Sept

A British man suspected of killing his partner at an Albufeira hotel has been remanded in custody following his first appearance before a judge. The 34-year-old appeared at Portimão Court The post British man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Sept

The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Sept

Albufeira Council is preparing tighter traffic restrictions, physical barriers and a wider security overhaul in Oura following the hit-and-run incident on August 25 that left 16 people injured. The municipality The post Albufeira plans tougher traffic restrictions and barriers after Oura incident appeared first on Port

Portugal Resident2 Sept

A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the corridor of an aparthotel in Albufeira. PJ police arrested the victim’s male partner shortly after the attack. Also 34, The post British woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Sept

If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Aug

In less than 24-hours, there has been a massive and heartwarming response to the social media appeal sent out appealing for a ‘place to stay’ for the father of the The post Massive response to appeal for ‘place to stay’ for father of worst-injured victim in Albufeira’s ramming rampage appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Carl Munson and Natasha Donn discuss three main stories, today: First, a violent Rolex heist in Lisbon carried out by a South American motorcycle gang left one robber dead after The post News review: Fatal Rolex heist; Is there more to Albufeira car rampage? & Biometrics return appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Albufeira should move away from a tourism model focused largely on visitor numbers and instead prioritise quality, safety and higher-value tourism, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) The post PSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident27 Aug

With the driver responsible for the horrific car rampage in Albufeira earlier this week facing his first round of judicial questioning today, PJ police are said to be going through The post PJ scrutinises life and past of driver who ran over 16 in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Aug

An 18-year-old Irish tourist says her first visit to Portugal will now leave her with a “bad memory” of her experience in the country after she was struck by a The post Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Aug

The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Hours after the Albufeira car rampage that has seen 12 people injured, mayor of Albufeira Rui Cristina has stressed that the horror was “an isolated incident”. Speaking to Lusa news The post Albufeira’s car rampage “an isolated incident” – mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration has condemned the hit-and-run incident in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district that left 12 people injured, as new information revealed that the ten civilians struck were The post Minister condemns Albufeira hit-and-run that left 12 injured appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Twelve people, including two GNR officers, were injured after a drunk driver allegedly drove towards pedestrians and police in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district in the early hours of Tuesday. The The post Update: 12 injured after drunk driver ploughs into pedestrians and police in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Four women were injured, one seriously, after being struck by a car in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district early this morning (Tuesday). The incident occurred in the well-known bar area, with The post Four women injured after driver enters closed Albufeira bar street appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Aug

A new haemodialysis clinic is being built in Albufeira, expanding treatment capacity for kidney patients in the central Algarve while also providing dialysis for people visiting the region on holiday. The post New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has said he stands by his position on municipal housing after being charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over comments concerning the local The post Albufeira mayor says he is being “persecuted” after discrimination charge appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Aug

Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over controversial comments about the local Roma gypsy community and access to housing. Portugal’s Public The post Albufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments appeared first on Portugal Resident .