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Portugal Resident3d ago

Twelve men have been arrested after police found nearly 5,000 litres of fuel being unloaded near São Rafael beach in Albufeira, in what the GNR suspects was a logistical operation The post 12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Oct

Albufeira City Council claims to have embargoed works on the locally-contested desalination plant. Mayor Rui Cristina has spoken out against the €108 million project previously, describing it as a “political, The post Albufeira announces embargo on desalination plant appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

A charity padel tournament in Albufeira has raised €3,000 for the Portuguese League Against Cancer, bringing together 184 players for two days of competition in support of the cause. The The post Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Oct

W Algarve in Albufeira is preparing a night of music, costumes and Halloween-inspired cocktails as its W Lounge transforms into a suitably spooky setting for ‘SUPERNATURAL’ on Saturday, October 31. The post W Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Oct

A 61-year-old doctor has been arrested in the Algarve on suspicion of raping a patient during a consultation at a private clinic in Albufeira. The crime allegedly occurred in June The post Doctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

A charity workout in Albufeira will raise food and hygiene products for more than 1,100 people who receive monthly support from the local Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution. The first The post Albufeira charity workout to support more than 1,100 people in need appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Oct

More than a decade after devastating floods swept through downtown Albufeira, a long-awaited plan to protect the city from a repeat disaster is being revived. Environment and Energy Minister Maria The post €46 million plan revives Albufeira’s long-awaited flood tunnel appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

GNR police arrested another six people in the early hours of Sunday morning, seizing around 200 jerry cans of fuel near Castelo beach, Albufeira municipality, in yet another incident with The post Six arrested in possession of 200 jerry cans of fuel, near Castelo beach, Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Sept

Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has chosen to contest in court a Public Prosecutor’s Office charge of discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence, namely against the local Roma community, saying The post Albufeira mayor opts for trial over discrimination and hate-incitement charge appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident22 Sept

Albufeira has been ranked among the 20 best places in the world for seasonal work, according to a new study comparing popular destinations across 21 countries. The Algarve town placed The post Albufeira ranked among world’s top destinations for seasonal work appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

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 Resident16 Sept

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 Resident16 Sept

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