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The Portugal News20 Oct

Mercadona starts hiring for new Algarve store

Mercadona is recruiting staff for its planned supermarket in Olhão, which is expected to open in 2027. 

The Portugal News9 Oct

Uniting the business ecosystem in the Algarve

The LEDEX Forum, taking place on 15 October in Olhão, will convene leaders and decision-makers from around the world to discuss how they can apply AI in their companies.

The Portugal News4 Oct

Citizen Shop opening in the Algarve attends to 2,000 requests

The "Loja do Cidadão" (Citizen's Shop) in Olhão was officially opened on 28 September and introduced four key public services to the Ria Shopping centre: the Tax and Customs Authority, the Social Security Institute, the Institute of Registries and Notaries, and the "Espaço Cidadão" (Citizen's Space).

The Portugal News25 Sept

From AI Noise to Better Business Decisions: LEDEX Forum Comes to Olhão

Business leaders are hearing more about AI than ever. The hard part is deciding where it belongs in their company, which task to tackle first, and how to avoid spending money on tools that never become part of daily work.

The Portugal News23 Sept

Historic fair returns to the Algarve

The famous São Miguel Fair is returning to the municipality of Olhão, in the Faro district, from 25 to 29 September, thus bringing back a local tradition which had been on hold for ten years. 

The Portugal News18 Sept

LEDEX Forum brings the Algarve AI expertise

In less than a month, LEDEX Forum will take place in the Algarve at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão on 15 October.

The Portugal News18 Sept

New Citizen Shop opens in Algarve

A new Citizen Shop has opened in Olhão, bringing several public services together under one roof.

The Portugal News11 Sept

Olhão markets only Algarve finalist in 7 Wonders competition

Olhão's Municipal Markets are the only Algarve representative to reach the final of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.

The Portugal News4 Sept

LEDEX Forum Is Almost Here: One Day to Get Practical About AI

The LEDEX Forum is now just weeks away. On Thursday, 15 October, more than 100 business owners and managers will gather at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão for a full day of talks about one thing: how to actually use AI in a business.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Affordable rental homes available in three Algarve municipalities

Homes in Olhão, Portimão and Vila Real de Santo António are included in a new round of affordable rental competitions opened by the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU).

The Portugal News10 Aug

Olhão opens doors for the 38th Festival do Marisco

The Algarve's biggest gastronomic event is back in Olhão, with the arrival of the 38th Festival do Marisco, which begins on 10 August.

The Portugal News8 Aug

The New Mediterranean Look

Olhão market at 9am. Someone arrives carrying peaches in a raffia tote, linen sleeves rolled, sunglasses already on. By the time the espresso arrives, the heat has settled in enough that nothing more is needed. No jacket. No second bag for lunch. No real outfit consideration at all.