The Portugal News14 OctAlgarve to invest €305 million in infrastructure
The necessary investment of €305 million to improve water resilience and security in the Algarve will have to be made in the region's two major infrastructure projects: the seawater desalination plant at Albufeira and the new water intake station on the Guadiana River at Pomarão.
The Portugal News1 OctFlood prevention plan to be revived in Portugal
A long-awaited project to reduce flooding in Albufeira is to be taken forward by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million.
Algarve Daily News30 SeptAlbufeira to revive €33 million anti-flood tunnel project, following freak inundations over past winters
Albufeira’s General Drainage Plan, originally launched in 2016, is to be revived by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million, part of which will be used to build a €33 million tunnel designed to divert the flow of a flood-prone stream in Albufeira.
Algarve Daily News8 SeptPublic prosecutors move to remove Rui Cristina from office after Albufeira mayor allegedly gives council job to his sister
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched legal proceedings seeking the removal from office of Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina at Loulé’s Administrative and Fiscal Court, following a petition submitted by the citizens’ group “Albufeira sem Medo” (Albufeira Without Fear), the informal group announced.
The Portugal News25 AugMinister promises investigation into hit-and-run in Albufeira
The Minister of Home Affairs condemned the hit-and-run in Albufeira (Algarve) that injured 12 people and promised that "the circumstances of the incident will be fully investigated by the competent authorities."
The Portugal News1 JulAlgarve city satisfied with noise control measures
The mayor of Albufeira gave a positive assessment of the noise control measures implemented a month ago in the municipality, but businesses fear negative impacts.
Algarve Daily News16 JunAlbufeira strengthens Bombeiros’ fire response with new €912,000 vehicle investment
Albufeira City Council is set to invest more than €912,000 in four new firefighting vehicles for the town’s volunteer fire brigade, in a move aimed at strengthening its operational capacity and improving its response to rural wildfires.