Portugal Resident4d agoFaro secures 85% funding for €15 million flood prevention plan
Faro’s long-awaited €15 million stormwater drainage plan has secured 85% funding through the government’s Sustentável 2030 programme, in a major step towards tackling recurrent urban flooding in the city. The The post Faro secures 85% funding for €15 million flood prevention plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Oct‘We’re not afraid’: Dozens stage housing protest in Faro
The wave of protests over Portugal’s housing crisis has reached Faro, where around 50 people gathered on Tuesday evening declaring that they were “not afraid” following the controversial police interventions The post ‘We’re not afraid’: Dozens stage housing protest in Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News26 OctProtestors gather in Faro, fighting back against police violence at housing encampments in Lisbon and Porto
More than 100 people gathered in Faro’s Praça da Liberdade on Sunday, 25 October, to protest against the police handling of the housing protest camps, or acampadas, in Lisbon and Porto. Participants condemned the undue violence used against peaceful demonstrators seeking to defend the right to housing, freedom, and dem
Algarve Daily News19 OctHundreds take to streets of Faro in fight against exorbitant housing costs, as Portugal’s nationwide youth protests continue
Over 200 people gathered in Faro over the weekend to protest against sky-high property prices in the Algarve, and to demand solutions that would allow the region’s workers to be relieved of the crushing weight of high rent costs and unattainable house prices.
The Portugal News16 OctYour Algarve Holiday Deserves a Supercar
A Porsche 911 for the coast road, a Range Rover Sport for the week, and a Ferrari or Lamborghini when only real drama will do. DeluxeDrive Rentals delivers the Algarve's most exciting cars to your villa, your hotel or the Faro arrivals hall, free of charge, and collects them again when you are done.
Algarve Daily News13 OctFire rages through overcrowded social housing in Faro, leaving 29 people displaced
A fire tore through the Horta da Areia social housing estate in Faro early this Tuesday afternoon, 13 October, destroying at least two prefabricated homes and several outbuildings and leaving 29 people displaced. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was brought under control about an hour after the alarm was raised
Algarve Daily News12 OctSix foreign men removed from illegally occupied property on Faro’s Culatra Island
The six men were identified by the Maritime Police and left the vacant property voluntarily, with no arrests being carried out. The incident comes amid growing concerns over drug-smuggling activity and criminal networks operating along the Algarve’s coast.
The Portugal News19 AugPortuguese families spend 82 percent of salaries on rent
New data show renting and buying a home continue to require a high share of household income, with Faro and Funchal facing the highest housing cost burdens.
Algarve Daily News12 AugFormer President Marcelo taken to Faro Hospital after fainting at Monte Gordo restaurant
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was taken to Faro Hospital on Wednesday, 12 August, as a precaution after feeling unwell in Monte Gordo, where he is currently spending his holidays.
The Portugal News28 JulWhat to do in Faro: A local guide to the Algarve's capital
Many people think of Faro simply as the place where their Algarve holiday begins. It's where you land, pick up your rental car and, if you're lucky, grab a copy of The Portugal News at the airport before heading to Albufeira, Lagos or one of the many beach resorts along the coast. But Faro deserves much more than being
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 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.