Portugal Resident17h agoAlgarvensis receives official UNESCO Global Geopark certificate
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 agoVintage motorcycle rally raises €4,782 for Albufeira firefighters
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 agoClassic moped rally raises nearly €4,800 for Albufeira firefighters
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 .
Algarve Daily News14 SeptAlbufeira: Nine men arrested on Falésia beach while attempting to refuel drug-smuggler boat
Nine men have been arrested near Praia da Falésia in Albufeira after being caught today, 14 September, in an operation involving Portugal’s Polícia Marítima and GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana).
Portugal Resident14 SeptNine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation
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 SeptAlbufeira mayor hits back at bid to remove him from office
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 .
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.
Portugal Resident8 SeptProsecutors seek removal of Albufeira mayor over appointment of sister
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 .
Algarve Daily News4 SeptAlbufeira’s Rui Cristina wins Worst Mayor of the Month Award: The ‘anti-corruption’ mayor who is facing a criminal investigation, with just a year in office
August tends to be one of the quieter months in Portugal’s political calendar, with Parliament in recess until the middle of September, and many city-dwellers flocking to villas and hotels in the Algarve from Lisbon and Porto, much like migratory birds, hoping to sun their feathers along the coast like gulls. However,
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish man remanded in custody over Albufeira hotel killing
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 SeptBritish child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital
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 SeptAlbufeira plans tougher traffic restrictions and barriers after Oura incident
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
Algarve Daily News2 SeptAlbufeira: 34-year-old British tourist stabbed by partner in front of her child in luxury hotel corridor
A 34-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at the Alfagar Alto Da Colina, a four-star hotel in the popular resort town of Albufeira, in southern Portugal’s Algarve, on Tuesday, 1 September. The main suspect is the victim’s partner, a 34-year-old British man, who was arrested by the authorities at the scene of
Portugal Resident2 SeptBritish woman stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Albufeira
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 SeptA perfect day out for the whole family
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 AugMassive response to appeal for ‘place to stay’ for father of worst-injured victim in Albufeira’s ramming rampage
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
Algarve Daily News28 AugAlbufeira: ‘We must move towards family-friendly tourist model which preserves local identity, traditions, and quality of life’, say local politicians
The Albufeira division of the governing Partido Social Democrata (PSD) is calling for a “public discussion” on the tourism model of the municipality following the Oura road incident that left 16 people injured, arguing for greater safety and long-term sustainability.
Portugal Resident28 AugNews review: Fatal Rolex heist; Is there more to Albufeira car rampage? & Biometrics return
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 AugPSD calls for Albufeira to move away from mass tourism after Oura incident
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 AugPJ scrutinises life and past of driver who ran over 16 in Albufeira
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 .
Algarve Daily News26 AugIrish tourist describes “frightening” Albufeira hit-and-run after being dragged on car bonnet, as majority of 16 victims discharged from hospital
A majority of the 16 people injured in a hit-and-run incident in Albufeira, during the early hours of Tuesday, 25th August, have been discharged from Portimão Hospital, with two seriously injured victims remaining under intensive care, according to the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).
The Portugal News26 AugMost of those injured in the Albufeira hit-and-run have already been discharged from hospital
Most of the 12 people injured in the hit-and-run that occurred in the early hours of 25 August, in the Oura area of Albufeira, have already been discharged, with two people hospitalised at the Portimão Hospital, a hospital source told Lusa.
Portugal Resident26 AugIrish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience
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 AugAlgarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage
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