Portugal Resident16h agoCivic group demands clear plan for future of Faro’s old beer brewery
A Faro civic movement is calling on the municipality to present a clear plan for the future of the Fábrica da Cerveja brewery building, arguing that the proposed relocation of The post Civic group demands clear plan for future of Faro’s old beer brewery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News17h ago‘Without a project, without a plan’: Faro’s historic Fábrica da Cerveja caught in battle over its future, as citizens warn against putting heritage at risk
The Movimento Pela Fábrica civic group has criticised Faro Council for failing to present a clear plan for the region’s iconic Fábrica da Cerveja, warning that closing the 1930s period building without a project set out for its future could put the public asset at risk.
The Portugal News2d agoArriving at Faro Airport
The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.
Algarve Daily News4d agoeasyJet crew to strike in October and December: Disruption expected at Faro, Lisbon, and Porto airports
easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.
Algarve Daily News6d agoFaro Airport continues to strain under queue pressure as biometric border checks are reinstated in Portugal
Biometric checks for all passengers arriving in Portugal from outside the Schengen area have been running for a week, with the process operating smoothly at most Portuguese airports, with Faro the notable exception.
The Portugal News6d agoWeather warning issued in Portugal due to strong winds
The districts of Lisbon and Faro are under a yellow warning until 9 on 16 September because of the forecast for strong winds, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Portugal Resident15 SeptFaro’s Teatro Lethes opens new season with Algarve Orchestra
Faro’s historic Teatro Lethes will open its new season on September 17, launching almost three months of performances ranging from classical music and theatre to dance, cinema and stand-up comedy. The post Faro’s Teatro Lethes opens new season with Algarve Orchestra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 SeptFaro Airport security queues: An insider tip
Passengers flying from Faro Airport may want to allow a little extra time for security.
Portugal Resident14 SeptFaro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin
Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News13 SeptFestival F already has a return date in 2027
The Festival F will return to the historic centre of Faro, between 2 and 4 September 2027, reaffirming its commitment to Portuguese music and Lusophony.
The Portugal News11 SeptAlgarve city plans to have new marina
Plans for a new marina in Faro are moving forward as the municipality prepares to take control of the city's Commercial Quay.
The Portugal News10 SeptAlgarve opera night to end with wine tasting
In Faro, opera lovers will have the chance to enjoy an evening of classical music followed by a wine tasting when Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to the Algarve capital later this month.
Algarve Daily News10 SeptFaro to take over abandoned commercial quay, with plans for 500-boat natural marina
Faro City Council is set to take over management of the commercial quay on 18 September, paving the way for the creation of a natural marina with capacity for 500 boats, the municipality announced today, 10 September.
Portugal Resident10 SeptAlgarve residents invited to have their say on region’s transport future
Algarve residents are being invited to help shape the future of transport in the region at a public meeting in Faro on September 17. The session, organised by the Algarve The post Algarve residents invited to have their say on region’s transport future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 SeptMunicipalities in the Algarve at maximum risk of fire
The municipalities of Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira, in the Faro district, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 10 September, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Algarve Daily News9 SeptFlights cancelled at Faro Airport over technical failure affecting UK’s air traffic control system
A technical failure affecting the UK’s air traffic control system led to the cancellation today of nine flights between London and Portuguese airports, among at least 250 flights disrupted across the UK.
Portugal Resident9 SeptTrial begins for Olhão police officers accused of beating immigrant to death
Two PSP officers from Olhão have gone on trial accused of kidnapping and killing a Moroccan man in 2024, with both GNR investigators and a medical expert telling Faro Court The post Trial begins for Olhão police officers accused of beating immigrant to death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News8 SeptOlhão PSP officers deny beating handcuffed Moroccan man to death, telling judge they are innocent - doctor gives expert testimony
Two PSP (Public Security Police) officers from Olhão accused of abducting and killing a Moroccan man in March 2024 went on trial at Faro Court today, 8th September, denying responsibility for the victim’s death.
Algarve Daily News8 SeptFaro’s Socialist mayor takes aim at his predecessor: ‘We were left a legacy of €2 million debt, delayed projects, and ageing networks’
António Miguel Pina, mayor of Faro, has accused the previous municipal administration of leaving projects without the necessary conditions to move forward, as well as leaving the council with outstanding debts to FAGAR, a municipal business responsible for water and waste management, amounting to around €2 million a ye
Algarve Daily News4 SeptAlgarve politicians chase Government, after region is left out of major plan to industrialize in six ‘strategic business areas’
Socialist Party (PS) politicians in Faro have questioned why the Algarve has been left out of the six strategic business areas announced by the Government this week.
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 .
Algarve Daily News2 SeptSpanish investment manager Alfana buys Forum Algarve shopping centre for nearly €130 million
Spanish investment manager Alfana Investment Management has acquired the Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro for close to €130 million, in what is expected to be the company’s first international acquisition.
Portugal Resident2 SeptSpanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million
Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro has reportedly been sold for around €130 million to Spanish asset manager Alfana Investment Management, marking the group’s first investment outside Spain. The deal The post Spanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugFestival F livens up the Algarve
The Festival F returns to the historic centre of Faro starting on 3 September, with 67 shows on seven stages, as well as talks, crafts, gastronomy, a children's area, and exhibitions, the organisation highlighted.