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Algarve Daily News3 Sept

Dutch owner of Fábrica do Inglês Cork Museum signs archival collection into the hands of Silves Council

Silves Town Council today formally took custody of the documentary and archival collection of the freshly-opened Cork Museum, following the signing of a donation agreement by the company that acquired the property, 16 years after the museum shut its doors.

Algarve Daily News28 Jul

‘The burqa law comes to Silves’: Anglo-Portuguese author Isabel Stilwell slams Silves Cathedral over conservative dress code

Anglo-Portuguese journalist and author Isabel Stilwell, 66, has alleged that she was prevented from entering Silves Cathedral after being told her exposed shoulders and knees breached the monument's dress code.

Algarve Daily News23 Jun

Silves’ Cork Museum at iconic Fábrica do Inglês to open to public on 11 July: Bookings available after 16-year closure

Visitors can now register to attend the reopening of the Cork Museum, which will welcome the public once again on 11 July, developer Carvoeiro Branco announced today, 23 June.

Algarve Daily News15 Jun

Algarve municipalities under very high rural wildfire risk, expected to remain elevated all week

Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira were placed under a very high rural wildfire risk warning this Monday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).