Portugal Resident29 OctOlhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing
Olhão Council has approved a request to take out a €49 million loan, with €40 million earmarked for housing as the municipality steps up its local response to the national The post Olhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctOlhão unveils walking and running centre
Olhão has opened a new Municipal Walking and Running Centre, offering residents regular guided exercise sessions at the Municipal Stadium for €1.20 per month. The centre was officially inaugurated on The post Olhão unveils walking and running centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 OctKey witness ‘cannot recall’ alleged deadly police beating in Olhão
A key witness in the trial of two PSP officers accused over the death of a Moroccan man in Olhão has told Faro court that he cannot remember the alleged The post Key witness ‘cannot recall’ alleged deadly police beating in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctNew Algarve museum opens with 50 years of collecting on display
A new museum housing the result of around 50 years of private collecting has opened in Moncarapacho, Olhão, adding what local officials hope will become another cultural attraction for the The post New Algarve museum opens with 50 years of collecting on display appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctAfter Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has begun recruiting staff for its third Algarve supermarket, which is due to open in Olhão in 2027. The announcement comes just days after the company The post After Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctOlhão exhibition shows city’s past and present
Olhão’s changing face is being explored through photography in a new exhibition bringing together historic images of the city and present-day recreations taken by young local residents. Entitled “Olhão antes The post Olhão exhibition shows city’s past and present appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctMan held over ‘snatch’ robberies targeting elderly in Algarve
A 42-year-old man accused of targeting elderly and vulnerable people in a string of street robberies in Faro and Olhão has been remanded in custody. The suspect was arrested by The post Man held over ‘snatch’ robberies targeting elderly in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 SeptIllegal Olhão care home shut down; 22 elderly residents removed
An unlicensed care home in Olhão has been shut down with immediate effect after inspectors found serious problems involving food, hygiene, healthcare and staffing. Portugal’s Social Security Institute (ISS) said The post Illegal Olhão care home shut down; 22 elderly residents removed appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident21 SeptOlhão charity dinner to help Nepal flood victims
A charity dinner will be held in Olhão on September 28 to raise money for communities devastated by the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal last month. The event is being The post Olhão charity dinner to help Nepal flood victims appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 SeptThe need to paint: Inside the world of Olhão graffiti artist SEN
Giant industrial sliding doors greet me as I arrive to meet Dário Silva. I am used to entering artists’ studios and shared spaces, but few have an entrance of this The post The need to paint: Inside the world of Olhão graffiti artist SEN appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 SeptOlhão opens its doors to art for Open Ateliers
Olhão will become an open-air showcase for contemporary creativity this weekend as the second edition of Open Ateliers Olhão brings together 68 artists at venues across the city. Running from The post Olhão opens its doors to art for Open Ateliers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptOlhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence
After one decade, Olhão’s centuries-old São Miguel autumn fair is making a comeback, returning to Largo da Feira from September 25 to 29. The five-day event will bring together food, The post Olhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptNew Citizen Shop opens at Ria Shopping in Olhão
Olhão’s new Loja de Cidadão (Citizen Shop) has opened to the public at Ria Shopping, bringing a wide range of government and municipal services together in one location. The new The post New Citizen Shop opens at Ria Shopping in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptGroup “invades apartment” in Olhão with intention of killing men inside
Further details of the stabbing of two men in Olhão yesterday morning – one of whom died of his injuries, the other is still fighting for life in hospital – The post Group “invades apartment” in Olhão with intention of killing men inside appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 SeptOne dead, another seriously injured, in stabbings in Olhão
PJ Judicial Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man inside a home in the municipality of Olhão today, a police source has confirmed. According to Jornal de Notícias, The post One dead, another seriously injured, in stabbings in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .
Portugal Resident18 AugOlhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors
Around 50,000 people attended the 38th Olhão Seafood Festival, which ended on Saturday, August 15, after six days of food and live music beside the Ria Formosa. The attendance figure The post Olhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 AugOpposition Socialists kick off political season in Olhão
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) will officially return to political activity after the summer break today, August 16, with a rally in Olhão where party leader José Luís Carneiro is expected The post Opposition Socialists kick off political season in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulMan arrested after allegedly starting wildfire with cigarette
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a wildfire in Fuzeta, in the Algarve municipality of Olhão, by throwing a lit cigarette butt into dry vegetation. The post Man arrested after allegedly starting wildfire with cigarette appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JulMissing care home resident found dead in Olhão stream
A man in his 70s who had been reported missing after leaving a care home has been found dead in a stream near Olhão. The body was discovered on Tuesday The post Missing care home resident found dead in Olhão stream appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulWoman accused of killing mother in Olhão remanded in custody
The 40-year-old woman accused of killing her mother and burying her body in a balcony planter at their home in Olhão has been remanded in custody pending trial. The decision The post Woman accused of killing mother in Olhão remanded in custody appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 JulEscaped prisoner arrested on suspicion of killing mother and burying body in balcony planter in Olhão
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her 58-year-old mother and burying her body in a planter on the balcony of the victim’s home in Olhão, Portugal’s The post Escaped prisoner arrested on suspicion of killing mother and burying body in balcony planter in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident14 JulOlhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival
A new music festival is set to make its debut on the Algarve’s summer calendar later this month as Olhão South Jazz brings two evenings of live performances to the The post Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 JulThree tonnes of cocaine seized in Olhão
GNR police have seized more than three tonnes of cocaine in a major drug swoop near Olhão. The seizure was made during an overnight operation launched by the GNR’s Coastal The post Three tonnes of cocaine seized in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .