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February 14, 2020

Portuguese communities quarrel with lithium miners as battle continues to save their land

The lush, green hills where Paulo Pires has for years taken his sheep to graze above the picturesque northern village he inhabits may soon be transformed by the uncaring drive forward to feed the need to power electric vehicles. The…
February 14, 2020

Albufeira Mayor sets out 150 million euro plan to shake up municipality

José Carlos Rolo, Mayor of Albufeira, has presented his plans for the municipality leading up to 2023, explaining how through his leadership in the municipal executive the council will sow seeds for the future of Albufeira.  Education, Housing and Social…
February 14, 2020

New GNR station in Almancil set to reinforce Algarve as a safe destination in tackling crime

An old dream has come true today. The new GNR stations in Almancil was inaugurated this Friday, February 14th, giving police officers the conditions “to affirm the Algarve as a safe destination”. The opening ceremony was attended by Eduardo Cabrita,…
February 14, 2020

Olhão Council installs new electric vehicle charging station

A new PCN charging station now allows for the charging of two electric vehicles simultaneously, and is located at Rua Vitoriano Rosa, next to the Algarve Outlet pharmacy. This is the first public charging station for electric vehicles to begin…
February 14, 2020

Portugal to probe Venezuela allegations against TAP airline

Portugal said Friday it would open an investigation into Venezuelan allegations that flag carrier TAP had allowed a family member of opposition leader Juan Guaido board a plane carrying explosives. “Following declarations by the Venezuelan authorities about a security lapse…
February 13, 2020

Portugal among countries criticized by EU over delays in money-laundering reforms

The European Commission has sent legal warnings to Portugal, as well as Cyprus, the Netherlands and five other EU states over their delays in taking action to account for new anti-money laundering rules adopted by European Union two years ago….
February 13, 2020

Faro accountant arrested by Borders Service for assisting illegal immigration

A registered accountant has been arrested in Faro, by the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF), over suspected aiding illegal immigration and falsification of documents. In a statement the SEF explained that the accountant’s arrest follows an investigation initiated in 2018…
February 13, 2020

Upset patients to protest against healthcare decline in Algarve hospitals

The Commission of Users of the National Health Service (SNS) have planned for Saturday a demonstration outside Portimão Hospital in protest against the decline of clinical services, demanding greater investment for healthcare in the region. “The Algarve continues to be…
February 13, 2020

U.S. firms keen to expand Sines port for energy trade, says Energy Secretary on visit

The U.S. government and businesses are eyeing an Atlantic port in Sines as a springboard for expansion and an increased presence in Europe, the U.S. Energy Secretary, Dan Brouillette, said on Wednesday. American companies have a strong interest in expanding…

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