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Local Algarve news, and International news in English. As in other areas of the Algarve, the lack of a family doctor is leaving the population of Luz de Tavira unprotected, warned elected members of the Parish Council today in the Assembly of the Republic, who launched a petition demanding answers for more than 3,000 residents.

The death of Almargem’s founder, Professor João Santos, has saddened deeply those who worked with him at the Algarve’s pre-eminent environmental association but the echo of his legacy is a healthy and well organised voice in stalwart defence of the region.

Dec 6, 2024 · The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) have announced that the six dams that supply the Algarve are at 35% of their total water storage capacity, ensuring water supply for another year.

Jan 20, 2025 · Depression Garoe will spread to the continent from this Monday, with heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hail across the country. Sixteen districts on the mainland and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores will be …

Sep 19, 2024 · The high tide yesterday afternoon, September 18th, caused flooding in a few areas of the Algarve, with Ferragudo being one of the locations where the situation was most severe.

Nov 1, 2024 · Next Tuesday, a simulated setting where an earthquake causes the collapse of structures and a 'tsunami', affecting Portimão and Silves, will test the readiness of the Algarve's Civil Protection.

Oct 22, 2024 · The contract for the design, construction and operation of the future desalination plant in the Algarve, which should be built by the end of 2026, will be signed today in Albufeira in the presence of the Prime Minister, announced Águas do Algarve.

Nov 5, 2024 · According to data from the latest weekly reservoir bulletin from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), the recent rains have increased the storage levels of two dams located in the Sotavento region of the Algarve.

Sep 17, 2024 · A contingent of 64 Algarve firefighters supported by 12 vehicles set off in the early afternoon yesterday, to assist in fighting intense fires in the North and Center of the country.