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Local Algarve news, and International news in English. An 11 year old girl died yesterday evening, after being run over by a heavy goods vehicle at around 5.30pm, on one of the city’s main roads.

4 days ago · The Local Logding (AL) sector in Portugal is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new regulations that come into effect on November 1st, 2024.

3 days ago · There will be restrictions on road traffic along Estrada de Paderne, between Ferreiras and Cerro do Ouro, until April 11th, due to the replacement of large diameter water supply pipes. The contract assignment, which was signed on Tuesday, January 28th, estimates that the works will last 11 months ...

5 days ago · Over the last two days, the Maritime Police of Faro and Portimão seized a total of 238 kilos of hashish and 20 jerrycans of fuel, along the Algarve coast. Following coordinated surveillance and patrol actions along the coastline, by land and sea, the Portimão Maritime Police “found 145.5 kilos ...

Nov 14, 2024 · The Beja and Algarve regions of Portugal are under a yellow weather warning, in force between 06:00 and 15:00 today, with intense rain expected.

4 days ago · The recent rains have filled many of the Algarve's streams, resulting in a significant increase in water in the Algarve's dams, especially in the east of the region. But, even so, there are still two Algarve reservoirs in the red, that is, with less than 20% capacity. According to …

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.

Nov 15, 2024 · The 20 minute burst of heavy rain that fell yesterday morning (Thursday) in the Algarve, flooded roads in Moncarapacho, and cellars and shops in the Old Town area of Albufeira.

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.