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WEBLatest Features. SNAPSHOT! Art and Photography news from the Algarve - September 2024. We've got another bumper edition for you with lots of news, art, books, photography, features, events and ,more - and as always, it's completely free! Read more ….
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WEBMonchique: Young motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with a car. 50 year old tourist raped by two men in Albufeira. Two men arrested for a string of violent crimes. House prices in the Algarve have risen 8.4% in one year. Monte Gordo: 34 year old woman rescued after having difficulty breathing.
Flu and Covid-19: Seasonal Vaccination Campaign begins today
WEB8 hours ago · The 2024-2025 Seasonal Vaccination Campaign begins on September 20th, offering the safest and most effective measure to prevent Flu and Covid-19, strongly recommendation for the highest risk population. Many will soon receive a text from their local health centre, telling them that an appointment will soon be arranged for them.
Wildfires and Floods: Faster Climate Action Needed
WEB9 hours ago · Wildfires and Floods: Faster Climate Action Needed. The devastating wildfires raging across Portugal this week, and the catastrophic floods in central Europe are just two more examples of the global crisis that will be discussed during the upcoming ‘New York Climate Week’. Thousands of Portuguese firefighters, with many reinforcements from ...
Over 5000 firefighters continue to fight the fires in the north
WEB2 days ago · Over 5000 firefighters continue to fight the fires in the north. The report released by Safe Communities Portugal at around 7am this morning confimrs that around 5100 operatives, supported by 1600 land resources, are still fighting the multiple fires in mainland Portugal. According to the National Emergency …
Algarve firefighters are sent to fight fires in the Central region
WEB3 days ago · Editor 17 September 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. Under the Special Rural Fire Fighting Scheme, whenever necessary, resources will be activated between regions in Portugal.
The Algarve’s water crisis worsens
WEBAug 6, 2024 · The Algarve’s water crisis worsens. Len Port 06 August 2024. Reservoir levels in the Algarve have fallen again, coinciding with global temperatures approaching record highs. The amount of water stored in all the Algarve’s river basins fell in June and again in July. The Barlavento basin in the western Algarve is the worst affected, with a ...
Quarteira: Storm washes away €14 million worth of sand from …
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Quarteira: Storm washes away €14 million worth of sand from beaches. The storm that affected the Algarve region over recent days has caused significant damage to coastal areas Quarteira, washing the sand of Praia do Forte Novo away, and partially destructing walkways and outdoor furniture. The project to …
No shortage of water 'guaranteed' in the Algarve, even with ...
WEBMay 31, 2024 · The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, guaranteed today that, even with restrictions being eased, the Algarve will have water for consumption, but the Government will be attentive to “if it …
Algarve cases double in 24 hours, but still remains below national average
WEBJun 7, 2021 · The Algarve goes from 16 to 30 new cases, according to the records of the last 24 hours oprovided by the DGS. While the national increase was around 7% (573 to 612), the Algarve region registers almost double the number of new cases, but still does not surpass the national average.