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Algarve News

• Prime Minister announces the start of new Algarve Central Hospital to be by early October 15/08/2025
  Yetserday, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced that the construction of the Algarve Central Hospital will begin "at the latest in early October", with an investment of 800 million euros.
• Ryanair passenger sentenced to community service for unruly behaviour on board 15/08/2025
  A Scottish court has sentenced a Ryanair passenger to 225 hours of community service, after unruly behaviour that forced the flight to return to its airport of origin.
• 8 establishments in Albufeira closed down for breaking new alcoholic beverage rules 14/08/2025
  Following the recent restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on public roads in Albufeira, the Food and Economic Safety Authority carried out 'Operation Safe Night' in Albufeira last week, involving inspections of the sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Silves: car collides with train in Poço Barreto 14/08/2025
  A railway collision with a car at a level crossing near Poço Barreto in Silves yesterday evening resulted in two people being injured.
• Road collision in Loulé leaves 11 injured 13/08/2025
  An accident between two vehicles in Campina de Cima, Loulé, resulted in 11 people injured and disrupted traffic on the EN270.

Portuguese Resident News

• How British culture is shaping leisure trends in Portugal 18/08/2025
  In this meeting of cultures, leisure habits shift and adapt, giving rise to new ways of spending time. Social venues and pastimes now often carry touches that connect traditions from The post How British culture is shaping leisure trends in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
• The patios of Al-Andalus 18/08/2025
  Showcasing the work of international and local artists, it is 20 years since Galeria Côrte-Real was established in the Algarve. With outlets in Olhão and Paderne, the gallery has acquired The post The patios of Al-Andalus appeared first on Portugal Resident.
• New volunteer platform to launch in September 18/08/2025
  A new online platform, Volunteering Portugal (volunteering.pt), will officially launch this September, providing a central hub for charities and community organizations to connect with individuals seeking volunteer opportunities. The initiative The post New volunteer platform to launch in September appeared first on Portugal Resident.
• Obituary: Patricia Ann “Pat” Skipper (April 25, 1941 – August 1, 2025) 18/08/2025
  Petite in stature, Pat Skipper was a force of nature. She was a person that everybody looked up to. She had a knack of saying things deep and meaningful, in The post Obituary: Patricia Ann “Pat” Skipper (April 25, 1941 – August 1, 2025) appeared first on Portugal Resident.
• Lagos’ celebrates Ukrainian culture with popular festival next week  17/08/2025
  With so much regarding the future of Ukraine ‘uncertain’ right now, the Oranta Association for the support of the Ukrainian community in Portugal promises another joyous FelizOnda festival in Lagos The post Lagos’ celebrates Ukrainian culture with popular festival next week  appeared first on Portugal Resident.