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Madeleine McCann: A timeline of the investigation into the British girl’s disappearance

Child vanished from Portuguese holiday resort 14 years ago and never found but emergence of new suspect last year has brought fresh hope of answers and closure The Independent – Algarve…

Town plan for Paul de Lagos enters public discussion phase
by Michael Bruxo on September 17, 2021 at 5:19 pm
A new town plan (Plano de Pormenor, or PP) for the Paul de Lagos wetland area is now available for public consultation, announced Lagos Council. The ‘detail plan’ proposal is open to “complaints and suggestions” until October 13. The plan spans a 530-hectare area near one of the town’s main entrances. Says the council, the The post Town plan for Paul de Lagos enters public discussion phase appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Five turtles returned to wild at Loulé’s beauty spot Fonte Benémola
by Michael Bruxo on September 17, 2021 at 4:13 pm
Five turtles that were in the care of Zoomarine’s Rehabilitation Centre for Marine Species have been released into the wild at Loulé’s natural beauty spot of Fonte Benémola in Querença. It was the first time in 10 years that such an initiative was held at Fonte Benémola, the council said in a statement to the The post Five turtles returned to wild at Loulé’s beauty spot Fonte Benémola appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Four Algarve boroughs among Portugal’s Top 30 “to live, visit and work”
by Portugal Resident on September 17, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Faro (9th), Portimão (18th), Albufeira (23rd) and Loulé (26th) are among Portugal’s top-30 boroughs, according to city branding company Bloom Consulting. The annual ranking features all the nation’s boroughs – from best to worst – taking into account their performance in the categories of business, tourism and quality of life. Unsurprisingly, the national ranking is The post Four Algarve boroughs among Portugal’s Top 30 “to live, visit and work” appeared first on Portugal […]
BPP banker leaves country just as time ‘runs out’ for avoiding jail
by Natasha Donn on September 17, 2021 at 1:33 pm
BPP banker João Rendeiro has left Portugal for the United Kingdom just as time runs out on all the attempts to avoid a jail sentence handed out three years ago for fraud. As Expresso explains: “the journey coincides with his trying, once again, to avoid detention after the Constitutional Court put the ‘full stop’ on The post BPP banker leaves country just as time ‘runs out’ for avoiding jail appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lesser-known Algarve sparks interest among foreign press and tour operators
by Michael Bruxo on September 17, 2021 at 1:19 pm
The lesser-known Algarve – such as its beautiful hinterland, its burgeoning wine sector and its unique gastronomic experiences – is attracting interest among international journalists and tour operators, reveals the Algarve Tourism Association (ATA). Alternative attractions “beyond the sun and the sea” are gaining ground among the Algarve’s main markets. “Interest in the Algarve’s hinterland The post Lesser-known Algarve sparks interest among foreign press and tour operators […]

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