Every Monday
The Monday Brief.
One topical Algarve story a week, verified and explained for families living here.
12 October 2026
More than a Ferris wheel: the Faro tradition every Algarve family should know
Every October a Ferris wheel rises beside Faro's old town. Behind it is a story most newcomers never hear.
5 October 2026
New Family Health Unit Planned for Silves Municipality
A privately managed service within the SNS is intended to provide family doctor coverage for around 7,750 patients, with opening previously projected for the end of 2026.
28 September 2026
easyJet Strike Threatens Faro Flights Over the October Long Weekend
Cabin crew at easyJet in Portugal plan to walk out from 2 to 6 October, right across the Republic Day bank holiday, putting around 500 flights on the Lisbon, Porto and Faro network at risk.
21 September 2026
Faro Airport's New Biometric Border Checks: What Families Need to Know
Since 6 September, mandatory fingerprint and photo checks at Faro have made it the most pressured airport in Portugal, and here is what it means for anyone collecting visitors or travelling with a UK passport.