Portugal Resident24 AugSix-year-old Spanish girl dies after being hit by car in Vila do Bispo
A six-year-old Spanish girl has died after being hit by a car in Vila do Bispo, in the western Algarve, on Sunday evening (August 23). The accident happened on Municipal The post Six-year-old Spanish girl dies after being hit by car in Vila do Bispo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 Aug710 kilograms of fresh fish seized in Portugal
The GNR’s Coastal and Border Control Unit (UCCF) seized 710 kilograms of various fresh fish species at the Aveiro fishing port on Thursday during an inspection operation, it was announced.
The Portugal News22 AugRescued orangutans establish wild population
Rescued Sumatran orangutans released into a protected forest in Indonesia are now raising babies, creating a new wild population of the critically endangered species.
Portugal Resident22 AugMaritime Police seize yet another narco launch, this time adrift off Oeiras
Another partial success for Portuguese authorities this morning, when yet another ‘narco launch’ was seized, equipped with 100 jerrycans of fuel, this time off the coast, near Santa Amaro de The post Maritime Police seize yet another narco launch, this time adrift off Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 AugLawsuits against tech giants over child safety continue
A US appeals court has ruled that thousands of lawsuits over children’s online safety can move forward, allowing claims against major social media companies to be heard.
Portugal Resident21 AugAround 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra hospital ‘disclaim responsibility’ over A&E conditions
Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra Hospital have disclaimed responsibility for problems arising in the emergency department, warning that overcrowding and staff shortages are making it increasingly difficult to provide safe The post Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra hospital ‘disclaim responsibility’ over A&E condit
The Portugal News21 AugMore than 80 areas of Portugal face very high fire risk
More than 80 municipalities across mainland Portugal are facing a very high risk of rural fires this Friday, 21 August, with several areas remaining under increased pressure due to weather conditions.
Portugal Resident21 AugPolice union seeks urgent meeting with PM over crime rise, staff shortages
Portugal’s largest police union has asked for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, warning that rising crime, staff shortages and growing frustration within the PSP are putting increasing The post Police union seeks urgent meeting with PM over crime rise, staff shortages appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident21 AugPolice attacked by crowd after drug arrests in Azores
Police officers were surrounded and attacked by a crowd following a major drug operation in Rabo de Peixe, on the Azorean island of São Miguel, on Thursday. According to CNN The post Police attacked by crowd after drug arrests in Azores appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 AugGNR seizes 6,750 litres of fuel linked to drug trafficking
Authorities believe the fuel was intended for high-speed vessels transporting drugs to the Portuguese coast.
Algarve Daily News20 AugAlgarve: GNR uncovers huge fuel cache along Aljezur coast linked to suspected international drug trafficking
Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) has seized 6,750 litres of petrol, four vehicles, and a mobile phone in the Algarvian municipality of Aljezur, in an operation targeting what authorities believe was equipment intended to facilitate international drug trafficking.
The Portugal News20 AugMore than 3 tonnes of cocaine seized in Portugal
More than three tonnes of cocaine have been seized and three men arrested following a joint operation by Portuguese and Spanish police targeting an international drug trafficking network.
Portugal Resident20 AugWrong-way bridge e-scooter rider had 2.25g/l alcohol level
The man filmed riding an electric scooter against traffic on Lisbon’s 25 de Abril Bridge earlier this week had a blood alcohol level of 2.25g/l, Portugal’s PSP police have revealed. The post Wrong-way bridge e-scooter rider had 2.25g/l alcohol level appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugGNR records 52 deaths in motorcycle crashes in first half of 2026
Motorcycle crashes recorded by the GNR police in Portugal during the first half of 2026 caused 52 deaths and left 342 people seriously injured. The police force recorded 3,673 crashes The post GNR records 52 deaths in motorcycle crashes in first half of 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugArouca wildfire reduced to one active front as hundreds remain deployed
A major wildfire in Arouca (Aveiro district) was reduced to a single active front early on Thursday morning, although nearly 600 emergency personnel remained deployed as Portugal continued to battle The post Arouca wildfire reduced to one active front as hundreds remain deployed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugUPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street
The mother of a three-year-old boy found alone in a Braga street in the early hours of this morning has been located by police and formally named an arguida (suspect) The post UPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugGNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars
Portugal’s GNR police have urged drivers never to leave animals inside parked cars during hot weather, warning that even a few minutes can have serious consequences. “Leaving an animal inside The post GNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugAround 270 firefighters injured on duty in Portugal this year
Around 270 firefighters have been injured during emergency operations in Portugal since the beginning of the year, according to the Portuguese Firefighters’ League (LBP). League president António Nunes announced figure The post Around 270 firefighters injured on duty in Portugal this year appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News19 AugGNR arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network
The GNR has arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network following an operation launched in 2026, which had already led to the arrests of approximately 50 people, the force announced.
The Portugal News19 AugFirefighters injured in Arouca are in serious condition
Three of the four Arouca volunteer firefighters travelling in a fire truck that crashed today sustained serious injuries, Commander Ricardo Fradique told Lusa.
Portugal Resident19 AugTwo workers killed as crane topples in Sintra
Two workers have died after a large crane toppled onto a public road in Belas, Sintra, this morning, in the latest of a troubling series of fatal accidents involving cranes The post Two workers killed as crane topples in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News18 AugAlentejo man arrested after attempting to kill father and son with shotgun
A 48-year-old man has been arrested by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ) for his involvement in an attempted murder targeting a 19-year-old man and his 37-year-old father in Beja on 26 March. The suspect, who had been on the run since the incident, has now voluntarily handed himself in to the authorities.
Portugal Resident18 AugOver 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire
More than 400 firefighters are battling a wildfire with three active fronts in the Bragança district, as difficult terrain and worsening weather complicate operations. The fire broke out in Torre The post Over 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugZoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science
The remarkable recovery of a 300kg leatherback turtle rescued off the Algarve coast has become the subject of a scientific study that could help improve the rehabilitation of one of The post Zoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science appeared first on Portugal Resident .