The Portugal News6 JulTotal area burned in Portugal continues to increase due to wildfires
More than 15,000 hectares burned in Portugal in the last five days, with the burned area doubling between July 1 and 5, according to provisional data from the Integrated Rural Fire Management System (SGIFR).
Algarve Daily News6 JulNorthern Portugal wildfire ‘dominated’: 15,000 hectares burnt, as firefighters keep watch for flare-ups
Firefighters continue to battle persistent flare-ups from the wildfire that broke out in Vouzela at 3:04am on Thursday, despite the blaze being brought under control, the commander of the local fire brigade has said.
The Portugal News6 JulPolice arrested more than 130 arsonists in Portugal
The GNR has already arrested 134 people this year for arson, the corporation announced, and has reinforced patrols throughout the country amid the increased risk of rural fires, keeping the force on standby.
Portugal Resident6 JulPolice step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign
Motorcyclists across Portugal can expect increased police checks this week as authorities launch a nationwide road safety campaign aimed at reducing serious accidents involving two-wheeled vehicles. The campaign, titled Duas The post Police step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident5 Jul1,300 emergency personnel battle two major wildfires
The fire that started on in the early hours of Thursday morning in Vouzela remains the most concerning in the country right now. European firefighting resources activated on Friday by The post 1,300 emergency personnel battle two major wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 JulWildfires in Portugal affect villages with inhabitants
The fire that started in Vouzela at 3:04 AM on July 2nd reached Daires, in the parish of Guardão (Caramulo), and continues to burn intensely, the mayor of Tondela told Lusa news agency at 8:50 PM.
The Portugal News4 JulFire in Portugal has already burned 13,000 hectares and is the most worrying
The Vouzela fire continues to be the most worrying in the country after burning 13,000 hectares, which is why it is being reinforced by firefighting resources sent from Europe, said the national commander of Civil Protection today.
The Portugal News4 JulFawn Rescue
A wildlife rescue group in Bavaria is using thermal-imaging drones to save fawns hidden in tall meadow grass before the annual mowing season.
The Portugal News3 JulGovernment declares state of alert across mainland Portugal due to fire risk
The Portuguese Government has declared a state of alert across mainland Portugal from 00:00 on Friday, July 3, until 23:59 on Monday, July 6, due to the heightened risk of rural fires.
Portugal Resident3 Jul‘HOT’ NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, “terrible days ahead” & exam fiasco
In today’s roundup Natasha & Carl look at: He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela “Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of The post ‘HOT’ NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, “terrible days ahead” & exam fiasco appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News3 JulActive fire in Portugal has already burned more than 7000 hectares
The forest fire that started in the early hours of 2 July in Vouzela, Viseu district, and spread to three other municipalities has already burned more than 7,000 hectares of forest and scrubland, according to European data.
The Portugal News3 JulNew Nationality Law: the decree on loss of nationality in Portugal rejected
On 3 July, Parliament rejected, by a large majority, the confirmation of the decree requested by Chega to create the accessory penalty of loss of nationality, a decree that had previously been considered unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court and later vetoed by the President of the Republic.
Portugal Resident3 JulMore than 60 children and teens drown in Portugal over five years, prompting new safety campaign
More than 60 children and teenagers have lost their lives to drowning in Portugal over the past five years, prompting the GNR police and the Association for the Promotion of The post More than 60 children and teens drown in Portugal over five years, prompting new safety campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulFire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda
The wildfire that broke out in Vouzela (Viseu district) in the very early hours of Thursday morning (suggesting arson) has worsened considerably overnight, due to wind and the high temperatures The post Fire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident2 JulHe’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela
He’s out! The Portuguese FOCON (joint operation force) working around the clock in Venezuela, desperate to extract a man trapped under the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre for over The post He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News2 JulFire in Northern Portugal started at 3am
A fire that broke out in Vouzela, Viseu district, at 3am on 2 July, was being fought at 10:20am by more than 200 firefighters, assisted by 45 vehicles and eight aircraft, according to Civil Protection.
Portugal Resident2 JulWildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson
A woman aged 89 appeared before Estarreja Judicial Court yesterday, following her arrest the day before ‘on suspicion of negligent arson’. According to GNR police, the elderly citizen had been The post Wildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulGNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves
The GNR have seized 1,100 litres of aguardente de medronho (Arbutus brandy) in Silves as part of an operation targeting the illegal production and sale of the traditional Algarve spirit. The post GNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 JulPortugal at maximum and very high risk of fire
As of 2 June, the entire interior North and Central regions of the country are at maximum fire risk, which also affects some municipalities in the districts of Faro, Évora, and Leiria, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Portugal Resident1 JulNuno Borges impresses but falls to world no.1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon
Nuno Borges produced arguably one of the best performances of his career on Centre Court at Wimbledon but was ultimately unable to overcome world no. 1 and defending champion Jannik The post Nuno Borges impresses but falls to world no.1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulPolice rescue dogs in poor conditions in Portugal
Around 20 dogs were rescued by the GNR (National Republican Guard) in the parish of Lousa, Loures, "in a state of poor health," following complaints from local residents, the security force reported, adding that a man to whom the animals belonged was identified.
The Portugal News1 JulFire in North Portugal extinguished
The fire that broke out in Varges, Murça, was brought under control at 9:40pm on 30 June, with approximately 230 personnel and 72 vehicles still on the ground, according to information from Civil Protection.
Portugal Resident30 JunSão Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster
São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve has launched an emergency aid campaign to collect essential supplies for people affected by the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, with donations being accepted The post São Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunBabysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão
A 19-year-old male babysitter has been arrested in Portimão on suspicion of sexually abusing two young children while living with their family, Portugal’s PJ police have announced. The suspect is The post Babysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .