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 .
Algarve Daily News30 JunPortimão: 19-year-old babysitter arrested for sexual abuse against two children - suspect bought silence with sweets and video games
The Judicial Police (PJ) has arrested a 19-year-old babysitter for allegedly committing 20 acts of sexual abuse against two children, aged seven and eight, in Portimão between some time beginning in May, up to 24 June. It is alleged that the suspect gave the children sweets and let them play video games to prevent them
Portugal Resident30 JunTwo teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão
Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman and filming the attack inside a home in Portimão, according to Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ). The suspects, aged 18 The post Two teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident30 JunPSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre
A middle-aged man has been identified by the PSP police after allegedly filming three children at a shopping centre in Portimão. The incident, which reportedly took place on Sunday, June The post PSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunKitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and, for animal rescue organisations, the beginning of one of the most demanding times of the year: kitten season. As daylight increases in spring The post Kitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunPortuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’
A Portuguese search-and-rescue team has located a survivor trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela, six days after the devastating earthquakes that have killed more than The post Portuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’ appeared first on Portugal Resi
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal to pay €15,000 to José Sócrates
The Lisbon Administrative Court has ordered the Portuguese State to compensate former Prime Minister José Sócrates (2005-2011) with €15,000 for mismanagement of justice in the Operation Marquês case.
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000
Portugal has been ordered to pay former prime minister José Sócrates €15,000 in compensation after a court ruled that authorities breached judicial secrecy during the early stages of the long-running The post Portugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .