Portugal Resident29 JunOver 50 dogs rescued in Palmela animal welfare operation
Portugal’s GNR police have rescued 54 dogs and identified two people on suspicion of animal cruelty following an animal welfare inspection in Quinta do Anjo, Palmela. The operation took place The post Over 50 dogs rescued in Palmela animal welfare operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunGALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme
The GALP Foundation and the Portuguese Red Cross have launched a €1 million programme to support communities affected by the winter’s storms and flooding in Portugal, combining emergency relief with The post GALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning
The Algarve has recorded more home burglaries than any other district policed by the GNR so far this year, prompting the force to urge residents from all over the country The post Algarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunGovernment resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR
Portugal’s government resumes formal negotiations with police representatives today, with a long-promised overhaul of pay and career conditions expected to dominate talks between the Ministry of Internal Administration and unions The post Government resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident29 JunOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Simon’s Rainbow – sad news from the valley
We found Simon as a puppy cowering under a table at a fabulous little dog rescue place called Bark n’ Bitches in Los Angeles in early 2012. It was a The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Simon’s Rainbow – sad news from the valley appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunCivil Protection emergency telecoms staff begin week-long strike
Emergency telecommunications operators at Portugal’s Civil Protection authority began a week-long strike today, demanding the creation of a dedicated professional career path while insisting that emergency response services will remain The post Civil Protection emergency telecoms staff begin week-long strike appeared f
Portugal Resident28 JunCHEGA leader André Ventura (and wife) receive death threats
CHEGA leader André Ventura has filed a complaint to PSP police following a “series of persistent (death) threats” – the latest allegedly targeting his wife. Speaking to Observador online, the The post CHEGA leader André Ventura (and wife) receive death threats appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortuguese rescuers on ground in Venezuela still waiting for green light to deploy
Portugal’s earthquake response team has arrived in Venezuela with specialist search-and-rescue personnel and 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid but, four days after the devastating twin earthquakes that left thousands of The post Portuguese rescuers on ground in Venezuela still waiting for green light to deploy appeared fir
Portugal Resident27 JunGNR seize around four tonnes of hashish off coast of Setúbal; arrest four
In the early hours of this morning, Portuguese authorities arrested four men and seized around four tonnes of hashish in a major anti-drug trafficking operation off the coast of Setúbal. The post GNR seize around four tonnes of hashish off coast of Setúbal; arrest four appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunGovernment may send third search-and-rescue plane to Venezuela
Portugal could send a third military aircraft carrying search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela as relief efforts intensify following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, Internal Affairs Minister Luís The post Government may send third search-and-rescue plane to Venezuela appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident26 JunOeiras municipality under fire for lavish spending on furniture
The municipality of Oeiras has come under renewed scrutiny after launching a €4.5 million procurement for luxury furniture and associated services for its new municipal headquarters, with the overall cost The post Oeiras municipality under fire for lavish spending on furniture appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunSupreme court demands new psychiatric assessment of Afghan killer
Portugal’s Supreme Court of Justice has ordered a new forensic assessment – with the trial to be reopened – to determine the criminal responsibility of the Afghan father-of-three convicted of The post Supreme court demands new psychiatric assessment of Afghan killer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns
Portugal has become an increasingly important gateway for cocaine trafficking into Europe, with organised crime groups using semi-submersible vessels capable of carrying up to 10 tonnes of drugs across the The post Portugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News25 JunPortugal will send 50 emergency civil protection personnel to Venezuela
Portugal has made a 50-member emergency civil protection team available to Venezuela, an offer that was accepted, to assist with operations after two earthquakes early this morning, the Prime Minister announced.
Portugal Resident25 JunManhunt underway across central Portugal after woman stabbed in Leiria
Police have launched a manhunt* after a woman was stabbed in the underground car park of a shopping centre in Leiria today, with her alleged attacker fleeing the scene in The post Manhunt underway across central Portugal after woman stabbed in Leiria appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 JunPortuguese government offers support to Venezuela following earthquake
The Prime Minister has now stated that the Portuguese government “is ready to send emergency and humanitarian aid” to Venezuela and expressed solidarity with Venezuelans, Portuguese nationals, and people of Portuguese descent.
Portugal Resident25 JunPortimão presents 10-point security plan to government
Portimão Municipal Council has presented a 10-point security plan to the government aimed at strengthening public safety in the municipality and across the Algarve, including calls for more police officers, The post Portimão presents 10-point security plan to government appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 JunAnimal rights advocates in Portugal call for better prevention of animal abandonment
The Federation for Animal Defence and Rescue (FEDRA) has advocated for a legislative change to allow Official Collection Centres (CROs) and municipal veterinarians to help prevent animal abandonment.
Portugal Resident25 JunPortugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes
Portugal has activated emergency assistance for its citizens in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country yesterday evening, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700 and leaving The post Portugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Po
Algarve Daily News24 JunLoulé fire ‘dominated’: Over 300 firefighters remain in place to fight resurgence, as villagers struggle with water shortage
The wildfire that broke out yesterday in a rural area of Ameixial parish, in the municipality of Loulé, was declared under control at 4am today, 24 June.
Portugal Resident24 JunAlbufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer
Albufeira will receive between 35 and 40 additional GNR officers during the summer season following a meeting between local authorities and government officials. The reinforcement was confirmed on Monday during The post Albufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident24 JunPolice probe Lisbon travel agencies over suspected fake documents
Portuguese police have inspected four travel agencies in central Lisbon areas known for large numbers of immigrants following complaints from foreign nationals who allegedly paid for services to obtain documents The post Police probe Lisbon travel agencies over suspected fake documents appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident24 JunPolice seize almost half tonne of drugs on Canaries-Azores ‘cocaine highway’
In the space of two weeks, authorities have seized almost half a tonne of drugs on the so-called “cocaine highway” between the Portuguese Azores Islands and the Spanish Canary Islands, The post Police seize almost half tonne of drugs on Canaries-Azores ‘cocaine highway’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 JunGNR seizes more than 2,800 kilos of sardines in Portugal port
The GNR (National Republican Guard) seized 2,818 kilograms of sardines smaller than the legally permitted size at the Aveiro fish market, the security force revealed .