Portugal Resident14 SeptAD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises
Portugal’s AD coalition government is preparing new support measures for freight transport, the fire service, the social sector and taxis, to offset the impact of rising fuel prices, minister for The post AD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 SeptFuel costs putting Portuguese fire associations under pressure
Successive rises in fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on Portugal’s fire brigades, with some associations already facing cash-flow problems.
Portugal Resident14 SeptGNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada
In yet another disturbing incident of drivers ‘refusing to stop’ for routine police roadside checks, a GNR police officer has been run over in Almada. This time it was a The post GNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptPortugal increasingly used as transit route by irregular migrants – PSP
Police say arrivals by bus and train are rising as country struggles with limited removal capacity Portugal is increasingly being used as both a destination and transit point by migrants The post Portugal increasingly used as transit route by irregular migrants – PSP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 SeptAnimal Blessing Service Brings Community Together to Support Algarve Animal Rescues
Animal lovers from across the Algarve are invited to the annual Animal Blessing Service organised by St Vincent’s Anglican Chaplaincy.
Portugal Resident12 SeptLuís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests
Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, has responded to the announcements of nationwide protests by police syndicates and associations by scheduling two meetings. The meetings – long advocated by both The post Luís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests appeare
Portugal Resident12 SeptMaritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference”
The Association of Inspectors and Chiefs of the Maritime Police (AICPM) has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Administrative Circuit Court against the Portuguese State and the Military Command of the The post Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference” appeared first on
The Portugal News11 Sept7,275 litres of fuel and a high-speed vessel seized in the Algarve
On 11 September, the GNR seized 7,275 litres of gasoline, a high-speed vessel, and various materials presumably linked to drug trafficking, in a coastal surveillance and control operation near Quarteira, in the Algarve.
The Portugal News11 SeptAnimal victims of mistreatment rescued by the GNR in Portugal
The GNR rescued 13 companion animals in a state of serious neglect in Ílhavo, in the district of Aveiro, and the security force said it formally charged the animals' owner.
Portugal Resident11 SeptShipwreck in Sesimbra: six Indonesian fishermen rescue, one missing
Six Indonesian fishermen have been rescued and one is still listed as missing after the fishing vessel they were on sank close to Sesimbra this morning. According to the Search The post Shipwreck in Sesimbra: six Indonesian fishermen rescue, one missing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptINEM paramedics call off strikes scheduled for September 14 and 28
Good news this morning: STEPH, the syndicate of pre-hospital emergency technicians (first response paramedics) has called off the strikes planned for later this month following a meeting with the Ministry The post INEM paramedics call off strikes scheduled for September 14 and 28 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 SeptGNR works on making Portugal schools safer
The GNR is launching the "Safe School" 2026/2027 operation on 11 September and will mark the return to classes with a series of awareness-raising actions for students, teachers, and guardians, covering more than 4,400 establishments.
Portugal Resident11 SeptTrial of two police officers accused of torture held behind closed doors
The trial of the two police officers from the Rato police station, in Lisbon, who are accused of crimes of torture and rape begins today behind closed doors. At the The post Trial of two police officers accused of torture held behind closed doors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptNine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Monchique and Portimão in the Algarve are among nine Portuguese municipalities facing the maximum level of rural fire danger today, according to national weather institute IPMA. The other municipalities at The post Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 SeptFire breaks out at historic Lisbon café
Three people were injured after a fire broke out at the historic Café Nicola in the centre of Lisbon.
Portugal Resident10 SeptThree injured as fire breaks out at historic Lisbon café
At least three people were injured in a fire which broke out at Lisbon’s historic Café Nicola this Thursday afternoon (September 10). Authorities were alerted to the blaze at around The post Three injured as fire breaks out at historic Lisbon café appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 SeptThree arrested after Lagos home break-in
Three men have been arrested in the Algarve town of Lagos after an overnight home break-in led police to a stolen car, swapped number plates and €1,300 worth of stolen The post Three arrested after Lagos home break-in appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 SeptPSP prepare new forms of protest: press conference scheduled for 5pm
The Association of Police Professionals’ Unions (ASPP/PSP) is meeting today to analyse the situation within the Public Security Police and decide on the next forms of action against what it The post PSP prepare new forms of protest: press conference scheduled for 5pm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 SeptMunicipalities in the Algarve at maximum risk of fire
The municipalities of Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira, in the Faro district, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 10 September, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Algarve Daily News9 SeptTavira Court orders shutdown of Cerro do Meio quarry, following months of noise, dust, and broken promises
Tavira Court has ordered the owner of the “Cerro do Meio” quarry, Miner Blanc, to close down operations at the site “immediately and permanently”, in a ruling welcomed by residents of the Luz de Tavira and Santo Estêvão civil parishes. A group of local residents brought a special legal action before Tavira Court seekin
The Portugal News9 SeptBernie Ecclestone Stopped With Shotgun in Portugal
Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was stopped by police in Portugal after arriving on his private jet with a shotgun but without the documentation required to bring the weapon into the country.
Portugal Resident9 SeptSix Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Six municipalities in the Algarve are under maximum rural fire danger today (September 9), according to Portugal’s national weather institute IPMA. The areas affected are Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São The post Six Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News8 SeptOlhão PSP officers deny beating handcuffed Moroccan man to death, telling judge they are innocent - doctor gives expert testimony
Two PSP (Public Security Police) officers from Olhão accused of abducting and killing a Moroccan man in March 2024 went on trial at Faro Court today, 8th September, denying responsibility for the victim’s death.
Portugal Resident8 SeptAround 500 police to be ‘freed up for streets’ with PSP police reoganisation
Following on from rising levels of crime, and recent appeals for more police in ‘inner city areas’, Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves has revealed a plan to ‘free up’ The post Around 500 police to be ‘freed up for streets’ with PSP police reoganisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .