Portugal Resident25 OctPM must assume responsibility: politicians attack Luís Montenegro’s “incomprehensible silence”
With even members within his own PSD party deeply unsettled by the scenes of police violence early this morning, PS leader José Luís Carneiro has given a press conference in The post PM must assume responsibility: politicians attack Luís Montenegro’s “incomprehensible silence” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 OctPolice use aerial footage to measure speeds
Police in the Swiss canton of St Gallen are using drones to monitor speeding and improve road safety.
Algarve Daily News23 OctSagres: GNR seizes assault rifles, nine vehicles, and 10,000 litres of fuel in nationwide drug busting operations
Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) has arrested one man and seized two Kalashnikov assault rifles, nine vehicles, a boat fitted with two engines, and around 10,000 litres of fuel during a nationwide operation targeting maritime drug trafficking in Sagres, and the Guadiana River in the Algarve, and Esposende, in
Portugal Resident23 OctKey witness ‘cannot recall’ alleged deadly police beating in Olhão
A key witness in the trial of two PSP officers accused over the death of a Moroccan man in Olhão has told Faro court that he cannot remember the alleged The post Key witness ‘cannot recall’ alleged deadly police beating in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 OctKalashnikovs and 10,000 litres of fuel seized in Portugal’s latest drug-trafficking crackdown
Two loaded Kalashnikov assault rifles, around 10,000 litres of fuel, nine vehicles and a speedboat were seized during a night of intense police operations targeting suspected maritime drug-trafficking networks across The post Kalashnikovs and 10,000 litres of fuel seized in Portugal’s latest drug-trafficking crackdown
Portugal Resident22 OctThe Wandering Fools patrons donate over €1,150 to support firefighters
On Tuesday, October 13, David Larson, owner of The Wandering Fools bar in Carvoeiro, and bar patrons presented Debby Burton, founder of Associação Alerta de Incêndio Florestal/Forest Fire Alert (Alerta), The post The Wandering Fools patrons donate over €1,150 to support firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News21 OctDespite more fires, the Leiria region registers a smaller burned area
The number of rural fires in the Leiria Region has increased this year, also attributed to Storm Kristin, but the burned area is much smaller than in 2025, the Sub-regional Commander of Emergency and Civil Protection revealed.
Portugal Resident21 OctNavy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted
The three Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets, in the case of the Portuguese Republic Ship (NRP) Mondego, have been acquitted today, with the court describing the Public Prosecutor’s The post Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctParish councils to start receiving emergency telecoms radios
The chair of the company managing Portugal’s emergency communications system has said today that it will deliver the first SIRESP radios to parish councils in the North in November, and The post Parish councils to start receiving emergency telecoms radios appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctHuman activity behind 76% of wildfires in Leiria district
Human activity remains the predominant cause of rural fires in the Leiria region, Carlos Guerra, the Sub-regional Commander for Emergency and Civil Protection, has told Lusa news agency today. “It The post Human activity behind 76% of wildfires in Leiria district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctCocaine seizures in Portugal “already exceed 42 tonnes” this year
Police authorities have seized 42 tonnes of cocaine since January this year, 17 more than in the whole of 2025, national director of the Judicial Police (PJ), Carlos Cabreiro, has The post Cocaine seizures in Portugal “already exceed 42 tonnes” this year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctAlgarve animal rescue benefits from €8,300 fundraiser
A temporary fundraising space at the Armazém Regimental in Lagos has raised €8,349 for Cadela Carlota & Companhia, helping to support the care of abandoned dogs and cats in the The post Algarve animal rescue benefits from €8,300 fundraiser appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctPilot project underway to direct drone swarms to wildfires within 10 minutes
A pilot project using surveillance sensors and AI-equipped drones to prevent and combat fires aims to reach a potential fire within 10 minutes, the government said today. “It’s a faster The post Pilot project underway to direct drone swarms to wildfires within 10 minutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctCouple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly
A man and woman, both aged 45, have been arrested in Silves, in the Algarve, on suspicion of carrying out a “fake accident” scam targeting elderly victims. The pair were The post Couple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctLidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal
Lidl Portugal has raised €270,000 to support animal welfare organisations across the country through the sale of its special charity shopping bag, known as ‘Pa-tudo’. The supermarket chain will distribute The post Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctNew Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire
One of Silves Council’s new rubbish collection trucks has been damaged by fire, prompting the Algarve municipality to appeal for greater care over what residents put into waste containers. The The post New Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctImmigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid
Underground holding cells, with abysmal conditions, are being used to hold undocumented immigrants who should be placed in Temporary Installation Centres (TICs), awaiting judicial decisions on whether they should be The post Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctGNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting
GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo. The rescue was carried out by officers The post GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 OctPolice to be reinforced in Portugal
The Setúbal Municipal Police will comprise 40 officers tasked with enforcing traffic, parking, environmental, and municipal bylaw regulations, according to regulations approved by the Municipal Assembly on 25 September and published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).
The Portugal News17 OctFree toolkit helps communities plan ahead
Prince William has launched Ready Together, a free online toolkit designed to help UK communities prepare for emergencies.
Algarve Daily News16 OctAlgarve TikToker arrested following alleged kidnap plot to abduct follower over €3,500 debt
A social media influencer from Portimão, known online as Mia, has been arrested by the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) on suspicion of commissioning the kidnapping of an online follower from Espinho, in the Aveiro district.
Portugal Resident15 OctTAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again
One of TAP’s main unions has warned that employees must not once again be left to “rescue” the airline from the consequences of privatisation, while raising concerns over how Lufthansa The post TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctFundraiser launched for family of three men who died in Algarve work accident
A fundraiser has been launched to support the families of the three Romanian workers who died in a workplace accident in Almancil, Loulé on Monday. The victims have been named The post Fundraiser launched for family of three men who died in Algarve work accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 OctPortuguese murder suspect extradited to UK over Manchester gang clash
A 23-year-old Portuguese man suspected of involvement in a deadly gang clash in Manchester six years ago has been extradited to the United Kingdom. Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) handed the The post Portuguese murder suspect extradited to UK over Manchester gang clash appeared first on Portugal Resident .