Portugal Resident14 OctGNR police seize 8,000 litres of petrol on A2 in suspected drug-trafficking case
Portugal’s GNR police have seized 8,000 litres of petrol being transported in hundreds of jerrycans after stopping a truck on the A2 motorway in Alcácer do Sal. The vehicle was The post GNR police seize 8,000 litres of petrol on A2 in suspected drug-trafficking case appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 OctFire in Coimbra
At 7:42 pm, a fire broke out in Coimbra by the Mata Nacional do Choupal.
Portugal Resident13 Oct29 left homeless as fire tears through Faro homes
At least 29 people have been left homeless after a fire swept through prefabricated homes in Faro’s Horta da Areia neighbourhood this Tuesday afternoon (October 13). The blaze affected two The post 29 left homeless as fire tears through Faro homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 OctChega MP Rita Matias identified by police after Coimbra radio disruption
Chega MP Rita Matias was identified by police following Monday’s disruption of a live broadcast at Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC), a university radio station based in Coimbra, the PSP The post Chega MP Rita Matias identified by police after Coimbra radio disruption appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 OctNew PSP director takes office in Portugal
Pedro Moura assumes leadership of Portugal’s Public Security Police.
The Portugal News12 OctPortuguese Maritime Police rescue 45 migrants in Greece
The latest rescue brings the total number of migrants rescued by Portuguese authorities off the Greek island of Gavdos to 190 over three days.
Portugal Resident12 OctOne dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro
One man has died during a major anti-drug operation off the Algarve which led to the seizure of around three tonnes of cocaine following a high-speed pursuit at sea. The The post One dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar
ABLE – Animal Blue Light Emergency, a registered charity based in Moncarapacho, East Algarve, is producing a 2027 wall calendar featuring work by local artists. The theme focuses on the The post Algarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctDrug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve
A 57-year-old man wanted by German authorities on suspicion of drug trafficking has been arrested in the Algarve by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ). The foreign national was located and detained The post Drug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 OctAccidents do happen, and it wasn’t on my agenda
But hats off to the health system here in Portugal.
Algarve Daily News9 OctNearly four tonnes of cocaine seized off Alentejo coast, as three drug smugglers arrested
Almost four tonnes of cocaine have been seized and three men arrested after the GNR intercepted a suspected drug transfer at sea near the mouth of the River Mira, in the early hours of Thursday, 8 October.
The Portugal News8 OctMilitary performs unprecedented rescue in Portugal
Portuguese military personnel were travelling from Queluz to Coimbra on the A1 highway when they encountered an unexpected rescue operation on the morning of 8 October.
The Portugal News8 OctGNR and PSP launch nationwide wave of protests in Portugal
This Thursday in Lisbon, people from the National Republican Guard (GNR) and the Public Security Police (PSP) are demonstrating to call for higher salaries, a reorganisation of their careers, and better working conditions in the field.
Portugal Resident8 OctPolice arrest 39 suspected of €150 million tax fraud in mega EU operation
Yesterday’s mega police operation throughout Portugal concluded with the arrest of 39 people in Portugal , accused of defrauding the State of more than €150 million in an alleged VAT The post Police arrest 39 suspected of €150 million tax fraud in mega EU operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 OctMajor mobile fraud police operation in Portugal
Portuguese police take part in a European operation against the illegal sale of mobile phones.
The Portugal News7 OctTavira's Municipal Youth Strategy is now open for consultation
Residents can contribute to future municipal youth policies until November 9th.
Portugal Resident7 OctDoctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation
A 61-year-old doctor has been arrested in the Algarve on suspicion of raping a patient during a consultation at a private clinic in Albufeira. The crime allegedly occurred in June The post Doctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctMan walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car
A man walking on the A22 motorway after dark last night – following an accident with his own vehicle – was hit by a car, and is now in hospital The post Man walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctAround 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country
Around 700 inspectors of the PJ judicial police are this morning carrying out searches across the country. At issue is a scheme that is believed to have defrauded the State The post Around 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News6 OctSex pest Albufeira doctor, 61, arrested on suspicion of forcing himself on patient during consultation
A 61-year-old doctor was arrested on Tuesday, 6 October, on suspicion of raping a 52-year-old female patient during a consultation in Albufeira. Police say the alleged assault happened during a private consultation back in June, and that the suspect has previous convictions for sexual offences
Algarve Daily News5 OctTwo men arrested in Silves after posing as CTT postmen to steal parcels
Two men, aged 19 and 26, have been arrested by the GNR in Silves on suspicion of fraud, after allegedly collecting a series of strangers’ parcels from CTT, Portugal's postal service, the force said in a statement. The suspect were caught with goods worth about €3,500, the GNR says.
Portugal Resident5 OctFirefighter dies after being run over by water tank
A tragic accident, at a fire station in Paredes, has resulted in the death of a 24-year-old firefighter, undergoing training. According to Jornal de Notícias, Eduardo Santos, of the Rebordosa The post Firefighter dies after being run over by water tank appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctGovernment “leaves millions destined for distaster-stricken families in drawer”
Público newspaper today exposes yet another example of governments ‘announcing’ something grand, yet delivering considerably less. This time it is to do with emergency subsidies intended for families affected by The post Government “leaves millions destined for distaster-stricken families in drawer” appeared first on P
Portugal Resident4 OctTeen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online
The GNR recorded almost 800 incidents linked to offending by children and teenagers aged 16 and under in the first half of this year — with increases in drug trafficking, The post Teen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online appeared first on Portugal Resident .