The Portugal News25 SeptFire in Alentejo in resolution phase
The fire that broke out on the afternoon of 24 September in an area of scrubland and cork oak trees in the municipality of Odemira, in the district of Beja, was declared under control at 7:45 am on 25 September, the Civil Protection reported.
The Portugal News24 SeptSmoke from São Marcos da Serra fire visible in Portimão
A large column of smoke from a vegetation fire near São Marcos da Serra was visible from Portimão on Thursday afternoon.
Portugal Resident24 SeptPAN wants sex with animals classified as crime
PAN – the Peoples, Animals, Nature Party – has introduced a bill to criminalise sex with animals. The intention is that anyone who “sexually abuses a companion animal through copulation, The post PAN wants sex with animals classified as crime appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News23 SeptAlbufeira mayor chooses to face trial over alleged discrimination and incitement to hatred, declining judicial inquiry
The mayor of Albufeira, Rui Cristina, said yesterday, 22 September, that he will not request a judicial inquiry into the discrimination and incitement to hatred case presented against him by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and will instead choose to defend himself at court.
Portugal Resident23 SeptMaritime Police seize another 2,000-litres of fuel, plus vehicle, in Cacilhas (Almada)
Maritime Police are celebrating yet another ‘coup’: the seizure of yet another vehicle, along with 2,000-litres of fuel. Granted, they may not have located the vessel which presumably was to The post Maritime Police seize another 2,000-litres of fuel, plus vehicle, in Cacilhas (Almada) appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident23 SeptPublic Prosecutor’s Office seeks conviction of three Navy servicemen for violation of State secrets
The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) today sought the conviction of three Navy servicemen accused of the crime of violation of State secrets in the case of the Naval Patrol Vessel The post Public Prosecutor’s Office seeks conviction of three Navy servicemen for violation of State secrets appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident23 SeptPublic Prosecutor’s Office conducts searches related to complaint against national director of PJ criminal police, Carlos Cabreiro
UPAT, the Prevention and Technological Support Unit of the PJ judicial police, is being searched this morning by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a complaint of false testimony The post Public Prosecutor’s Office conducts searches related to complaint against national director of PJ criminal police, Ca
Portugal Resident23 SeptBed bugs?! The least of police recruits problems in Portalegre
Sixteen trainees from the GNR Training Centre in Portalegre were admitted to the city’s hospital yesterday with “respiratory and digestive problems”. Only last week, the same centre saw the training The post Bed bugs?! The least of police recruits problems in Portalegre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 SeptMunicipalities in the Algarve under maximum fire risk
More than 70 municipalities in the North, Central, and Algarve regions face maximum rural fire risk on 23 September, as temperatures remain high across most of the territory, according to IPMA.
Portugal Resident23 SeptDriver who injured two Portimão police officers hands himself in
The driver accused of injuring two PSP officers in Portimão while fleeing after being stopped for drink-driving has handed himself in to police. The man, a Brazilian national, presented himself The post Driver who injured two Portimão police officers hands himself in appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 SeptAlbufeira mayor opts for trial over discrimination and hate-incitement charge
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has chosen to contest in court a Public Prosecutor’s Office charge of discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence, namely against the local Roma community, saying The post Albufeira mayor opts for trial over discrimination and hate-incitement charge appeared first on Portugal Resid
The Portugal News22 SeptAIMA workers demand same salary supplement as PSP and GNR
The Union of Migration Technicians argues that AIMA workers should receive the same salary supplement proposed for police officers working in border control.
Portugal Resident22 SeptAlmost 6,000 litres of fuel seized by Maritime Police in Porto Brandão
Almost 6,000 litres of fuel were seized in the early hours of this morning after authorities intercepted a recreational vessel, and a van, in Porto Brandão, Almada. According to reports, The post Almost 6,000 litres of fuel seized by Maritime Police in Porto Brandão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News21 SeptPortimão: Two police officers run over by drunk driver who fled scene after having license suspended
Two PSP (Public Security Police) officers were struck by a vehicle in the early hours of this morning, 21 September, in Portimão by a drunk driver who fled the scene while being given a ticket.
Portugal Resident21 SeptDrink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão
Two PSP officers were injured in Portimão in the early hours of this Monday (September 21) after being struck by a car driven by a man who had just been The post Drink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 SeptWaiting times in Portuguese hospital emergency rooms are high
Waiting times in emergency rooms have increased again in some hospitals, with urgent patients waiting almost 10 hours to see a doctor, according to the National Health Service (SNS) portal.
Portugal Resident21 SeptGoldman Sachs in court over €90 million received weeks before BES banking collapse
Goldman Sachs is to face the liquidators of Banco Espírito Santo in a Lisbon court over more than €90 million in fees and interest linked to a financing deal completed The post Goldman Sachs in court over €90 million received weeks before BES banking collapse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 SeptSome fires in Portugal are under control
The fire that broke out on the night of 20 September in the municipality of Castro Daires, in the district of Viseu, is under control, an official source from Civil Protection told Lusa.
Portugal Resident20 SeptGovernment’s buy-in to REN electrical grid opens Pandora’s Box
With the government already under fire for the way it deals with Portugal’s media, tabloid Correio da Manhã has honed in on the recent 13.7% buy-in to REN (the country’s The post Government’s buy-in to REN electrical grid opens Pandora’s Box appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 SeptArganil fire brought under control overnight
The fire in Arganil, in the district of Coimbra, was brought under control at 00.36 this morning, a civil protection source has told Lusa. According to a source from the The post Arganil fire brought under control overnight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 SeptMajor fire in Coimbra district spreads rapidly to four municipalities
Wildfire news this evening is all about the large fire that began in Arganil, Coimbra district, and rapidly spread to four municipalities, threatening villages, and causing injuries to at least The post Major fire in Coimbra district spreads rapidly to four municipalities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 SeptA1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro
A major wildfire near Aveiro has forced the closure of the A1 motorway in both directions, as hundreds of firefighters and other emergency personnel battle the flames. The fire broke The post A1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 SeptResponsible pet adoption takes place at Algarve Shopping
Algarve Shopping and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) are joining forces in a new adoption campaign.
Portugal Resident18 SeptMaritime police seize 2nd suspected drug boat in two days
The wave of apprehensions of high speed boats commonly used by drug traffickers has continued this week with a second vessel being ‘seized’ late yesterday afternoon, around 13 kms off The post Maritime police seize 2nd suspected drug boat in two days appeared first on Portugal Resident .