The Portugal News17 SeptAIMA court cases to be handled across Portugal
Legal cases involving Portugal’s immigration agency will no longer all be directed to the same court in Lisbon under a new proposal presented in Parliament.
Portugal Resident17 SeptGenet rescued after falling into well in Silves
A genet has been rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside a well in Silves. Silves volunteer firefighters were alerted by a member of the public at around 2pm on The post Genet rescued after falling into well in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptGNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation
The GNR has increased enforcement against illegal immigration, human trafficking and labour exploitation, resulting, in August alone, in 232 arrests and 649 notices to leave the country. The actions aim The post GNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident17 SeptEleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra
A high-speed boat was detected at the mouth of the Tejo estuary last night by the Maritime Police, who, in an operation under the coordination of PJ Judicial Police, went The post Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptVRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions
Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for urgent government action on the Algarve’s national EN125 road after a fatal accident renewed concerns over dangerous junctions in The post VRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptPresident urges new impetus in education to promote reading
Portuguese president António José Seguro has called for a new impetus in policies to promote reading – arguing that the country cannot simply accept the problems highlighted by the latest The post President urges new impetus in education to promote reading appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptOtter rescued from trap in northern Portugal
An otter trapped in a metal cage has been rescued and returned to the wild by GNR environmental officers in northern Portugal. The animal, a Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), was The post Otter rescued from trap in northern Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 SeptEuropean Union wants to create a firefighting fleet
The European Union (EU) wants to create a fleet to fight increasingly intense and frequent fires, and has invited firefighters and emergency personnel to lead the effort, the President of the European Commission announced in Strasbourg.
The Portugal News16 SeptFire in Portugal still burning in Évora district
The wildfire in scrubland and woodland that started on the afternoon of 15 September in the municipality of Portel, Évora district, remains active, with a front yielding to resources, Civil Protection said.
Portugal Resident16 SeptPortuguese police help break cocaine-in-cosmetics trafficking route
Portuguese authorities played a key role in an international operation that dismantled a suspected cocaine trafficking network using cosmetics to conceal drugs being shipped from Brazil to Europe. The operation, The post Portuguese police help break cocaine-in-cosmetics trafficking route appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident15 SeptHundreds of firefighters tackle reignitions in Proença-a-Nova
The largest fire on the mainland today, in Alvito da Beira, was mobilizing 620 personnel at the end of this morning, supported by 207 vehicles and six aircraft. Fires in The post Hundreds of firefighters tackle reignitions in Proença-a-Nova appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 SeptBenfica eagle coach arrested for alleged drug scheme
The Polícia Judiciária reportedly arrested João Paulo Santos, one of the coaches of the Eagle Vitória, suspected of being part of a cocaine trafficking network.
Portugal Resident15 SeptAround 60 municipalities at maximum wildfire risk as temperatures hit 37°C
Around 60 municipalities across mainland Portugal are at maximum rural fire risk today (September 15), as hot and dry conditions continue across much of the country. The highest level of The post Around 60 municipalities at maximum wildfire risk as temperatures hit 37°C appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .