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 .
Portugal Resident8 SeptMinister stands ground, fending off repeated calls for his resignation
Luís Neves, Portugal’s minister-under-fire for the last few months, looks likely to emerge from the parliamentary grilling this morning with his head held high: he is staying put, he insists, The post Minister stands ground, fending off repeated calls for his resignation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptAmbulance service strike to go ahead next week
STEPH, the Syndicate of Pre-Hospital Emergency technicians has announced that it will be striking, as threatened, next week and the week after. Space had been given for INEM (the national The post Ambulance service strike to go ahead next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 SeptTavira quarry ordered to close, with immediate effect
Tavira court has ordered the immediate closure of the Cerro do Meio quarry for violating the rights of the residents in the parish union of Luz de Tavira and Santa The post Tavira quarry ordered to close, with immediate effect appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5 SeptA Climate Grand Jeté
The first hurricane to hit Hawaii in 34 years. The Mediterranean on fire from Spain to Greece.
Portugal Resident4 SeptPortuguese worker dies after being crushed by crane in Switzerland
A 53-year-old Portuguese man has died in a workplace accident in Switzerland after a crane reportedly toppled and trapped him against a container. The accident happened at around 5pm on The post Portuguese worker dies after being crushed by crane in Switzerland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptNine pediatric emergency department chiefs resign from top Lisbon hospital
Nine pediatric emergency team chiefs at Dona Estefânia Hospital, in Lisbon, have announced their resignations, citing constraints with anesthesiology. The São José Local Health Unit (ULS) confirmed today that it The post Nine pediatric emergency department chiefs resign from top Lisbon hospital appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News3 SeptPortugal police warns of new card scam
Finding a new credit card in the post might normally mean a replacement has arrived from your bank. But if you weren’t expecting one, the GNR is warning people in Portugal not to use it.
The Portugal News3 SeptLisbon unveils memorial for Glória funicular victims
Lisbon has unveiled a memorial to the 16 people killed in the Elevador da Glória accident, exactly one year after the tragedy.
Portugal Resident3 SeptMaritime police searching for young man missing since ‘party boat’ docked in Lisbon
Maritime police are today said to be searching along the Tejo river in LIsbon for any sign of missing young man, Julian Amaral, 23. who has not been seen since The post Maritime police searching for young man missing since ‘party boat’ docked in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptPolice pull over around 280 drunk drivers every week
… and that’s just the GNR! Every week, Portugal’s GNR police stops around 280 drivers with blood alcohol levels constituting a criminal offence, bringing the cumulative total to 8,438 arrests The post Police pull over around 280 drunk drivers every week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptMemorial to victims of Glória Funicular tragedy inaugurated in private ceremony
A memorial to the victims of the Glória elevator tragedy in Lisbon has been inaugurated today in Largo da Oliveirinha, next to Calçada da Glória, where the accident occurred exactly The post Memorial to victims of Glória Funicular tragedy inaugurated in private ceremony appeared first on Portugal Resident .