Portugal Resident6 AugForeign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira
The screams of a young woman being sexually assaulted in Albufeira during the early hours alerted plain-clothes police drafted in for the summer – which led to the arrest of The post Foreign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News5 Aug'Street value of around €500 million': Five tonnes of cocaine seized by Portuguese authorities from shipping containers in Sines
Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have seized five tonnes of cocaine from a container ship searched on Tuesday, 4 August, at the Port of Sines, in the Setúbal district located to the South of Lisbon, the police force announced today.
The Portugal News5 Aug100 Portuguese people suffer spinal cord injuries every year due to diving accidents
Around 100 Portuguese people suffer spinal cord injuries associated with diving accidents every year, experts warn, and are launching a national campaign to prevent permanent consequences such as paralysis of the legs, tetraplegia or death.
Portugal Resident5 AugCourt of Auditors identified irregularities in Luís Neves’ management of PJ – but waived them
New revelations today as press focus remains on Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves, despite his attempts to explain questions swirling since early last month, ‘point-by-point’. This time it is The post Court of Auditors identified irregularities in Luís Neves’ management of PJ – but waived them appeared fi
Portugal Resident5 AugUpdate: Three arrested as cocaine haul reaches five tonnes
Three foreign nationals have been arrested after the Judicial Police (PJ) seized around five tonnes of cocaine from a Hong Kong-flagged container ship intercepted off the Portuguese coast in one The post Update: Three arrested as cocaine haul reaches five tonnes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugGovernment warns that many fires in Portugal start due to human causes
The Secretary of State for Civil Protection warned in Guarda that, in Portugal, there continues to be "a lot of fire that starts from human responsibility, whether through intent or negligence."
Algarve Daily News4 AugAlbufeira: GNR arrest four nightclub pickpockets, recovering 29 stolen mobile phones
The GNR detained four men on Sunday, 2 August, suspected of stealing wallets and mobile phones from customers leaving nightlife venues in the municipality of Albufeira.
Portugal Resident4 AugPlanning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan
Another brainstorming session on the ‘Legacy Pet Plan’ has brought together the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA). “Twenty-five have signed-up (to the plan) The post Planning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugAnimal rescue integrated into civil protection plans in Portugal
Starting on 8 August, animal search, rescue, and relief operations will be integrated into municipal civil protection activities, according to a decree published on 3 August.
Portugal Resident4 AugEmergency plans must now include animal rescues
Animals will officially become part of Portugal’s civil protection system from Saturday (August 8), following the publication of new legislation that requires municipalities to plan for the rescue, evacuation and The post Emergency plans must now include animal rescues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News3 AugPortuguese military increase presence along Algarve’s coast, following incursion of 60,000 Moroccan migrants in Ceuta
The Portuguese Maritime Police, along with the Navy, have stepped up surveillance of the country’s maritime border through regular daily patrols by sea and land along the Algarve coast, following the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, Spain.
The Portugal News3 AugGNR steps up speed enforcement on roads in Portugal
The GNR will step up speed enforcement between 3 and 9 August on roads with the highest rates of accidents and speed limit violations, the security force announced.
Portugal Resident3 AugMaritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast
Maritime Police have released images of yet another successful drugs’ seizure – this time 2.1 tonnes of cocaine off the Alentejo coast, south of the Tróia Peninsula. As in a The post Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 Aug50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum fire risk
More than 50 municipalities in the northern and central interior and the Algarve are facing maximum fire danger on 3 July, on a day when the maximum temperature is expected to drop.
The Portugal News31 JulWild fire in the Algarve being extinguished
The Portugal Pathways film crew was filming near ARVAD Winery in Estômbar, Algarve, at around 5pm today when a nearby fire broke out.
Portugal Resident31 JulThree aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa
Update (6.45pm): The wildfire has now been placed in “em resolução” status, indicating it is under control, although 38 firefighters, supported by 12 fire engines, remain at the scene to The post Three aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 JulFire in Chaves in Portugal with 90% of the blaze extinguished
The fire that broke out on 30 July in Chaves still has a few hotspots that need to be brought under control, particularly near the A24 motorway, but is 90 per cent under control, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.
Portugal Resident31 JulNews Review: Wildfires rage, Neves under fire, Comporta transforms
In this July 31, 2026 Resident news podcast, Carl, Natasha, and guest Paul Rees discuss Portugal’s wildfire season, noting central Portugal is calm while major blazes in the north (including The post News Review: Wildfires rage, Neves under fire, Comporta transforms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulBirthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies
What should have been a week of celebration for Cadela Carlota was also a reminder that animal rescue rarely pauses, even for a birthday. Before reflecting on that sobering moment, The post Birthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulGNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra
GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulTide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire
Good news at last in the north of the country where a massive wildfire had been raging for the best part of three days. Starting in Valpaços, the fire that The post Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JulWildfires continue to plague Portugal, with a new blaze in Chaves
A fire that broke out on 30 July in São Domingos, in the municipality of Chaves, is being tackled by 126 firefighters, supported by 30 vehicles and eight aerial resources, according to a source from the fire service.
The Portugal News30 Jul6,000 hectares already burned in the Valpaços fire in Portugal
The fire that broke out on Tuesday in Ervões mobilised around 800 personnel on 30 July and will be reinforced with ground resources after difficulties operating aerial resources, as per a source from the Northern Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command.
Portugal Resident30 JulIRA rushes to rescue animals injured in Valpaços wildfire
The Intervenção e Resgate Animal (IRA) has deployed emergency teams to assist animals injured in the devastating wildfire that swept through Gorgoço, Valpaços, where several homes have been destroyed and The post IRA rushes to rescue animals injured in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .