Portugal Resident20h agoDrink-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 .
Portugal Resident22h agoGoldman 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 .
Portugal Resident2d agoGovernment’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 Resident2d agoArganil 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 Resident2d agoMajor 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 Resident4d agoA1 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 .
Portugal Resident4d agoMaritime 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 .
Portugal Resident5d agoGenet 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 Resident5d agoGNR 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 Resident5d agoEleven 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 Resident5d agoVRSA 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 Resident6d agoPresident 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 Resident6d agoOtter 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 .
Portugal Resident6d agoPortuguese 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 .
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 .
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 .
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
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 .
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 .