Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns
Portugal has become an increasingly important gateway for cocaine trafficking into Europe, with organised crime groups using semi-submersible vessels capable of carrying up to 10 tonnes of drugs across the The post Portugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident25 JunManhunt underway across central Portugal after woman stabbed in Leiria
Police have launched a manhunt* after a woman was stabbed in the underground car park of a shopping centre in Leiria today, with her alleged attacker fleeing the scene in The post Manhunt underway across central Portugal after woman stabbed in Leiria appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPortimão presents 10-point security plan to government
Portimão Municipal Council has presented a 10-point security plan to the government aimed at strengthening public safety in the municipality and across the Algarve, including calls for more police officers, The post Portimão presents 10-point security plan to government appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPortugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes
Portugal has activated emergency assistance for its citizens in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country yesterday evening, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700 and leaving The post Portugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident24 JunAlbufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer
Albufeira will receive between 35 and 40 additional GNR officers during the summer season following a meeting between local authorities and government officials. The reinforcement was confirmed on Monday during The post Albufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident24 JunPolice probe Lisbon travel agencies over suspected fake documents
Portuguese police have inspected four travel agencies in central Lisbon areas known for large numbers of immigrants following complaints from foreign nationals who allegedly paid for services to obtain documents The post Police probe Lisbon travel agencies over suspected fake documents appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident24 JunPolice seize almost half tonne of drugs on Canaries-Azores ‘cocaine highway’
In the space of two weeks, authorities have seized almost half a tonne of drugs on the so-called “cocaine highway” between the Portuguese Azores Islands and the Spanish Canary Islands, The post Police seize almost half tonne of drugs on Canaries-Azores ‘cocaine highway’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunIs Portugal safe? Crime, lifestyle and why expats continue to choose it
In an increasingly uncertain world, safety has become one of the most important factors influencing where people choose to live. For many of those relocating to Portugal, whether from the The post Is Portugal safe? Crime, lifestyle and why expats continue to choose it appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunAlmost three tonnes of sardines ‘seized’ at Aveiro fish docks
GNR police have seized almost three tonnes of sardines from Aveiro fish docks, identifying two fishermen for offences related to the capture and sale of fish. As a statement by The post Almost three tonnes of sardines ‘seized’ at Aveiro fish docks appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunCastro Marim renews call for new GNR station during minister’s visit
Castro Marim has renewed its long-running call for a new GNR station after hosting a visit from top government representatives on Tuesday (June 23). The visit, which took place on The post Castro Marim renews call for new GNR station during minister’s visit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunMother of abandoned French children to remain in Portugal despite agreeing to extradition
The French mother accused of abandoning her two young children near Alcácer do Sal will remain in custody in Portugal despite agreeing to be extradited to France, the Évora Court The post Mother of abandoned French children to remain in Portugal despite agreeing to extradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunMajor wildfire breaks out in Loulé, forcing closure of EN2
A major wildfire broke out near Besteiros, in the municipality of Loulé, this Tuesday morning (June 23), prompting a large-scale emergency response and the closure of the national EN2 road The post Major wildfire breaks out in Loulé, forcing closure of EN2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunEmergency appeal after 250 dogs rescued from suspected puppy farm in Portugal
Animal welfare organization IRA – Intervenção e Resgate Animal is appealing for urgent help after what has been described as the “largest dog rescue operation ever carried out in Portugal”. The post Emergency appeal after 250 dogs rescued from suspected puppy farm in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunMaritime Police to deploy Portuguese-made drones to patrol national waters
Portugal’s Maritime Police will soon be using Portuguese-built autonomous drones to help monitor the country’s coastline and maritime territory after technology company Tekever secured its first contract with the National The post Maritime Police to deploy Portuguese-made drones to patrol national waters appeared first
Portugal Resident22 JunFour arrested after police intercept speedboat off Algarve coast
Vessel carrying 4,000 litres of fuel and equipment linked to organised crime was stopped following overnight pursuit Four people were arrested after Maritime Police intercepted a high-speed boat carrying around The post Four arrested after police intercept speedboat off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident22 JunPortimão firefighters receive new €280,000 wildfire response vehicle
Portimão Municipal Council has handed over a new wildfire response vehicle to the city’s volunteer fire brigade, boosting local firefighting capacity ahead of the summer fire season. The new vehicle The post Portimão firefighters receive new €280,000 wildfire response vehicle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JunGNR deploys 230 daily patrols to prevent wildfires
The GNR has stepped up its wildfire prevention and surveillance operations, deploying 230 daily patrols across Portugal as the country braces for a period of extreme heat and elevated fire The post GNR deploys 230 daily patrols to prevent wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .