Portugal Resident19 AugUPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street
The mother of a three-year-old boy found alone in a Braga street in the early hours of this morning has been located by police and formally named an arguida (suspect) The post UPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugGNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars
Portugal’s GNR police have urged drivers never to leave animals inside parked cars during hot weather, warning that even a few minutes can have serious consequences. “Leaving an animal inside The post GNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugAround 270 firefighters injured on duty in Portugal this year
Around 270 firefighters have been injured during emergency operations in Portugal since the beginning of the year, according to the Portuguese Firefighters’ League (LBP). League president António Nunes announced figure The post Around 270 firefighters injured on duty in Portugal this year appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News19 AugGNR arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network
The GNR has arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network following an operation launched in 2026, which had already led to the arrests of approximately 50 people, the force announced.
The Portugal News19 AugFirefighters injured in Arouca are in serious condition
Three of the four Arouca volunteer firefighters travelling in a fire truck that crashed today sustained serious injuries, Commander Ricardo Fradique told Lusa.
Portugal Resident19 AugTwo workers killed as crane topples in Sintra
Two workers have died after a large crane toppled onto a public road in Belas, Sintra, this morning, in the latest of a troubling series of fatal accidents involving cranes The post Two workers killed as crane topples in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Postal19 AugGNR procura homem desaparecido há duas semanas na serra de Loulé
Ildefonso Cabrita, de 67 anos, está desaparecido desde 5 de agosto. A GNR já realizou buscas com cães e drones na zona de Alte
Algarve Daily News18 AugAlentejo man arrested after attempting to kill father and son with shotgun
A 48-year-old man has been arrested by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ) for his involvement in an attempted murder targeting a 19-year-old man and his 37-year-old father in Beja on 26 March. The suspect, who had been on the run since the incident, has now voluntarily handed himself in to the authorities.
Portugal Resident18 AugOver 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire
More than 400 firefighters are battling a wildfire with three active fronts in the Bragança district, as difficult terrain and worsening weather complicate operations. The fire broke out in Torre The post Over 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal18 AugManuela perdeu a pensão de reforma aos 67 anos depois de tentar ‘enganar’ a Segurança Social: tribunal foi implacável
Uma tentativa de enganar a Segurança Social acabou em tribunal e levou uma cidadã espanhola a perder a pensão de reforma
Portugal Resident18 AugZoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science
The remarkable recovery of a 300kg leatherback turtle rescued off the Algarve coast has become the subject of a scientific study that could help improve the rehabilitation of one of The post Zoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal17 AugAntonieta viveu 9 anos com o companheiro e vê Segurança Social recusar-lhe direito a pensão de viuvez de 2.694€: tribunal teve decisão final
Por nunca ter formalizado a união de facto com o seu companheiro, a Segurança Social recusou a atribuição da pensão de viuvez a esta espanhola
PTPostal17 AugInquilinos deixam de pagar renda após alegarem baratas: tribunal condena-os a pagar este valor e marca despejo para novembro
Os inquilinos alegaram problemas com baratas em Espanha para não pagarem a renda, mas o tribunal rejeitou os argumentos
Algarve Daily News17 Aug17-hour A&E wait: Algarve health chief says hospital website’s online figures were wrong
The president of the Algarve’s regional health board, the Local Health Unit (ULS), has disputed emergency department waiting times published on the SNS Portal for Faro and Portimão hospitals, blaming the figures on errors in the computer system.
Portugal Resident17 AugFire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro
UPDATE: Fire brought under control and now in extinction phase; location updated to Alfanzina A wildfire broke out late this afternoon in the Lagoa area, mobilising firefighters and three aerial The post Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugPortugal launches nationwide drink-driving crackdown
Portuguese authorities are launching a new nationwide road safety campaign on Tuesday (August 18) targeting drink-driving, with increased police checks planned across the country until August 24. The “Taxa Zero The post Portugal launches nationwide drink-driving crackdown appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 Aug"Zero-Tolerance Driving" campaign hits the road in Portugal
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the PSP, and the GNR are launching the “Zero Alcohol Behind the Wheel” campaign on Tuesday to raise awareness about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The Portugal News17 Aug750 firefighters are battling four fires in northern Portugal
As of 7:00am, more than 750 firefighters were battling four blazes in the districts of Bragança, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, and Porto; the fire in Torre de Moncorvo required the largest deployment of resources, according to civil protection authorities.
PTPostal17 AugGNR reforça fiscalização à caça em todo o país
A nova operação da GNR acompanha a época venatória e pretende prevenir infrações que coloquem em risco pessoas, bens e recursos cinegéticos
PTPostal16 Aug“Não têm vergonha”: José reforma-se após 44 anos na polícia e fica a receber menos 12.600€ de pensão por ano do que outros agentes
José reformou-se após 44 anos na polícia e o valor da sua pensão está no centro de uma nova polémica em Espanha
Portugal Resident15 AugSystem error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units
An IT system error caused waiting times displayed for the emergency departments at Faro and Portimão hospitals to be significantly inflated this morning, according to Algarve health authority ULS Algarve. The post System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 AugPSP denies police shortage in Lisbon’s Baixa and backs crackdown on ‘fake drugs’
Portugal’s PSP police have rejected claims of a lack of officers in Lisbon’s Baixa district and called for the sale of substances passed off as illegal drugs to be made The post PSP denies police shortage in Lisbon’s Baixa and backs crackdown on ‘fake drugs’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal15 AugTinha 10 anos de casa, mas o Lidl despediu-a por acumular descontos de clientes: tribunal foi chamado a intervir
Lidl despediu uma funcionária espanhola por acumular descontos associados às compras de clientes, levando a justiça a analisar o caso
The Portugal News15 AugViolent crime declines across cities
The US recorded another sharp fall in its murder rate, with homicides down 18 percent in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2025.