Portugal Resident20 OctCouple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly
A man and woman, both aged 45, have been arrested in Silves, in the Algarve, on suspicion of carrying out a “fake accident” scam targeting elderly victims. The pair were The post Couple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctLidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal
Lidl Portugal has raised €270,000 to support animal welfare organisations across the country through the sale of its special charity shopping bag, known as ‘Pa-tudo’. The supermarket chain will distribute The post Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctNew Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire
One of Silves Council’s new rubbish collection trucks has been damaged by fire, prompting the Algarve municipality to appeal for greater care over what residents put into waste containers. The The post New Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctImmigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid
Underground holding cells, with abysmal conditions, are being used to hold undocumented immigrants who should be placed in Temporary Installation Centres (TICs), awaiting judicial decisions on whether they should be The post Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctGNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting
GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo. The rescue was carried out by officers The post GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctTAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again
One of TAP’s main unions has warned that employees must not once again be left to “rescue” the airline from the consequences of privatisation, while raising concerns over how Lufthansa The post TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctFundraiser launched for family of three men who died in Algarve work accident
A fundraiser has been launched to support the families of the three Romanian workers who died in a workplace accident in Almancil, Loulé on Monday. The victims have been named The post Fundraiser launched for family of three men who died in Algarve work accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 OctPortuguese murder suspect extradited to UK over Manchester gang clash
A 23-year-old Portuguese man suspected of involvement in a deadly gang clash in Manchester six years ago has been extradited to the United Kingdom. Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) handed the The post Portuguese murder suspect extradited to UK over Manchester gang clash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 OctGNR police seize 8,000 litres of petrol on A2 in suspected drug-trafficking case
Portugal’s GNR police have seized 8,000 litres of petrol being transported in hundreds of jerrycans after stopping a truck on the A2 motorway in Alcácer do Sal. The vehicle was The post GNR police seize 8,000 litres of petrol on A2 in suspected drug-trafficking case appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 Oct29 left homeless as fire tears through Faro homes
At least 29 people have been left homeless after a fire swept through prefabricated homes in Faro’s Horta da Areia neighbourhood this Tuesday afternoon (October 13). The blaze affected two The post 29 left homeless as fire tears through Faro homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 OctChega MP Rita Matias identified by police after Coimbra radio disruption
Chega MP Rita Matias was identified by police following Monday’s disruption of a live broadcast at Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC), a university radio station based in Coimbra, the PSP The post Chega MP Rita Matias identified by police after Coimbra radio disruption appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctOne dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro
One man has died during a major anti-drug operation off the Algarve which led to the seizure of around three tonnes of cocaine following a high-speed pursuit at sea. The The post One dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar
ABLE – Animal Blue Light Emergency, a registered charity based in Moncarapacho, East Algarve, is producing a 2027 wall calendar featuring work by local artists. The theme focuses on the The post Algarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctDrug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve
A 57-year-old man wanted by German authorities on suspicion of drug trafficking has been arrested in the Algarve by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ). The foreign national was located and detained The post Drug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctPolice arrest 39 suspected of €150 million tax fraud in mega EU operation
Yesterday’s mega police operation throughout Portugal concluded with the arrest of 39 people in Portugal , accused of defrauding the State of more than €150 million in an alleged VAT The post Police arrest 39 suspected of €150 million tax fraud in mega EU operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctDoctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation
A 61-year-old doctor has been arrested in the Algarve on suspicion of raping a patient during a consultation at a private clinic in Albufeira. The crime allegedly occurred in June The post Doctor detained in Albufeira on suspicion of raping patient during consultation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctMan walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car
A man walking on the A22 motorway after dark last night – following an accident with his own vehicle – was hit by a car, and is now in hospital The post Man walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctAround 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country
Around 700 inspectors of the PJ judicial police are this morning carrying out searches across the country. At issue is a scheme that is believed to have defrauded the State The post Around 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctFirefighter dies after being run over by water tank
A tragic accident, at a fire station in Paredes, has resulted in the death of a 24-year-old firefighter, undergoing training. According to Jornal de Notícias, Eduardo Santos, of the Rebordosa The post Firefighter dies after being run over by water tank appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctGovernment “leaves millions destined for distaster-stricken families in drawer”
Público newspaper today exposes yet another example of governments ‘announcing’ something grand, yet delivering considerably less. This time it is to do with emergency subsidies intended for families affected by The post Government “leaves millions destined for distaster-stricken families in drawer” appeared first on P
Portugal Resident4 OctTeen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online
The GNR recorded almost 800 incidents linked to offending by children and teenagers aged 16 and under in the first half of this year — with increases in drug trafficking, The post Teen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctUndocumented migrants raise concerns in Aljezur
Undocumented migrants are causing major concerns in the rural backwater of Vale da Telha, Aljezur. The men all appear to be part of the group ‘detained’ last week in GNR The post Undocumented migrants raise concerns in Aljezur appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctFuels may “put sustainability of emergency air transport at risk”
Gulf Med, the company responsible for emergency medical air transport warns that the increase in fuel prices may put its operation at risk. It is asking to be included in The post Fuels may “put sustainability of emergency air transport at risk” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctPorto mayor calls for ‘tougher approach’ to drug trafficking
Porto mayor Pedro Duarte has called for a “tougher approach” from police and judicial authorities against drug trafficking, arguing that the problem is taking a heavy toll on drug users, The post Porto mayor calls for ‘tougher approach’ to drug trafficking appeared first on Portugal Resident .