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Sul Informação20 Aug

Apreendidos em Aljezur 6.750 litros de combustível para apoio ao tráfico de droga

A Unidade de Controlo Costeiro e de Fronteiras (UCCF) apreendeu, em Aljezur, cerca de 6.750 litros de gasolina, quatro viaturas e um telemóvel, suspeitos de serem utilizados no apoio ao tráfico de droga, anunciou hoje a GNR. A operação foi conduzida pelo… O conteúdo Apreendidos em Aljezur 6.750 litros de combustível pa

Algarve Daily News20 Aug

Algarve: GNR uncovers huge fuel cache along Aljezur coast linked to suspected international drug trafficking

Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) has seized 6,750 litres of petrol, four vehicles, and a mobile phone in the Algarvian municipality of Aljezur, in an operation targeting what authorities believe was equipment intended to facilitate international drug trafficking.

The Portugal News20 Aug

More than 3 tonnes of cocaine seized in Portugal

More than three tonnes of cocaine have been seized and three men arrested following a joint operation by Portuguese and Spanish police targeting an international drug trafficking network.

PT
Postal20 Aug

Discordar não é crime. Discriminar pode ser | Editorial de Henrique Dias Freire

“Num Estado de Direito, ninguém deve ser condenado pela sua opinião. Mas ninguém deve ser colocado no fim da fila por causa da sua etnia”, escreve Henrique Dias Freire

PT
Postal20 Aug

Prometeu gomas e uma massagem: homem de 68 anos detido em Portimão por suspeitas de abuso sexual de criança

Um homem foi detido pela Polícia Judiciária em Portimão por suspeitas da prática de um crime de abuso sexual de crianças

Portugal Resident20 Aug

Wrong-way bridge e-scooter rider had 2.25g/l alcohol level

The man filmed riding an electric scooter against traffic on Lisbon’s 25 de Abril Bridge earlier this week had a blood alcohol level of 2.25g/l, Portugal’s PSP police have revealed. The post Wrong-way bridge e-scooter rider had 2.25g/l alcohol level appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Barlavento20 Aug

Homem de 68 anos detido em Portimão por suspeita de abuso sexual de criança

A Polícia Judiciária deteve em Portimão um homem de 68 anos suspeito de abuso sexual de uma criança de 10 anos. O inquérito é titulado pelo Ministério Público de Portimão. O conteúdo Homem de 68 anos detido em Portimão por suspeita de abuso sexual de criança aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Sul Informação20 Aug

Mais de 3600 acidentes e 52 mortos em acidentes com motociclos no 1.º semestre

A Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) registou, no primeiro semestre deste ano, 3.673 acidentes com motociclos, que causaram 52 mortos e 342 feridos graves, informou hoje aquela força de segurança. Em comunicado, a GNR adianta que no primeiro semestre deste ano foram registados,… O conteúdo Mais de 3600 acidentes e 52 mo

PT
Sul Informação20 Aug

Mais de 3600 acidentes e 52 mortos em sinistros com motociclos no 1.º semestre

A Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) registou, no primeiro semestre deste ano, 3.673 acidentes com motociclos, que causaram 52 mortos e 342 feridos graves, informou hoje aquela força de segurança. Em comunicado, a GNR adianta que no primeiro semestre deste ano foram registados,… O conteúdo Mais de 3600 acidentes e 52 mo

PT
Sul Informação20 Aug

Homem detido por abusar de criança de 10 anos em Portimão

Um homem de 68 anos foi detido pelo crime de abuso sexual de crianças, cometido no passado dia 17 de Agosto, na sua residência, em Portimão. De acordo com a Polícia Judiciária, o suspeito aproveitou-se da confiança gerada na família da vítima,… O conteúdo Homem detido por abusar de criança de 10 anos em Portimão aparec

Portugal Resident20 Aug

GNR records 52 deaths in motorcycle crashes in first half of 2026

Motorcycle crashes recorded by the GNR police in Portugal during the first half of 2026 caused 52 deaths and left 342 people seriously injured. The police force recorded 3,673 crashes The post GNR records 52 deaths in motorcycle crashes in first half of 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Aug

Arouca wildfire reduced to one active front as hundreds remain deployed

A major wildfire in Arouca (Aveiro district) was reduced to a single active front early on Thursday morning, although nearly 600 emergency personnel remained deployed as Portugal continued to battle The post Arouca wildfire reduced to one active front as hundreds remain deployed appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Aug

UPDATE: 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 Aug

GNR 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 Aug

Around 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 Aug

GNR 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 Aug

Firefighters 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 Aug

Two 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 Aug

GNR 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 Aug

Alentejo 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 Aug

Over 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 .

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Postal18 Aug

Manuela 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 Aug

Zoomarine 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 .

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Postal17 Aug

Antonieta 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