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Postal17 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.
Portugal Resident15 AugWildfire remains active in Vila Pouca de Aguiar
A wildfire that broke out on Friday in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Vila Real district, remained active this morning, with around 200 emergency personnel tackling the flames. The fire started The post Wildfire remains active in Vila Pouca de Aguiar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 AugINEM workers announce two strikes
Portugal's pre-hospital emergency technicians have announced two days of strike action in September over changes to the country's emergency medical service.
Portugal Resident14 AugHospital A&E department waiting times shorter than in 2024, says minister
Portugal’s minister of health has stated today that waiting times in hospital accident and emergency departments are “significantly better” than they were two years ago – in spite of numerous The post Hospital A&E department waiting times shorter than in 2024, says minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal14 AugPJ revela que jovem que matou mãe em Algés e irmã seriam vítimas de maus-tratos
O crime ocorrido em Algés poderá estar relacionado com alegados maus-tratos físicos e psicológicos da vítima contra os dois filhos
The Portugal News14 AugINEM workers demand the resignation of President Luís Mendes Cabral
Workers at the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) approved a resolution at a General Assembly demanding the resignation of the agency’s president, Luís Mendes Cabral.
Portugal Resident14 AugMinister of health ‘surprised’ by INEM strike; hopes for u-turn
Health minister, Ana Paula Martins, has expressed surprise today over last night’s announcement of strike action by workers at the National Institute for Medical Emergencies (INEM) in September, but said The post Minister of health ‘surprised’ by INEM strike; hopes for u-turn appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugINEM workers call two-day strike over ambulance shake-up
Workers at Portugal’s National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) have called a two-day strike for September 14 and 28 in protest at a planned reorganisation of the country’s emergency response The post INEM workers call two-day strike over ambulance shake-up appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugFifteen year old suspected of killing his mother in Oeiras
A 15-year-old boy is in police custody tonight, suspected of having killed his own mother. According to reports, the boy strangled his mother with a choke hold, or ‘mata-leão’ as The post Fifteen year old suspected of killing his mother in Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 AugHealthcare sector reinforced with €630 million to modernise the SNS
Healthcare was one of the areas most bolstered in the revisions to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with €630 million allocated to refurbish facilities, modernise the National Health Service (SNS), and acquire four medical emergency helicopters, the Government announced today.
PTPostal13 AugChuva ‘a potes’ e trovoadas a caminho de Portugal a partir deste dia e vão afetar estas regiões
Fim-de-semana em Portugal continental vai trazer agravamento do estado do tempo com chuva localmente forte e trovoadas com risco de incêndio
The Portugal News13 AugEmergency room wait times are rising again
The average waiting times for an initial medical assessment exceeded 11 hours today at the emergency department of Barreiro Hospital, part of the Arco Ribeirinho Local Health Unit (ULS), according to the National Health Service (SNS) portal.
Portugal Resident13 AugPJ police crack prison drug trafficking network, led by inmate
At the start of this week, 20 people were arrested who, “in an organised manner, supplied narcotics to the Guarda, Viseu, Coimbra and Lamego Prisons”. What wasn’t made clear, but The post PJ police crack prison drug trafficking network, led by inmate appeared first on Portugal Resident .