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The Portugal News2 Jul

A fire that broke out in Vouzela, Viseu district, at 3am on 2 July, was being fought at 10:20am by more than 200 firefighters, assisted by 45 vehicles and eight aircraft, according to Civil Protection.

Portugal Resident2 Jul

A woman aged 89 appeared before Estarreja Judicial Court yesterday, following her arrest the day before ‘on suspicion of negligent arson’. According to GNR police, the elderly citizen had been The post Wildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Jul

The GNR have seized 1,100 litres of aguardente de medronho (Arbutus brandy) in Silves as part of an operation targeting the illegal production and sale of the traditional Algarve spirit. The post GNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2 Jul

As of 2 June, the entire interior North and Central regions of the country are at maximum fire risk, which also affects some municipalities in the districts of Faro, Évora, and Leiria, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Jornal do Algarve2 Jul

Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel, e Tavira foram hoje classificados, pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA), com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural. Os concelhos de Vila do Bispo, Aljezur, Lagos, Monchique, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António estão com perigo “muito elevado”.

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Nuno Borges produced arguably one of the best performances of his career on Centre Court at Wimbledon but was ultimately unable to overcome world no. 1 and defending champion Jannik The post Nuno Borges impresses but falls to world no.1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Jul

Around 20 dogs were rescued by the GNR (National Republican Guard) in the parish of Lousa, Loures, "in a state of poor health," following complaints from local residents, the security force reported, adding that a man to whom the animals belonged was identified.

Barlavento1 Jul

O dispositivo de combate aos incêndios entra hoje na capacidade máxima, com reforço de meios, enquanto a área ardida já duplica face a 2025. O conteúdo Dispositivo de combate aos incêndios reforçado quando área ardida já duplica face a 2025 aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News1 Jul

The fire that broke out in Varges, Murça, was brought under control at 9:40pm on 30 June, with approximately 230 personnel and 72 vehicles still on the ground, according to information from Civil Protection.

Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Loulé, São Brás de Alportel e Tavira foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) com risco “máximo” de incêndio rural no dia de hoje. Os concelhos Lagos, Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António estão com risco “muito elevado”. Já Vila do Bispo, Alje

Postal30 Jun

Comando territorial de Faro da GNR detetou 680 infrações rodoviárias no Algarve entre 22 e 28 de junho

Portugal Resident30 Jun

São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve has launched an emergency aid campaign to collect essential supplies for people affected by the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, with donations being accepted The post São Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jun

A 19-year-old male babysitter has been arrested in Portimão on suspicion of sexually abusing two young children while living with their family, Portugal’s PJ police have announced. The suspect is The post Babysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Jornal do Algarve30 Jun

A Polícia Judiciária (PJ) identificou e deteve um homem, de 19 anos, babysitter, pela presumível autoria de vinte crimes de abuso sexual de crianças, praticados entre maio e 24 de junho, em Portimão. O suspeito, “valendo-se da confiança gerada nos progenitores”, iniciou funções como babysitter, a tempo inteiro, em regi

Algarve Daily News30 Jun

The Judicial Police (PJ) has arrested a 19-year-old babysitter for allegedly committing 20 acts of sexual abuse against two children, aged seven and eight, in Portimão between some time beginning in May, up to 24 June. It is alleged that the suspect gave the children sweets and let them play video games to prevent them

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman and filming the attack inside a home in Portimão, according to Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ). The suspects, aged 18 The post Two teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident

Barlavento30 Jun

A Polícia Judiciária deteve dois homens em Portimão, suspeitos de violação, tentativa de violação e gravação ilícita de imagens, em novembro de 2025. O conteúdo PJ detém dois suspeitos em Portimão por violação e gravação de imagens aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Jornal do Algarve30 Jun

Dois homens foram detidos em Portimão por suspeitas de terem violado e gravado uma mulher, em dezembro, enquanto partilhavam casa na comemoração de um aniversário. A Polícia Judiciária (PJ) informou que os detidos têm 18 e 19 anos e estão indiciados pelos crimes de violação consumada e tentada e de gravações e fotograf

Portugal Resident30 Jun

A middle-aged man has been identified by the PSP police after allegedly filming three children at a shopping centre in Portimão. The incident, which reportedly took place on Sunday, June The post PSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and, for animal rescue organisations, the beginning of one of the most demanding times of the year: kitten season. As daylight increases in spring The post Kitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Jornal do Algarve30 Jun

Loulé, São Brás de Alportel e Tavira foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural. Os concelhos de Portimão, Silves, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António estão com risco “muito elevado” e Vila do Bispo, Aljezur, Lagos, Monchique e Albufei

Portugal Resident30 Jun

A Portuguese search-and-rescue team has located a survivor trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela, six days after the devastating earthquakes that have killed more than The post Portuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’ appeared first on Portugal Resi

The Portugal News30 Jun

The Lisbon Administrative Court has ordered the Portuguese State to compensate former Prime Minister José Sócrates (2005-2011) with €15,000 for mismanagement of justice in the Operation Marquês case.

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Portugal has been ordered to pay former prime minister José Sócrates €15,000 in compensation after a court ruled that authorities breached judicial secrecy during the early stages of the long-running The post Portugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .