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Portugal Resident6d agoThree aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa
Update (6.45pm): The wildfire has now been placed in “em resolução” status, indicating it is under control, although 38 firefighters, supported by 12 fire engines, remain at the scene to The post Three aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6d agoFire in Chaves in Portugal with 90% of the blaze extinguished
The fire that broke out on 30 July in Chaves still has a few hotspots that need to be brought under control, particularly near the A24 motorway, but is 90 per cent under control, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.
Portugal Resident6d agoNews Review: Wildfires rage, Neves under fire, Comporta transforms
In this July 31, 2026 Resident news podcast, Carl, Natasha, and guest Paul Rees discuss Portugal’s wildfire season, noting central Portugal is calm while major blazes in the north (including The post News Review: Wildfires rage, Neves under fire, Comporta transforms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoBirthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies
What should have been a week of celebration for Cadela Carlota was also a reminder that animal rescue rarely pauses, even for a birthday. Before reflecting on that sobering moment, The post Birthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoGNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra
GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Postal6d agoDe norte a sul: há mais de 50 concelhos em perigo máximo de incêndio
Algarve a destaca-se pela subida da temperatura, ao mesmo tempo que mais de 50 concelhos permanecem em perigo máximo de incêndio
Portugal Resident6d agoTide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire
Good news at last in the north of the country where a massive wildfire had been raging for the best part of three days. Starting in Valpaços, the fire that The post Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Jornal do Algarve6d agoSeis concelhos algarvios estão hoje com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural
O Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) colocou Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel e Tavira com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural durante o dia de hoje. Com risco “muito elevado” estão Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António. Já Lagoa, Faro e O
The Portugal News30 JulWildfires continue to plague Portugal, with a new blaze in Chaves
A fire that broke out on 30 July in São Domingos, in the municipality of Chaves, is being tackled by 126 firefighters, supported by 30 vehicles and eight aerial resources, according to a source from the fire service.
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Barlavento30 JulGNR regista em seis meses 312 casos de maus-tratos a animais e 159 abandonos
As férias de verão concentram quase 40% dos abandonos. O conteúdo GNR regista em seis meses 312 casos de maus-tratos a animais e 159 abandonos aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
PTJornal do Algarve30 JulFérias de verão concentram quase 40% dos abandonos de animais, alerta a GNR
O período de férias de verão continua a ser uma das épocas do ano com maior número de abandonos de animais de companhia. De acordo com a Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), os meses de julho e agosto concentram 38,1% das ocorrências registadas anualmente, levando a força de segurança a reforçar o apelo à adoção responsá
The Portugal News30 Jul6,000 hectares already burned in the Valpaços fire in Portugal
The fire that broke out on Tuesday in Ervões mobilised around 800 personnel on 30 July and will be reinforced with ground resources after difficulties operating aerial resources, as per a source from the Northern Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command.
PTBarlavento30 JulGNR resgata equídeo que caiu numa vala em Albufeira
A GNR resgatou um equídeo que caiu numa vala em Albufeira, após cerca de quatro horas de trabalhos. O animal sofreu pequenas escoriações. O conteúdo GNR resgata equídeo que caiu numa vala em Albufeira aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
Portugal Resident30 JulIRA rushes to rescue animals injured in Valpaços wildfire
The Intervenção e Resgate Animal (IRA) has deployed emergency teams to assist animals injured in the devastating wildfire that swept through Gorgoço, Valpaços, where several homes have been destroyed and The post IRA rushes to rescue animals injured in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal30 JulGNR resgata equídeo que caiu numa vala em Albufeira
Resgate mobilizou várias entidades em Albufeira e terminou com o equídeo fora de perigo, apesar de algumas escoriações ligeiras
Portugal Resident30 JulBaby born at home after Almada emergency call waits 30 minutes for ambulance
A 35-year-old woman gave birth at home in Almada before an ambulance could be dispatched, despite being classified as a priority-two emergency involving bleeding and severe pain. The call for The post Baby born at home after Almada emergency call waits 30 minutes for ambulance appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulNearly 467,000 SNS24 callers waited more than half an hour in 2025
Almost 467,000 calls to Portugal’s SNS24 health line took more than 30 minutes to answer last year as government policy increasingly directed patients away from hospital emergency departments. The number The post Nearly 467,000 SNS24 callers waited more than half an hour in 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JulWhat Is KnitSouls? A Close Look at How It Works
KnitSouls is an online communication platform designed around written exchange. Not a social network with a feed to scroll, not a rapid-fire matching interface — KnitSouls operates on the premise that a conversation worth having takes a little more than thirty seconds of effort. Understanding what the platform is built
The Portugal News30 JulApproximately 80% of the Valpaços fire perimeter in Portugal is under control
The fire, which started on 28 July in Valpaços and spread to the municipality of Mirandela, has 80% of its perimeter under control, with two small active fronts.
PTPostal30 JulIncêndios: Especialista diz que o pior dos fogos é quando alteram a meteorologia
“Os próprios incêndios alteram a situação meteorológica” e dão origem “a alterações que não estariam previstas quando se está a olhar para a meteorologia em si”
PTJornal do Algarve30 JulAlgarve tem hoje sete concelhos com perigo “muito elevado” de incêndio
Vila do Bispo, Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel e Tavira foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) com risco “muito elevado” de incêndio rural durante o dia de hoje. Com perigo “elevado” estão os concelhos Aljezur, Lagos, Alcoutim, Castro Marim e Vila Real de Sant
PTPostal30 JulGNR alerta para aumento do abandono de animais durante as férias
Cães e gatos são os animais mais afetados pelo abandono, fenómeno que regista um pico expressivo durante o período das férias de verão.
PTPostal30 JulCrucifixo permanece intacto entre árvores queimadas após incêndio e torna-se imagem de esperança em França
A fotografia captada em Cotignac, França, mostra um crucifixo rodeado por uma paisagem devastada pelas chamas
Portugal Resident29 JulDefiant Luís Neves insists: “I never hid and I was never afraid”
Interior Minister Luís Neves has delivered an uncompromising defence of his conduct as national director of the Polícia Judiciária, rejecting weeks of allegations, and insisting he has never acted outside The post Defiant Luís Neves insists: “I never hid and I was never afraid” appeared first on Portugal Resident .