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Portugal Resident18 Sept

A major wildfire near Aveiro has forced the closure of the A1 motorway in both directions, as hundreds of firefighters and other emergency personnel battle the flames. The fire broke The post A1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

The wave of apprehensions of high speed boats commonly used by drug traffickers has continued this week with a second vessel being ‘seized’ late yesterday afternoon, around 13 kms off The post Maritime police seize 2nd suspected drug boat in two days appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

A genet has been rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside a well in Silves. Silves volunteer firefighters were alerted by a member of the public at around 2pm on The post Genet rescued after falling into well in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

The GNR has increased enforcement against illegal immigration, human trafficking and labour exploitation, resulting, in August alone, in 232 arrests and 649 notices to leave the country. The actions aim The post GNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident17 Sept

A high-speed boat was detected at the mouth of the Tejo estuary last night by the Maritime Police, who, in an operation under the coordination of PJ Judicial Police, went The post Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for urgent government action on the Algarve’s national EN125 road after a fatal accident renewed concerns over dangerous junctions in The post VRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

Portuguese president António José Seguro has called for a new impetus in policies to promote reading – arguing that the country cannot simply accept the problems highlighted by the latest The post President urges new impetus in education to promote reading appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

An otter trapped in a metal cage has been rescued and returned to the wild by GNR environmental officers in northern Portugal. The animal, a Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), was The post Otter rescued from trap in northern Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

Portuguese authorities played a key role in an international operation that dismantled a suspected cocaine trafficking network using cosmetics to conceal drugs being shipped from Brazil to Europe. The operation, The post Portuguese police help break cocaine-in-cosmetics trafficking route appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident15 Sept

The largest fire on the mainland today, in Alvito da Beira, was mobilizing 620 personnel at the end of this morning, supported by 207 vehicles and six aircraft. Fires in The post Hundreds of firefighters tackle reignitions in Proença-a-Nova appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Sept

Around 60 municipalities across mainland Portugal are at maximum rural fire risk today (September 15), as hot and dry conditions continue across much of the country. The highest level of The post Around 60 municipalities at maximum wildfire risk as temperatures hit 37°C appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Sept

Portugal’s AD coalition government is preparing new support measures for freight transport, the fire service, the social sector and taxis, to offset the impact of rising fuel prices, minister for The post AD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Sept

In yet another disturbing incident of drivers ‘refusing to stop’ for routine police roadside checks, a GNR police officer has been run over in Almada. This time it was a The post GNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Sept

Police say arrivals by bus and train are rising as country struggles with limited removal capacity Portugal is increasingly being used as both a destination and transit point by migrants The post Portugal increasingly used as transit route by irregular migrants – PSP appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, has responded to the announcements of nationwide protests by police syndicates and associations by scheduling two meetings. The meetings – long advocated by both The post Luís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests appeare

Portugal Resident12 Sept

The Association of Inspectors and Chiefs of the Maritime Police (AICPM) has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Administrative Circuit Court against the Portuguese State and the Military Command of the The post Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference” appeared first on

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Six Indonesian fishermen have been rescued and one is still listed as missing after the fishing vessel they were on sank close to Sesimbra this morning. According to the Search The post Shipwreck in Sesimbra: six Indonesian fishermen rescue, one missing appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Good news this morning: STEPH, the syndicate of pre-hospital emergency technicians (first response paramedics) has called off the strikes planned for later this month following a meeting with the Ministry The post INEM paramedics call off strikes scheduled for September 14 and 28 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

The trial of the two police officers from the Rato police station, in Lisbon, who are accused of crimes of torture and rape begins today behind closed doors. At the The post Trial of two police officers accused of torture held behind closed doors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Monchique and Portimão in the Algarve are among nine Portuguese municipalities facing the maximum level of rural fire danger today, according to national weather institute IPMA. The other municipalities at The post Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

At least three people were injured in a fire which broke out at Lisbon’s historic Café Nicola this Thursday afternoon (September 10). Authorities were alerted to the blaze at around The post Three injured as fire breaks out at historic Lisbon café appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Three men have been arrested in the Algarve town of Lagos after an overnight home break-in led police to a stolen car, swapped number plates and €1,300 worth of stolen The post Three arrested after Lagos home break-in appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

The Association of Police Professionals’ Unions (ASPP/PSP) is meeting today to analyse the situation within the Public Security Police and decide on the next forms of action against what it The post PSP prepare new forms of protest: press conference scheduled for 5pm appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Sept

Six municipalities in the Algarve are under maximum rural fire danger today (September 9), according to Portugal’s national weather institute IPMA. The areas affected are Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São The post Six Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .