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The Portugal News29 JulGNR and Portuguese community support around a hundred elderly people with telecare services
One hundred elderly individuals facing risks, isolation, or social vulnerability across seven municipalities of the Beira Baixa Intermunicipal Community (CIM) are benefiting from the eGuard tele-assistance system.
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Postal29 JulTreinador de Etson Barros coloca saúde do atleta como prioridade
Etson Barros, recordista nacional dos 3.000 metros obstáculos, prossegue a recuperação no Algarve, depois do grave acidente sofrido em abril
Portugal Resident29 JulHorse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira
A mare was rescued after becoming trapped in a concrete drainage ditch in Albufeira, following a four-hour operation involving firefighters, police, veterinarians and municipal services. According to animal welfare association The post Horse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident29 JulPortuguese F-16s end Baltic mission as leaders warn of Russian threat
Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo travels to Estonia on Thursday as Portugal concludes a four-month NATO air-policing mission amid warnings that Russia could test the alliance’s eastern defences. Melo will The post Portuguese F-16s end Baltic mission as leaders warn of Russian threat appeared first on Portugal Resi
The Portugal News29 JulOne of the fires in Portugal was extinguished in Guarda
The fire that started in Guarda and reached the neighbouring municipalities of Almeida, Pinhel and Sabugal was brought under control in the early morning of 29 July, a civil protection source told Lusa.
The Portugal News29 JulForest fire in Valpaços in Portugal mobilises more than 400 firefighters
The fire in the municipality of Valpaços, Vila Real, which started on the afternoon of 28 July, remains active and is being fought on the morning of 29 July by 439 firefighters, supported by 140 vehicles, according to official data.
Portugal Resident29 JulWildfire in Valpaços continues with three active fronts
Firefighters have been working through the night in the north were the Guarda fire (which broke out on Monday) has finally been brought under control, leaving a ‘new’ fire, that The post Wildfire in Valpaços continues with three active fronts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Jornal do Algarve29 JulPerigo “muito elevado” de incêndio durante o dia de hoje para sete concelhos algarvios
Vila do Bispo, Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel e Tavira foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera com perigo “muito elevado” de incêndio rural. Também os concelhos de Aljezur, Lagos, Alcoutim e Castro Marim estão com perigo “elevado”. Já Lagoa, Albufeira, Faro e Vila Re
The Portugal News28 JulPolice seizes 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in ship's hull in Portugal
The Judicial Police (PJ) announced today that, on 25 July, they seized 197 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the hull of a commercial ship that had arrived at a Portuguese port, using a method known as “sea chests.”
Algarve Daily News28 Jul54-year-old arsonist arrested in Olhão after allegedly lighting Fuseta forest fire with cigarette
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a forest fire in Fuseta by discarding a lit cigarette, with the blaze only being contained thanks to the swift response of firefighters.
Portugal Resident28 JulFire cuts off A25 in Guarda; firefighters battle to stop flames spreading
The fire that broke out yesterday in the municipality of Guarda is still burning and has forced the closure of the A25 in both directions between Pínzio and the Leomil The post Fire cuts off A25 in Guarda; firefighters battle to stop flames spreading appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulPJ official takes responsibility for ‘drugs trailer’ decision; chain of evidence claims ‘collapse’
A senior Polícia Judiciária official has taken responsibility for the decision to place a trailer containing seized chemicals during a drugs operation in the temporary custody of a private contractor The post PJ official takes responsibility for ‘drugs trailer’ decision; chain of evidence claims ‘collapse’ appeared fir
The Portugal News28 JulMore than 150 people detained over suspected forest fires in Portugal this year
More than 150 people have been detained on suspicion of causing forest fires in Portugal since the beginning of the year, as reported by the National Republican Guard (GNR), as the country continues to battle one of its most critical periods for wildfires.
PTPostal28 JulPJ detém homem suspeito de atear incêndio com beata na Fuzeta
Suspeito terá lançado uma beata para pasto seco, provocando um incêndio que só não alastrou devido à rápida ação dos bombeiros
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Barlavento28 JulPJ detém suspeito de atear incêndio florestal com um cigarro na Fuseta
Um homem de 54 anos foi detido pela PJ por suspeita de ter ateado um incêndio florestal na Fuseta com um cigarro. Será presente a primeiro interrogatório judicial. O conteúdo PJ detém suspeito de atear incêndio florestal com um cigarro na Fuseta aparece primeiro em Barlavento .
Portugal Resident28 JulFire in Penafiel exposes horrific animal cruelty
A wildfire affecting what has been described as a “private animal shelter” has exposed horrific animal neglect. IRA (standing for Animal Rescue and Intervention) found dogs and horses that were The post Fire in Penafiel exposes horrific animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 JulFire in Guarda in Portugal forces closure of A25 and EN16 highways
The A25 highway and the National Road (EN) 16 are closed in both directions between Guarda and Alto do Leomil, in the municipality of Almeida, due to a fire raging in that area of the Guarda district, Civil Protection said.
PTPostal28 JulObjetos à vista no carro podem atrair ladrões: GNR deixa alerta para o verão
Em zonas balneares, turísticas e de lazer, pequenos descuidos dentro do automóvel podem aumentar o risco de assalto
The Portugal News28 JulEleven aircraft and 320 personnel are battling a fire in Portugal in Guarda
The fire in Rochoso, Guarda, which started at 1:51 pm on 27 July, has three active fronts this morning and is being fought by 320 personnel, 90 vehicles, and 11 aircraft, said Civil Protection.
PTJornal do Algarve28 JulOito concelhos algarvios estão hoje com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural
Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira, Alcoutim e Castro Marim foram classificados pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera com perigo “máximo” de incêndio rural. Os concelhos de Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Faro e Vila Real de Santo António estão com risco “muito elevado”. Já Faro, L
PTJornal do Algarve28 JulEtson Barros sai do Hospital de Faro três meses depois do acidente
O atleta Etson Barros saiu do Hospital de Faro e vai iniciar a recuperação no Algarve, três meses depois de sofrer um traumatismo cranioencefálico num acidente de viação. Uma nota publicada pelo Benfica afirma que o atleta vai iniciar um programa de recuperação numa clínica especializada no Algarve, tendo em vista a su
Portugal Resident28 JulAlmada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake
The nursery employee at the centre of the tragedy that claimed the life of an 18-month-old girl in Almada reportedly told police she forgot the child inside a vehicle after The post Almada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulPrisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law
Prisoners in Portugal will be able to take part in clearing scrubland and maintaining forest areas from September 1 under a new Criminal Policy Act that also broadens crime prevention The post Prisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News27 JulAlbufeira: Foreign couple arrested in Algarve over alleged sexual abuse of teenage daughter
Two foreign nationals have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of the aggravated sexual abuse and aggravated sexual coercion of a dependent child, Portugal's Judicial Police (PJ) has announced.