Portugal Resident14 JulRescued puppy Dobby looking for forever home
Dobby, the four-month pup rescued from an alleged drowning attempt in Lisbon this month, has made a remarkable recovery and is now ready to begin the next chapter of his The post Rescued puppy Dobby looking for forever home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulInterior Minister under fire from CHEGA; caught up in media exposé
Portugal’s ‘star minister’ – the only one who seems to have shone in recent months – Luís Neves, has had a horrible few days, juggling with a ‘media exposé’ and The post Interior Minister under fire from CHEGA; caught up in media exposé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulCustody for two women suspected of false registration of thousands of immigrants
A court in Coimbra has ordered two women linked to an accountancy firm to be remanded in custody, and suspended the head of the local tax office from official duties, The post Custody for two women suspected of false registration of thousands of immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulCadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue
There are few better reminders of why community support matters than seeing two tiny puppies, rescued from a rubbish bin just a few weeks ago, now growing stronger every day. The post Cadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulStray cat adopted by municipal police after losing leg in road accident
A stray cat that lost a hind leg after being hit by a vehicle has found a new home with the Municipal Police of Paços de Ferreira, in the north The post Stray cat adopted by municipal police after losing leg in road accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 JulThree tonnes of cocaine seized in Olhão
GNR police have seized more than three tonnes of cocaine in a major drug swoop near Olhão. The seizure was made during an overnight operation launched by the GNR’s Coastal The post Three tonnes of cocaine seized in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 JulGNR traffic officer killed by suspected drunk driver on motorway near Alcobaça
A 29-year-old GNR traffic officer died late last night after being struck by a car while directing traffic following a lorry fire on the IC2 near Alcobaça. His tragic death The post GNR traffic officer killed by suspected drunk driver on motorway near Alcobaça appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 JulPresident welcomes home Venezuela earthquake rescue team after life-saving mission
President António José Seguro praised the “courage, competence and solidarity” of the Portuguese emergency team that returned home yesterday after taking part in search and rescue operations following the devastating The post President welcomes home Venezuela earthquake rescue team after life-saving mission appeared fi
Portugal Resident10 JulLisbon Municipal Police confiscate CHEGA billboard outside parliament
Lisbon Municipal Police have seized a political billboard erected by Portugal’s far-right CHEGA party outside parliament after officers said party members had illegally drilled holes into the pavement to install The post Lisbon Municipal Police confiscate CHEGA billboard outside parliament appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident10 JulRethinking dentistry
Modern dentistry has changed. We are witnessing the shift from an emergency-driven dental practice to a holistic approach to dentistry. In Lagoa, Vitra Clinic defends that a healthy smile is The post Rethinking dentistry appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulDriver who fled fatal Albufeira crash identified and charged
A 22-year-old man has been identified and charged by the GNR after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash in Albufeira that claimed the life of a 25-year-old passenger earlier The post Driver who fled fatal Albufeira crash identified and charged appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulPSP torture case: seven arrested officers to remain behind bars
Judges at the Lisbon Court of Appeal have upheld the pre-trial detention of seven PSP police officers accused of torturing detainees in two Lisbon police stations, ruling that they pose The post PSP torture case: seven arrested officers to remain behind bars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulPortugal joins eight countries in calling for right to suspend EU border system beyond September
Portugal has joined eight other European countries in asking the European Commission to extend the emergency provision allowing countries to temporarily suspend the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) if technical The post Portugal joins eight countries in calling for right to suspend EU border system beyond Septe
Portugal Resident8 JulZoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals
As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, Zoomarine Algarve has found an innovative way to give its old staff uniforms a second life – transforming them into comfortable beds and The post Zoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulDeadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator
The female driver of the Carris Metropolitana bus involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash at Agualva-Cacém transport terminal near Lisbon may have accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after The post Deadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulPolice dismantle yet another network suspected of fraudulently legalising thousands of immigrants
Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have arrested five people suspected of running a criminal network that allegedly fraudulently regularised the immigration status of thousands of foreign nationals over several years, in The post Police dismantle yet another network suspected of fraudulently legalising thousands of immigr
Portugal Resident7 JulPortuguese rescue mission returns from Venezuela’s ground zero
Portugal’s urban search and rescue mission is preparing to return home after completing its deployment in Venezuela’s earthquake-ravaged La Guaira state, with mission commander Hugo Santos saying the team wished The post Portuguese rescue mission returns from Venezuela’s ground zero appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 Jul26 arrested as GNR seizes 40kg of hashish in major drugs crackdown
A major anti-drug operation in northern Portugal has led to the arrest of 26 suspected members of an organised criminal network and the seizure of around 40 kilograms of hashish, The post 26 arrested as GNR seizes 40kg of hashish in major drugs crackdown appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulTwo dead, four seriously injured, in bus carnage in Cacém
Two people have been killed and several others injured in an accident involving a bus near the Agualva-Cacém railway station (municipality of Sintra) this morning. Among the injured, four are The post Two dead, four seriously injured, in bus carnage in Cacém appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulRescued puppy now safe after shocking Lisbon ordeal
The Lisbon animal welfare group that rescued a puppy allegedly being drowned in a public lake has issued an emotional update, revealing the dog has been named Dobby and is The post Rescued puppy now safe after shocking Lisbon ordeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulPolice step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign
Motorcyclists across Portugal can expect increased police checks this week as authorities launch a nationwide road safety campaign aimed at reducing serious accidents involving two-wheeled vehicles. The campaign, titled Duas The post Police step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident5 Jul1,300 emergency personnel battle two major wildfires
The fire that started on in the early hours of Thursday morning in Vouzela remains the most concerning in the country right now. European firefighting resources activated on Friday by The post 1,300 emergency personnel battle two major wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 Jul‘HOT’ NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, “terrible days ahead” & exam fiasco
In today’s roundup Natasha & Carl look at: He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela “Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of The post ‘HOT’ NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, “terrible days ahead” & exam fiasco appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident3 JulMore than 60 children and teens drown in Portugal over five years, prompting new safety campaign
More than 60 children and teenagers have lost their lives to drowning in Portugal over the past five years, prompting the GNR police and the Association for the Promotion of The post More than 60 children and teens drown in Portugal over five years, prompting new safety campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .