Portugal Resident10 AugPJ police help dismantle “one of largest human, drugs and weapons trafficking networks in Spain”
Portugal’s PJ Judicial Police have taken part in a major international operation which led to the arrest of 78 people, the seizure of 18 speedboats and the dismantling of “one The post PJ police help dismantle “one of largest human, drugs and weapons trafficking networks in Spain” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugRescued primates find new home together at Krazy World
Two rescued primates have been given a second chance at Krazy World in the Algarve after an international animal welfare effort brought them together following periods spent living in isolation. The post Rescued primates find new home together at Krazy World appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugSummer season brings even more challenges
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for animal rescue, with large numbers of unwanted litters arriving at shelters across the Algarve. At Cadela Carlota (Lagos), our The post Summer season brings even more challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugFatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs
A road accident in the early hours of yesterday morning on the A33, near Seixal, revealed a BMW stuffed with drugs, alongside four young men (two of whom died of The post Fatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugAnother 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit
With authorities already celebrating the seizure of over 28 tonnes of cocaine this year, yesterday saw them recover another 420-plus kilos, thrown into the sea from a speedboat that was The post Another 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugCHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court
Right-wing populist party CHEGA has reacted badly to the decision by President António José Seguro to defer the Foreigners and Asylum Law to Constitutional Court judges before deciding whether or The post CHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident6 AugLuís Neves’ nightmares continue: Court of Auditors to probe 2023 audit irregularities
The daily news bulletins on perceived ‘irregularities’ haunting the years that Interior Minister Luís Neves was national director of the country’s PJ criminal police have been updated today with claims The post Luís Neves’ nightmares continue: Court of Auditors to probe 2023 audit irregularities appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident6 AugMoldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo
A 31-year-old Moldovan has been arrested by the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) in Reguengos de Monsaraz ‘pursuant to an international arrest warrant issued by Moldova for human trafficking’. In The post Moldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugMPs reject CCTV cameras designed to protect them in parliamentary buildings
Portugal’s political parties with seats in parliament have rejected the increased use of video surveillance for parliamentary buildings proposed by GNR and PSP police. In spite of the brouhaha caused The post MPs reject CCTV cameras designed to protect them in parliamentary buildings appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident6 AugForeign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira
The screams of a young woman being sexually assaulted in Albufeira during the early hours alerted plain-clothes police drafted in for the summer – which led to the arrest of The post Foreign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugCourt of Auditors identified irregularities in Luís Neves’ management of PJ – but waived them
New revelations today as press focus remains on Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves, despite his attempts to explain questions swirling since early last month, ‘point-by-point’. This time it is The post Court of Auditors identified irregularities in Luís Neves’ management of PJ – but waived them appeared fi
Portugal Resident5 AugUpdate: Three arrested as cocaine haul reaches five tonnes
Three foreign nationals have been arrested after the Judicial Police (PJ) seized around five tonnes of cocaine from a Hong Kong-flagged container ship intercepted off the Portuguese coast in one The post Update: Three arrested as cocaine haul reaches five tonnes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPlanning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan
Another brainstorming session on the ‘Legacy Pet Plan’ has brought together the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA). “Twenty-five have signed-up (to the plan) The post Planning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugEmergency plans must now include animal rescues
Animals will officially become part of Portugal’s civil protection system from Saturday (August 8), following the publication of new legislation that requires municipalities to plan for the rescue, evacuation and The post Emergency plans must now include animal rescues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMaritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast
Maritime Police have released images of yet another successful drugs’ seizure – this time 2.1 tonnes of cocaine off the Alentejo coast, south of the Tróia Peninsula. As in a The post Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulThree 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 .
Portugal Resident31 JulNews 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 Resident31 JulBirthday 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 Resident31 JulGNR 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 .
Portugal Resident31 JulTide 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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .