Portugal Resident3 JulFire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda
The wildfire that broke out in Vouzela (Viseu district) in the very early hours of Thursday morning (suggesting arson) has worsened considerably overnight, due to wind and the high temperatures The post Fire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident2 JulHe’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela
He’s out! The Portuguese FOCON (joint operation force) working around the clock in Venezuela, desperate to extract a man trapped under the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre for over The post He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident2 JulWildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson
A woman aged 89 appeared before Estarreja Judicial Court yesterday, following her arrest the day before ‘on suspicion of negligent arson’. According to GNR police, the elderly citizen had been The post Wildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulGNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves
The GNR have seized 1,100 litres of aguardente de medronho (Arbutus brandy) in Silves as part of an operation targeting the illegal production and sale of the traditional Algarve spirit. The post GNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulNuno Borges impresses but falls to world no.1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon
Nuno Borges produced arguably one of the best performances of his career on Centre Court at Wimbledon but was ultimately unable to overcome world no. 1 and defending champion Jannik The post Nuno Borges impresses but falls to world no.1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunSão Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster
São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve has launched an emergency aid campaign to collect essential supplies for people affected by the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, with donations being accepted The post São Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunBabysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão
A 19-year-old male babysitter has been arrested in Portimão on suspicion of sexually abusing two young children while living with their family, Portugal’s PJ police have announced. The suspect is The post Babysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunTwo teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão
Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman and filming the attack inside a home in Portimão, according to Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ). The suspects, aged 18 The post Two teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident30 JunPSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre
A middle-aged man has been identified by the PSP police after allegedly filming three children at a shopping centre in Portimão. The incident, which reportedly took place on Sunday, June The post PSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunKitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and, for animal rescue organisations, the beginning of one of the most demanding times of the year: kitten season. As daylight increases in spring The post Kitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunPortuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’
A Portuguese search-and-rescue team has located a survivor trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela, six days after the devastating earthquakes that have killed more than The post Portuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’ appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000
Portugal has been ordered to pay former prime minister José Sócrates €15,000 in compensation after a court ruled that authorities breached judicial secrecy during the early stages of the long-running The post Portugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunOver 50 dogs rescued in Palmela animal welfare operation
Portugal’s GNR police have rescued 54 dogs and identified two people on suspicion of animal cruelty following an animal welfare inspection in Quinta do Anjo, Palmela. The operation took place The post Over 50 dogs rescued in Palmela animal welfare operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunGALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme
The GALP Foundation and the Portuguese Red Cross have launched a €1 million programme to support communities affected by the winter’s storms and flooding in Portugal, combining emergency relief with The post GALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning
The Algarve has recorded more home burglaries than any other district policed by the GNR so far this year, prompting the force to urge residents from all over the country The post Algarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunGovernment resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR
Portugal’s government resumes formal negotiations with police representatives today, with a long-promised overhaul of pay and career conditions expected to dominate talks between the Ministry of Internal Administration and unions The post Government resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident29 JunOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Simon’s Rainbow – sad news from the valley
We found Simon as a puppy cowering under a table at a fabulous little dog rescue place called Bark n’ Bitches in Los Angeles in early 2012. It was a The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Simon’s Rainbow – sad news from the valley appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunCivil Protection emergency telecoms staff begin week-long strike
Emergency telecommunications operators at Portugal’s Civil Protection authority began a week-long strike today, demanding the creation of a dedicated professional career path while insisting that emergency response services will remain The post Civil Protection emergency telecoms staff begin week-long strike appeared f
Portugal Resident28 JunCHEGA leader André Ventura (and wife) receive death threats
CHEGA leader André Ventura has filed a complaint to PSP police following a “series of persistent (death) threats” – the latest allegedly targeting his wife. Speaking to Observador online, the The post CHEGA leader André Ventura (and wife) receive death threats appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortuguese rescuers on ground in Venezuela still waiting for green light to deploy
Portugal’s earthquake response team has arrived in Venezuela with specialist search-and-rescue personnel and 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid but, four days after the devastating twin earthquakes that left thousands of The post Portuguese rescuers on ground in Venezuela still waiting for green light to deploy appeared fir
Portugal Resident27 JunGNR seize around four tonnes of hashish off coast of Setúbal; arrest four
In the early hours of this morning, Portuguese authorities arrested four men and seized around four tonnes of hashish in a major anti-drug trafficking operation off the coast of Setúbal. The post GNR seize around four tonnes of hashish off coast of Setúbal; arrest four appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunGovernment may send third search-and-rescue plane to Venezuela
Portugal could send a third military aircraft carrying search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela as relief efforts intensify following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, Internal Affairs Minister Luís The post Government may send third search-and-rescue plane to Venezuela appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident26 JunOeiras municipality under fire for lavish spending on furniture
The municipality of Oeiras has come under renewed scrutiny after launching a €4.5 million procurement for luxury furniture and associated services for its new municipal headquarters, with the overall cost The post Oeiras municipality under fire for lavish spending on furniture appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunSupreme court demands new psychiatric assessment of Afghan killer
Portugal’s Supreme Court of Justice has ordered a new forensic assessment – with the trial to be reopened – to determine the criminal responsibility of the Afghan father-of-three convicted of The post Supreme court demands new psychiatric assessment of Afghan killer appeared first on Portugal Resident .