Drug busts
Four individuals were arrested recently in two separate drug busts in the Barlavento and Sotavento regions. The authorities seized a total of 1,500 doses of illegal drugs, which included substances
PJ headquarters may move
Speaking at the opening of the new courthouse in Loulé, Minister of Justice, Celeste Cardona, mentioned the possibility of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) headquarters, currently in Faro, being moved to
Luxury resort awaits new stars
Following recent reports in the Portuguese press claiming that the Vale do Lobo resort has been incorrectly classifying itself as a five-star resort, the complex has removed all signs of
Opposition attack Minister’s visit
Finance Minister Manuela Ferreira Leite’s recent visit to Lagos, to attend a meeting of the local Social Democratic Party (PSD), has triggered an angry broadside from her political opponents. The
Bar arrest
More than a dozen female Ukrainian immigrants, employed in a disco in Serro Branco in Albufeira, were taken to the town’s GNR station recently and two illegal immigrants were arrested.
Everybody likes us and we do care
From 11am onwards, fans of both England and Portugal congregated at the Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro to drink beer, watch the entertainment and enjoy the build-up to the match.
Syringe attack
Two GNR officers, attacked by assailants in Quarteira, fear they may have become infected with the HIV virus after being stabbed with a syringe that could have contained contaminated blood.
Judge interrupts corruption trial
The judge presiding over the trial of officers from Albufeira’s GNR-Brigada de Trânsito division, who have been accused of corruption, has reprimanded one of the suspect’s defence lawyers, accusing him
Couple missing
On January 18 this year, Eric Klooster, a Dutchman in need of a heart operation, and his partner of three years, Renate Jörk, abandoned their rented Renault Clio near Budens.
Circus deaths inquest
Dallas Circus proprietor, Renato Alves, and a worker at Faro Câmara could face legal action, after they buried a lion and two female tigers in a five metre deep ditch.