Black Friday and Cyber Monday – situation in Portugal
For many people, these two days are more associated with countries such as the USA (where it all started) and the UK, rather than Portugal. However, Black Friday “is one
Modern-day slavery
The death of 39 people inside a refrigerated container vehicle in Essex has highlighted once again this terrible crime. Every year, millions of children, women and men fall into the
Emergency call system in Portugal
Hopefully most of us will never encounter a situation whereby we will need the assistance of the emergency services. However, in case this becomes necessary, it is important to know
Facebook – improving standards
For most of us, social media has become part of our daily lives. In 2019, there are some 2.4 billion Facebook users globally and 4.62 million in Portugal (source: Statista.com).
Albufeira – respecting Portuguese culture
Two years ago I accompanied the GNR to the Strip in Albufeira to see the situation for myself. It was a Tuesday in August, at 3.30am in the morning. What
Reporting crime in Portugal
Many of the enquiries we receive at Safe Communities Portugal seek information on how to report a crime, where to report it, whether they should report it, or how to
The rush to conduct burnings
The timing of this article, just two weeks before the critical fire period, may come as a surprise to some, but there is a good reason for doing so. Many
Have I been scammed?
It has been some time since I covered the subject of cybercrime but, with some recent cases being referred to us at Safe Communities Portugal, now is a time for
Algarve crime – some welcome trends
The annual crime statistics released by the government at the end of March showed that overall reported crime in the Algarve decreased slightly from 21,907 cases in 2017 to 21,680
Violence against women and domestic abuse
When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus on domestic violence. However, domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate relationship or marriage to dominate and