Horrific attack in UK leaves 32-year-old Portuguese with life-threatening injuries
An horrific attack on a Portuguese man by a group of up to 15 people in Eastbourne last week has seen British police make an urgent appeal for witnesses. The
Woman’s body discovered with multiple stab-wounds in abandoned suitcase
The body of a woman “aged around 30” has been discovered with multiple stab-wounds in a suitcase left on the pavement in a residential neighbourhood close to Lisbon. Say reports,
Disappearing explosives controversy returns to haunt elections
The bizarre disappearing explosives controversy, known here simply as “Tancos” (the same of the military store involved) has returned to haunt the country’s election campaign. But while opposition MPs are
String of fires that destroyed vehicles investigated in Faro
Polícia Judiciária (PJ) criminal police are investigating three separate fires that destroyed three cars, two motorbikes and an ‘ecoponto’ (recycling bin) in the Penha area of Faro in the early
Former Olhanense footballer shot dead in Amsterdam
Kelvin Maynard, a retired footballer who played for Algarve club Olhanense during the 2010/2011 season, has been shot and killed in Amsterdam. Dutch press reports that police said the player,
Youths identified in brutal attack in Lisbon released on lightest bail term
A group of youths who attacked a motorcycle delivery man in Lisbon – supposedly to steal his bike – have been presented before a judge, and released on the lightest
Body of woman discovered floating in Lis river, Leiria
The body of an as yet unidentified woman was found yesterday morning (Sunday) floating in the Lis river, close to a bridge in the town of Leiria. A passer-by ‘noticed’
Young Portuguese man “assassinated” in London
A 24-year-old Portuguese man has become the latest victim in the rising tide of violence sweeping London. Police believe Wilson Varela was ambushed by a moped driver and pillion passenger
British rapper Mist shot during suspected robbery at Algarve villa
British rapper Mist was taken to Faro hospital on Tuesday night after being shot during a suspected robbery at a villa at Quinta do Lago resort. The rapper, whose real
Cancer patient and carer fighting for life after brutal attack by armed raiders
A 75-year-old cancer patient and his 53-year-old niece are fighting for life today after being attacked and shot in the head by intruders. The men responsible have been described as