Fur flies as holidaymakers fly in to police protest
Just as it had hoped, the police union’s high-profile airport protests are hitting home. AHRESP, the hoteliers’ association, has appealed for dialogue “before tourism is any further damaged”, and a
Police take to streets against government (update)
Portugal’s police forces have begun a massive demonstration in Lisbon today (March 6) at 5.30pm. An estimated 10,000 off-duty officers from the GNR, PSP, SEF, PJ, prison services and other
Police chief resigns over “institutional terrorism”
A municipal police chief in Braga has resigned over what he calls “institutional terrorism” within the force that puts the safety of the population, as well as other policemen, at
Police officers could face disciplinary action
Off-duty police officers protesting against government measures in front of the parliament building on November 21 last year could be “identified” for their “inappropriate conduct”. According to Expresso newspaper, the
Police confiscate rare eel cargo
Fifty-six kilos of frozen baby eels – the largest black market cargo of its kind ever to be apprehended in Portugal – were confiscated and destroyed by GNR police during
Police under pressure
Portugal’s police officers had long been waiting for the opportunity when they could publicly vent their frustrations over unsatisfactory working conditions, salary and subsidy cuts and career progression issues. The
Alleged sexual assaults investigated by police
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com PJ Police are investigating three separate cases of the alleged rape involving a British woman, an Italian tourist and a Portuguese teenager over a three day
Police keep an eye on empty properties
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com GNR police have launched an initiative to raise awareness among property owners about how they can prevent burglaries. A leaflet in English detailing advice for residents
Câmaras call for more police reinforcements
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Câmaras Association president Macário Correia has joined the growing band of Algarve-based people calling on the government to beef up the police presence in the region
Police and courts need more power to tackle crime
In My View By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com A 14-year-old girl is stabbed 17 times in Mem Martins by a friend who was denied €10, an aggressive attack on a 13-year-old