“Then Gaspar suggested it: what if you missed the plane? I replied that that would be very difficult — unless a very, very large unforeseen event occurred or a much stronger force intervened.” Every Saturday, Máxima publishes a short story about love in the 21st century, based on a real case.
Modern Love Stories: "And then he picked me up in his arms, pushed me into the bedroom and began to undress me."
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Context & Explainers
The Portuguese Firefighters' League (Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses) is a national, non-governmental association that represents and coordinates many of Portugal’s fire brigades—particularly volunteer corps—and advocates for training, equipment and fire-safety policy. It frequently engages with government and the media on emergency-response standards and resource needs, so expats should know it can influence local fire services, public safety campaigns and how mutual aid is organised in their municipality.
Report the disappearance to local police immediately and ask for a written report, then contact the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate so consular staff can assist and register the case with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ("Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros"). Keep copies of ID and travel documents, provide recent photos and itinerary details to authorities, and stay reachable for consular liaison and any requests from local investigators.
