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  • Amarante(34)
  • Baião(21)
  • Felgueiras(34)
  • Gondomar(63)
  • Lousada(38)
  • Maia(120)
  • Marco de Canaveses(18)
  • Matosinhos(273)
  • Paços de Ferreira(31)
  • Paredes(51)
  • Penafiel(48)
  • Porto(1936)
  • Póvoa de Varzim(38)
  • Santo Tirso(48)
  • Trofa(17)
  • Valongo(64)
  • Vila do Conde(43)
  • Vila Nova de Gaia(276)
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11 arrested in GNR operation in Paços de Ferreira on suspicion of drug trafficking

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The investigation had been ongoing for a year and a half and now culminates in searches and arrest warrants.

cmjornal.pt11 Jun
11 arrested in GNR operation in Paços de Ferreira on suspicion of drug trafficking

Eleven arrested and over 9,200 doses of drugs seized in operation in Greater Porto

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The GNR carried out 16 searches in the municipalities of Paços de Ferreira and Paredes

cnnportugal.iol.pt11 Jun
Eleven arrested and over 9,200 doses of drugs seized in operation in Greater Porto

Eleven arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in several municipalities of Greater Porto

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The GNR reports that it executed 16 search warrants for drug trafficking in the municipalities of Paços de Ferreira and Paredes.

cmjornal.pt11 Jun
Eleven arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in several municipalities of Greater Porto

Nine arrested in GNR searches in Paços de Ferreira on suspicion of drug trafficking

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The investigation had been ongoing for a year and a half and now culminates in searches and arrest warrants.

cmjornal.pt9 Jun
Nine arrested in GNR searches in Paços de Ferreira on suspicion of drug trafficking

It's official! Bruno Savate is a married man

📍 Porto🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

The wedding with Liliana Rocha took place on Friday in Paços de Ferreira.

cmjornal.pt6 Jun
It's official! Bruno Savate is a married man

Raízes Épicas bring popular Portuguese rock to the Portugal Day celebrations in Seroa

📍 Porto🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#entertainment+2 more

The band Raízes Épicas performs Portuguese rock music during the Portugal Day festivities held in the town of Seroa.

SAPOSAPO6 Jun

Raízes Épicas bring popular Portuguese rock to the Portugal Day celebrations in Seroa

📍 Porto🎭 Culture#music+1 more

The band Raízes Épicas performs Portuguese rock music during the Portugal Day festivities held in the town of Seroa.

Vale do Sousa TVVale do Sousa TV6 Jun
Raízes Épicas bring popular Portuguese rock to the Portugal Day celebrations in Seroa

Machado remains in prison and appeals to the ECHR

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The Sentence Execution Court decided to deny the transfer request from the Paços de Ferreira high-security prison, highlighting his impulsivity and difficulty with rational management.

observador.pt21 May
Machado remains in prison and appeals to the ECHR

Municipal police officer struck by car during illegal street race

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The victim is hospitalised due to the injuries sustained. The vehicle was a modified Renault 5.

cmjornal.pt16 May
Municipal police officer struck by car during illegal street race

Large prisons managed by guards on weekends: union leader reports current scenario

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President of the prison chiefs' union paints a bleak picture. The average age of the staff is 50 years old.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr
Large prisons managed by guards on weekends: union leader reports current scenario

"The idea was to have killed him": Sister of man assaulted at the folk dance group in Paços de Ferreira reveals what the attacker said

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The 58-year-old victim was hospitalised.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr
"The idea was to have killed him": Sister of man assaulted at the folk dance group in Paços de Ferreira reveals what the attacker said

Night of partying ends with four stabbed outside a nightclub in Paços de Ferreira

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

Two young men, aged 18 and 19, were identified as suspects in the attack. One of them was arrested for possession of drugs.

Correio da Manhã7 Apr
Night of partying ends with four stabbed outside a nightclub in Paços de Ferreira

Stabbing at a bar leaves four injured in Paços de Ferreira

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One of the victims sustained injuries considered to be serious.

Correio da Manhã6 Apr
Stabbing at a bar leaves four injured in Paços de Ferreira

Paços de Ferreira: argument leaves 1 seriously injured and 3 with minor injuries

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

An argument at a nightclub in Carvalhosa in the early hours of Monday morning ended with four men aged between 33 and 50 assaulted with a bladed weapon.

Observador6 Apr
Paços de Ferreira: argument leaves 1 seriously injured and 3 with minor injuries

Paços de Ferreira: GNR arrests man for drug trafficking in a bar

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

In addition to 25 doses of hashish, the officers seized a bladed weapon and a baton from the 18-year-old suspect. Another individual was only identified due to suspected involvement in an assault.

Observador6 Apr
Paços de Ferreira: GNR arrests man for drug trafficking in a bar

Argument in Paços de Ferreira leaves one seriously injured and three with minor injuries

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The alert was given at 04:01

CNN Portugal6 Apr
Argument in Paços de Ferreira leaves one seriously injured and three with minor injuries

Music therapy: the voice Rafael found in a country where the profession is still invisible

📍 Porto🩺 Health⚖️ Legal#music-therapy+2 more

At six years old, Rafael uses music to express what words cannot reach. However, the success of music therapy is hindered by the lack of legal status and professional recognition.

Público5 Apr
Music therapy: the voice Rafael found in a country where the profession is still invisible

Trio breaks into building door to consume drugs in Paços de Ferreira

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The GNR was called to the scene. One of the suspects was taken to prison because they had an outstanding arrest warrant for serving a sentence.

Correio da Manhã21 Mar
Trio breaks into building door to consume drugs in Paços de Ferreira

Group burgles warehouse and commits snatch theft in Paços de Ferreira

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#public-safety+2 more

Four men, aged between 18 and 36, were arrested by the GNR. They were in possession of stolen goods valued at 4,000 euros, resulting from the crimes committed.

Correio da Manhã21 Mar
Group burgles warehouse and commits snatch theft in Paços de Ferreira

Mário Machado locked in cell for 23 hours and 40 minutes a day

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#prison-system+1 more

The neo-Nazi leader had his recreation periods reduced upon his return to Paços de Ferreira prison.

Correio da Manhã19 Mar
Mário Machado locked in cell for 23 hours and 40 minutes a day

Mário Machado was in another prison for over a week

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

The far-right leader was escorted from Paços de Ferreira to Lisbon for a medical appointment, but did not return immediately.

Correio da Manhã16 Mar
Mário Machado was in another prison for over a week

Mário Machado transferred to Paços de Ferreira prison

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#legal-appeal+3 more

The neo-Nazi's lawyer says he is 'locked up 22 hours a day in an eight-square-metre cell' and confirmed he will appeal.

Correio da Manhã30 Jan
Mário Machado transferred to Paços de Ferreira prison

Mário Machado transferred to prison in Paços de Ferreira

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#prison-transfer+3 more

The transfer was due to 'administrative issues', Mário Machado's lawyer told Observador. SIC reports it followed concerns that he would continue to lead group 1143 from prison.

Observador29 Jan
Mário Machado transferred to prison in Paços de Ferreira

Suspect arrested for setting fire to a building in Paços de Ferreira that displaced 111 people

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#arson+3 more

A suspect has been detained after an alleged arson attack on a building in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal, which forced 111 residents from their homes. Authorities are investigating the incident and potential charges.

Dinheiro Vivo20 Jan
Suspect arrested for setting fire to a building in Paços de Ferreira that displaced 111 people

More than 100 people displaced after fire leaves trail of destruction in Paços de Ferreira

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#emergency-services+3 more

A resident who had to be evacuated says that when he opened the window he “got a lot of smoke in his face”. Thirty-two vehicles were also damaged by the flames.

Correio da Manhã8 Jan
More than 100 people displaced after fire leaves trail of destruction in Paços de Ferreira

Paços de Ferreira: Fire forces the evacuation of more than 50 people

📍 Porto🩺 Health🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+3 more

The fire broke out in a garage shared by two apartment blocks. Around 30 people had to be accommodated in a hotel; the remainder stayed with family members. There is structural damage to the buildings.

Observador8 Jan
Paços de Ferreira: Fire forces the evacuation of more than 50 people

Fire in Paços de Ferreira: blaze left 111 people displaced

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+3 more

A fire in Paços de Ferreira left more than 100 people displaced and damaged 14 vehicles. The Judiciary Police are investigating the origin of the blaze, which broke out in a garage.

RTP Notícias8 Jan
Fire in Paços de Ferreira: blaze left 111 people displaced

Garage fire: 100 people evacuated, 32 cars and five motorbikes destroyed

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#emergency-services+3 more

A fire in a garage in Paços de Ferreira forced more than 100 people to be evacuated from their homes. Thirty-two cars and five motorbikes were destroyed. A municipal team will assess safety conditions to allow residents to return home.

CNN Portugal8 Jan
Garage fire: 100 people evacuated, 32 cars and five motorbikes destroyed

Fire in estate garage in Paços de Ferreira leaves 111 people displaced

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#emergency-services+3 more

Nine floors of the building were evacuated. Seventeen cars were partially burned, as were four motorbikes.

Correio da Manhã8 Jan
Fire in estate garage in Paços de Ferreira leaves 111 people displaced

Fire in housing estate garage in Paços de Ferreira leaves 111 people displaced

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life🏠 Property#emergency-services+3 more

Nine floors of the building were evacuated. Seventeen cars were partially burned, as were four motorbikes.

Correio da Manhã8 Jan
Fire in housing estate garage in Paços de Ferreira leaves 111 people displaced