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A woman died in Palmela after waiting over an hour for an emergency medical vehicle. The union representing pre-hospital emergency technicians reported that such delays have become more frequent in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and the Algarve in recent weeks.
The Minister of Internal Administration (Ministro da Administração Interna) has preventively suspended four National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR) officers for 90 days. The officers face charges from the Public Prosecutor (Ministério Público) for the alleged kidnapping and assault of three minors in Palmela. The suspension follows a recommendation from the Inspectorate General of Internal Administration (Inspeção-Geral da Administração Interna or IGAI).
IGAI stands for the Inspectorate‑General of Internal Administration (Inspeção‑Geral da Administração Interna), an independent oversight body that inspects police forces, civil protection and local administration for legality and performance. For expats dealing with police staffing or conduct issues, IGAI is the body unions and officials may ask to review problems and recommend changes.
The GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) is Portugal's national gendarmerie—a military police force founded in 1911, with origins dating to 1801. With over 22,600 personnel, GNR patrols 94-96% of Portuguese territory, covering rural areas, medium towns, and highways. Members are military personnel subject to military law, responsible for public order, customs, coastal control, environmental protection (SEPNA), firefighting/rescue (GIPS), border control, and ceremonial guards. GNR vs. PSP: The PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) is Portugal's civilian police force, covering major cities (Lisbon, Porto, Faro) and large urban areas—only 4% of territory but roughly half the population. PSP handles airport security, diplomatic protection, and private security regulation. Both share core missions (public order, crime prevention), but differ in nature: GNR is military with military training; PSP is civilian with police-focused training.
The 55-year-old suspect recorded the content without the victim's consent.
The Palmela factory is undergoing assembly and paint line remodelling to prepare for the arrival of the ID.Every1. Workers are on 100% paid lay-off.
The Autoeuropa factory is undergoing renovations on the assembly line and in the paint shop and will only resume production on August 24, an official company source revealed to Lusa today.
The Autoeuropa factory is undergoing a refurbishment of its assembly line and paint shop and will only resume production on August 24, an official company source revealed to Lusa this Wednesday. “There was a holiday shutdown from June 1 to 11, followed by another...
The remodelling aims to prepare the industrial unit for the production of the new electric model ID.Every1, which is only expected to begin at the end of next year, 2027.
Renovation aims to prepare the Volkswagen group's industrial unit for the production of the new electric model
The Ramada group closed the first half of the year with a consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.9 million euros, an increase of 31.6% compared to the same period last year, according to a statement to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM). Total revenues for the Ramada Investimentos e Indústria group amounted to 5.7 million euros through June.
The German firm Brose Sitech, chosen by Autoeuropa to produce the seats for the new hybrid T-Roc model, will occupy a total of 24,000 square metres at Quinta da Marquesa, where it has been based since 2024, thereby doubling the size of its Palmela factory. Patron Capital and Inbrigt Portugal announced this Wednesday...
An independent councillor elected by Chega confirmed her departure and admitted to having submitted a resignation request in June. She withdrew the request to approve pending projects, claiming she no longer identifies with the parish executive.
Portugal achieves a historic result in the Orienteering World Championships, supported by the key involvement of the Palmela Desporto organisation.
Loxam Portugal recorded sales exceeding 13 million euros in the first half of 2026 and an EBITDA of 6.5 million, representing a 27% increase in revenue compared to the same period in 2025. The company, which specialises in the rental of machinery, tools, and industrial equipment for the construction, public works, industry, and events sectors, projects that if the current pace continues, it will close 2026 at approximately 27.4 million euros, 23% more than in 2025. One of the growth drivers was the opening of a new 25,000-square-metre branch in Palmela, which joins Loxam's national network, now totalling eight branches. 'This new headquarters allows us to significantly strengthen our proximity to our customers, increase our response capacity, and expand our service offering,' said Hugo Filipe, area director in Portugal, as quoted in a statement. The company states it continues to invest in fleet modernisation and increasing the share of low-emission machinery, noting that 100% of new machines acquired in the last year are classified as ECO. Currently, Loxam in Portugal has an operational fleet of about 30,000 units, eight branches, and employs over 100 people. With a presence in 28 countries, the French multinational has 11,500 employees and 1,150 branches globally.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has pledged to continue reforms in education, health, and public administration, focusing on reducing bureaucracy and digitising essential services. While acknowledging that the digitisation of school assessments has been complex and caused concern, he insisted the government would maintain the reform, noting that while most teachers support the move, there is some resistance. Montenegro also highlighted efforts to modernise the National Health Service and reduce red tape across state services, aiming for a more efficient government.
Luís Montenegro responded in Palmela to the parties' criticisms regarding the new rules for the rental market proposed by the government.
The government extended the deadline until 12pm today and the grades will be posted on Friday. Additionally, Passos Coelho says the government must break with the tradition of placing politicians in the place of experts.
Jorge Pinto, the newly elected co-spokesperson, rejects the idea that Livre is a one-person party. Additionally, the United States concluded a new wave of bombings in Iran at the last minute.
The Prime Minister says that the new grading process requires new habits and that there are still teachers with some resistance. Also, Jorge Pinto says that Livre wants to surpass IL in the next legislative elections.
The Prime Minister admits potential political failures regarding national secondary school exams, but states that the challenge is complex and accuses some teachers of resisting change.
At the AD conference in Palmela, the Prime Minister advocated for the digitalisation of services and the reduction of management positions. The debate in the Assembly of the Republic is scheduled for Thursday.
The 25% reduction in production capacity by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen will affect the automotive components sector in Portugal. Although it is not yet possible to anticipate the scale of this impact, the president of AFIA, the association representing the sector, acknowledges the situation of the multinational, which owns Autoeuropa in...
Adega de Palmela has launched a new communication campaign aimed at strengthening brand awareness and showcasing the diversity of its portfolio. “At the Table, It Pairs With Us” is the motto of a strategy that seeks to ensure consistent alignment with the parent brand by highlighting the identity of its different product ranges. With this approach, ...
A man died and another was seriously injured after a light vehicle crashed on the A12 in the municipality of Palmela on Saturday night, July 4. The alert for the accident, which occurred at kilometer 15 of the A12 near Pinhal Novo, was raised at 20:39, according to a source from the Setúbal Peninsula Sub-regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection who spoke to Lusa. The death was declared at the scene by a doctor from an emergency medical and resuscitation vehicle (VMER). The man who sustained serious injuries was transported to the hospital in Setúbal.
The accident, for which the alert was raised at 20:39 on Saturday, occurred at kilometre 15 of the A12, in the Pinhal Novo area.
The man who suffered serious injuries was transported by firefighters to the emergency department of the Setúbal hospital.
The GNR of Pinhal Novo, Palmela, arrested a 48-year-old man on the railway line. He was released and notified to appear in court.
Núcleo antiviolência doméstica da GNR de Setúbal deteve jovem de 17 anos. Tribunal proibiu-o de contactos com a vítima.
We warn of sensitive content in the images | Operation resulted in the seizure of 54 dogs
In Lagameças, in the Palmela area, a care home was ordered to close urgently following a visit from Social Security. However, other facilities that do not meet minimum standards continue to house the elderly.
Speeds exceeding 235 km/h and drivers performing U-turns on the motorway. The GNR intercepted participants in illegal races between Pinhal Novo and Setúbal.
Portugal’s GNR police have rescued 54 dogs and identified two people on suspicion of animal cruelty following an animal welfare inspection in Quinta do Anjo, Palmela. The operation took place The post Over 50 dogs rescued in Palmela animal welfare operation appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The operation took place at the end of last week, following a report made through the SOS Environment and Territory Line
