Forte Novo Beach in Quarteira at risk
Waves are reaching up to five metres in height.
Four injured in van crash on the A22 in Albufeira
Eighteen emergency responders were at the scene, supported by seven vehicles.
Young person arrested for drug dealing near a school in Tavira
The suspect tried to flee and to discard the drugs he had on him. He also caused damage to a vehicle.
Prison for suspect who stabbed a lawyer in Alvor
A dispute between the victim's father and the suspect — which the lawyer had tried to mediate — is believed to be behind the crime.
Prison for suspect who stabbed lawyer in Alvor
A dispute between the victim's father and the suspect, which the lawyer had tried to mediate, is believed to lie behind the crime.
Lawyer stabbed with a bladed weapon in Alvor — suspect arrested by the GNR
The suspect fled the scene before being arrested. The victim sustained injuries to the abdominal area.
Rough sea conditions are contributing to the retreat of the coastline at Praia do Forte Novo in Quarteira
This scenario repeats every year. A seafront restaurant is at imminent risk of collapse.
Man caught red-handed robbing Portimão store
A 32-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this Tuesday morning after being caught breaking into a store in Portimão, PSP police have confirmed. Officers were called to The post Man caught red-handed robbing Portimão store appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Supreme Court grants no pardon to rapist who dragged victims along a street in the Algarve
Man convicted of two sexual assaults sentenced to seven years and six months' imprisonment.
INEM ambulances stop again in the Algarve and January is still only halfway through
On Monday morning two of the six pre-hospital emergency vehicles were inoperative due to a lack of crew. In the afternoon four ambulances and one motorbike were out of service.
Surfboard factory gutted by fire in São Brás de Alportel
More than 100 surfboards, new or undergoing repair, along with tools and machinery, were reduced to ashes.
INEM ambulances in the Algarve were out of service
Six INEM ambulances in the Algarve were out of service between 8 a.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. this Sunday. The cause was a shortage of operational personnel. At present, two have returned to service.
Fire partially destroys restaurant at Praia da Rocha in Portimão
The Polícia Judiciária (Judiciary Police) is investigating the case.
All emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve out of service again
The Union of Pre‑Hospital Emergency Technicians says a lack of staff is forcing all six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve region to be taken out of service.
All emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve halted due to lack of staff
The six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve were left idle because of a shortage of staff.
Firefighters on ambulance shortage in the Algarve: no 'support' was requested from INEM
Next week, António Nunes says, firefighters and INEM are expected to meet to discuss the mobilisation of the firefighters' resources.
Ambulances out of service in the South. Olhão guarantees an ambulance from 8pm
Antena 1 confirmed there will be an ambulance ready to respond from 8pm, after reports indicated there would be no resources available in the South until midnight.
5pm — INEM confirms ambulances halted in the Algarve
At 17:00, the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) confirmed that ambulances in the Algarve have been halted and are not operating.
Algarve without INEM ambulances for 16 hours
INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency) ambulances have been absent across the Algarve for 16 hours, leaving the region without emergency ambulance coverage.
All six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve are out of service due to a lack of resources
The Algarve's six emergency medical ambulances are currently not operational because of resource shortages, potentially affecting the region's urgent medical response.
Having more ambulances is "positive" but data about the Algarve are "worrying"
The president of the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians, Rui Lázaro, welcomes the Government's reinforcement of emergency vehicles but warns about the shortcomings that remain in the south of the country. The mobilisation of workers from the North and Centre could be an important step to resolve the problem, says the union official.
GNR halts spate of robberies in Albufeira and Monte Gordo
The GNR intervened to halt a recent spate of violent robberies affecting Albufeira and Monte Gordo. In Albufeira a youth gang targeted people in busy nightlife areas, while in Monte Gordo a young man carried out particularly aggressive attacks using an axe and a makeshift bludgeon. The incidents highlight growing concerns about public safety in tourist-oriented night-time districts and underline the need for targeted policing, prevention measures and community awareness to protect residents and visitors.
IPMA extends yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve until midnight
Portugal's meteorological institute (IPMA) has extended a yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve (Faro district) until midnight on Sunday, forecasting periods of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The Algarve is the only mainland area under the alert, which also applies to the Madeira archipelago; the public is advised to follow updates and take precautions against localized flooding and storm impacts.
Ambulances held up at Faro Emergency Department due to shortage of doctors and rise in patient numbers
The Clinical Directorate of the Algarve Local Health Unit told CM that there had been a peak in attendances.