Latest news and stories about public safety in Beja, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, faces scrutiny over 17 contracts worth 2.23 million euros awarded by the Judiciary Police to a construction company owned by a personal friend, raising concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
A wildfire in Aljustrel, Portugal, prompted the temporary closure of major roads including the EN2 as over 100 firefighters worked to contain the blaze. While conditions have since improved and roads reopened, the incident highlights the country's heightened vulnerability to fires during the current heatwave.
A scrubland fire in Odemira, Beja district, has been successfully brought under control by emergency services, with 72 personnel currently remaining on-site to monitor the area.
A 35-year-old woman died and a 47-year-old man was seriously injured following a two-car collision on the A2 motorway near Almodôvar, prompting temporary road closures and emergency response.
The GNR identified a 46-year-old suspect and managed to recover the items that had been stolen from inside a house in Serpa. The goods were returned to their rightful owner.
In addition to the suspect being formally named an arguido, the GNR reported the facts to the Judicial Court of Serpa.
A bus driver left an 11-year-old child alone at the Almodôvar service station.
Minister Luís Neves claimed that payments for the renovation work on his Odemira house were made in cash. However, the law sets limits on cash payments which appear to have been exceeded.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing and mistreating his daughter and stepdaughter inside the family home, where he lived with the two minors and his wife.
The Minister of Internal Administration held a press conference this Wednesday to provide explanations regarding the controversies surrounding him.
Father forced to travel 200 kilometres to rescue daughter. Driver failed to check if all passengers were on board.
The Minister of Internal Administration held a press conference this Wednesday to provide explanations regarding the controversies surrounding him.
Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves held a press conference to address controversies surrounding his property in Odemira and his past management as national director of the Judicial Police. Neves denied any wrongdoing, conflicts of interest, or favouritism towards contractors, stating that his decisions were based on good management and cost-saving for the state. He maintained that he was unaware the property was in a protected area and expressed his commitment to continuing in his ministerial role.
The 23-year-old man was arrested in flagrante delicto after forcing his way into his ex-partner's home and physically assaulting her. The man, a foreign national, has been remanded in custody.
The two were no longer living together and the suspect allegedly went to the victim's home, physically assaulting her after forcing entry into the residence.
The group, aged between 11 and 18, are institutionalised in a children and youth home in Beja.
The decision was made because it is a very dangerous area for swimming and lacks lifeguards, noting that two people recently died at that location.
The decision comes after the Minister of Internal Administration received the green light from Luís Montenegro to speak about the cases involving him.
Authorities have expanded the search area for the young person who went missing in Aljezur.
Surfer José Maria Pyrrait, who was with the 28-year-old at the time of his disappearance, revealed his friend's identity. Arran Strong was ranked sixth in the Portuguese Surf League.
A report on a criminal case involving a perpetrator from the city of Beja.
José Maria Pyrrait says the chances of the British surfer being alive are “practically nil”. Search teams have been trying to find the missing man since Monday.
The pair stopped off the coast of Arrifana to drink water and take photographs. Then José Maria saw Arran Strong's board drifting 100 metres away.
A collision at km 52 of the EN123, in the Baixo Alentejo region, mobilised 22 emergency personnel, a helicopter, and a medical emergency vehicle. The alert was raised at 16:45 this Monday.
22 personnel were on site, supported by six vehicles, including a medical emergency and resuscitation vehicle (VMER) and a helicopter.
