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  • Sep 25

    Portuguese volunteer firefighter dies after tree falls during Resende blaze

    A 24-year-old volunteer firefighter died overnight after a large tree fell during firefighting operations in Resende, where 253 personnel were deployed.

  • Sep 25

    Over 650 firefighters tackle wildfires in Odemira and Resende as three operatives suffer injuries

    Emergency crews deployed 439 operatives to contain a scrubland fire spreading from Odemira into Silves, while 221 personnel responded to a separate active blaze in Resende.

  • Sep 12

    Portuguese ministry summons PSP and GNR police unions for September talks

    Portugal's Ministry of Internal Administration scheduled negotiation meetings with PSP and GNR security force unions for 17 and 29 September, following union announcements of demonstrations across several cities.

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