Security

The annual crime statistics released by the government at the end of March showed that overall reported crime in the Algarve decreased slightly from 21,907 cases in 2017 to 21,680 last year (-1%) [...]

When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus on domestic violence. However, domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate relationship or marriage to dominate and [...]

Resulting from the rural fires of 2017 and the findings of the subsequent reviews has been the introduction of an integrated and specialised model for the management of rural fires, known [...]

One of the reasons I formed Safe Communities Algarve in 2012 was to help improve communication between the authorities and the community. Another reason was to help bring about change – a change [...]

Yes, Christmas is almost upon us and a chance to celebrate with family and friends. However, criminals also like to celebrate in a rather different way! This can be through online scams or [...]

Yes, it’s that time of the year again with just 45 days to go before Christmas. For retailers this is the best time of the year, and also the most profitable time for scammers. What I am talking [...]

Portugal is a great place to live, with friendly people, good climate, good food, wine and superb countryside. It is also the fourth most peaceful country in the world. In deciding where to live [...]

The recent tragic fires in Greece that resulted in the death of over 80 people in a busy tourist resort have led to a renewed focus on the importance of ensuring that not only residents are aware [...]

By the time you read this article, the critical fire period will be upon us. Let us hope that we do not experience the tragic fires of last year that resulted in the death of so many people and [...]

This is the first of a two-part feature concerning Safe Communities Portugal’s “Safe Tourism 2018” campaign. This week I will focus on raising the standards of safety and security in short-term [...]