Violent crime has decreased, but rapes have not

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Violent crime has decreased, but rapes have not

Journalist Mariana Oliveira discusses the latest crime statistics, highlighting a rise in violent crime in rural areas and a concerning decade-high increase in reported rapes, despite these issues being overlooked in official security priorities.

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The Immigration Law is Portugal’s legal framework that governs entry, residency, asylum and deportation of non-nationals. It was amended by Law No. 61/2025 on October 22, 2025, after parts of an earlier draft were rejected by the Constitutional Court; the changes reorganise administrative responsibilities and introduce stricter control measures that affect visas, residency and family reunification processes.

AI Summary AvailableSerious crime shifts from major cities to interior districtsRead the synthesized summary with context and explainers
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