The Annual Internal Security Report (RASI) reveals that intentional homicides in Portugal increased by 10% in 2025. The report also highlights a decade-high in rape reports, a 251% surge in cases of aiding illegal immigration, and a 3.1% overall increase in reported crime, despite a 1.6% decrease in violent and serious crime.
RASI: Number of homicides rises 10% - from 89 to 98
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