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Alenquer(42)Amadora(208)Arruda dos Vinhos(7)Azambuja(23)Cadaval(1)Cascais(323)Lisbon(5373)Loures(204)Lourinhã(13)Mafra(56)Odivelas(50)Oeiras(267)Sintra(237)Sobral de Monte Agraço(9)Torres Vedras(52)Vila Franca de Xira(89)







  • Alenquer(42)
  • Amadora(208)
  • Arruda dos Vinhos(7)
  • Azambuja(23)
  • Cadaval(1)
  • Cascais(323)
  • Lisbon(5373)
  • Loures(204)
  • Lourinhã(13)
  • Mafra(56)
  • Odivelas(50)
  • Oeiras(267)
  • Sintra(237)
  • Sobral de Monte Agraço(9)
  • Torres Vedras(52)
  • Vila Franca de Xira(89)
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Euro zone bond yields inch lower with Strait of Hormuz in focus

📍 Lisboa💶 Finance🇪🇺 Europe#bond-yields+1 more
ReutersReuters17h ago

Psychologist accused of sexual abuse and child pornography crimes in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The 46-year-old defendant 'formulated and executed a plan with the objective of gaining the victim's trust and affection, and thereby obtaining intimate and sexual photographs and videos, as well as performing sexual acts with her'.

cmjornal.pt30 Apr
Psychologist accused of sexual abuse and child pornography crimes in Alenquer

Vale de Judeus prison guards' strike lasts until June 30

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal💼 Work#public-safety+2 more

Prison guards complain about the lack of safety and working conditions, as well as the absence of signal jammers. Vale de Judeus was the site of the escape of five inmates in September 2024.

observador.pt29 Apr
Vale de Judeus prison guards' strike lasts until June 30

Strike at Vale de Judeus prison to continue until the end of June

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal💼 Work#labour-law+1 more

The strike will remain total, with minimum services decreed. Inmates without activities will spend 22 hours a day in their cells.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
Strike at Vale de Judeus prison to continue until the end of June

Psychologist accused of sexual abuse and child pornography crimes in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The 46-year-old defendant 'formulated and executed a plan with the objective of gaining the victim's trust and affection, and thereby obtaining intimate and sexual photographs and videos, as well as performing sexual acts with her'.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
Psychologist accused of sexual abuse and child pornography crimes in Alenquer

Psychologist accused of sexual abuse and child pornography crimes in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The educational psychologist has been awaiting trial in preventive detention since he was arrested

cnnportugal.iol.pt28 Apr
Psychologist accused of sexual abuse and child pornography crimes in Alenquer

Pre-trial detention for suspect of sexual abuse of his daughter

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report

A 52-year-old man is in pre-trial detention for the abuse of his minor daughter in Alenquer. The investigation was triggered by an anonymous tip to the PJ on Monday.

observador.pt22 Apr
Pre-trial detention for suspect of sexual abuse of his daughter

Preventive detention for suspect of sexual abuse of his daughter in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The minor's mother was allegedly aware of the situation and would normalise her husband's behaviour, showing no intention of reporting him.

cmjornal.pt22 Apr
Preventive detention for suspect of sexual abuse of his daughter in Alenquer

Man arrested for sexual abuse of his daughter in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The alleged sexual abuse committed by a father was reported anonymously by a witness who stated that the minor's mother was aware of the situation and normalised her husband's behaviour.

Observador21 Apr
Man arrested for sexual abuse of his daughter in Alenquer

Homem detido por abuso sexual da filha adolescente em Alenquer - SÁBADO

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report
SÁBADOSÁBADO21 Apr
Homem detido por abuso sexual da filha adolescente em Alenquer - SÁBADO

Man arrested by the PJ for abusing his minor daughter

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The arrest was made in Alenquer

CNN Portugal21 Apr
Man arrested by the PJ for abusing his minor daughter

Man arrested for abusing his 15-year-old daughter in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

An anonymous tip led the Judicial Police to the suspect. The mother allegedly knew about the crimes but did not report the situation.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Man arrested for abusing his 15-year-old daughter in Alenquer

House fire leaves one person homeless in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

Alenquer firefighters report that the fire 'started in the garage', leaving the house 'damaged and uninhabitable'. The incident occurred in the parish of Carregado and Cadafais.

Observador14 Apr
House fire leaves one person homeless in Alenquer

House fire leaves one person homeless in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The fire started in the garage and left the house damaged and uninhabitable.

Correio da Manhã14 Apr
House fire leaves one person homeless in Alenquer

"Does anyone want to suggest a name starting with the letter P?" João Baião introduces his new pet to his followers

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#entertainment+2 more

It is a two-month-old puppy, and the SIC presenter asked his fans for help in naming the little dog.

Correio da ManhãCorreio da Manhã2 Apr
"Does anyone want to suggest a name starting with the letter P?" João Baião introduces his new pet to his followers

Pre-trial detention for suspect in sexual abuse of nieces

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The alleged abuse of the two girls, who were 7 and 10 years old at the time, occurred in 2017 at the suspect's home in Alenquer, in the Lisbon district, the Judiciary Police described in a statement.

Observador24 Mar
Pre-trial detention for suspect in sexual abuse of nieces

Pre-trial detention for man suspected of sexually abusing his nieces in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The crimes took place at the suspect's home.

Correio da Manhã24 Mar
Pre-trial detention for man suspected of sexually abusing his nieces in Alenquer

Man arrested for sexual abuse of two nieces in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The alleged abuse of the children, who were seven and 10 years old at the time, occurred in 2017 at the suspect's home. The investigation began after the GNR was contacted by the school of one of the minors.

Observador24 Mar
Man arrested for sexual abuse of two nieces in Alenquer

Man arrested for sexual abuse of two nieces in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday, March 23, on suspicion of sexually abusing two minor nieces in Alenquer. The alleged abuse of the two girls, who were seven and 10 years old at the time, occurred in 2017 at the suspect's home in Alenquer, in the Lisbon district, according to the Judiciary Police (PJ) on Tuesday. According to a PJ statement, the investigation began following a report from the National Republican Guard (GNR), which had been contacted by the school attended by one of the minors, where she had disclosed what had happened. The PJ's Lisbon and Tagus Valley Sexual Crimes Investigation Section, which is leading the inquiry, gathered evidence strongly indicating the suspect's involvement in the crimes. The man will be brought before a judge for questioning to determine coercive measures.

Diário de Notícias24 Mar
Man arrested for sexual abuse of two nieces in Alenquer

Man arrested for sexual abuse of two nieces in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of sexually abusing two minor nieces in Alenquer, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported today.

RTP Notícias24 Mar
Man arrested for sexual abuse of two nieces in Alenquer

Uncle arrested for sexually abusing two nieces in Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime+1 more

The abuse occurred in 2017 at the suspect's home.

CNN Portugal24 Mar
Uncle arrested for sexually abusing two nieces in Alenquer

Homem detido por abuso sexual de duas sobrinhas em Alenquer

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Uma das menores contou na escola o que tinha acontecido.

Correio da Manhã24 Mar
Homem detido por abuso sexual de duas sobrinhas em Alenquer

Alenquer: Man arrested on suspicion of abusing nieces

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Evidence has been gathered that strongly indicates the suspect committed the crimes, explains the Judiciary Police. The acts the suspect is accused of allegedly took place in his home.

Observador24 Mar
Alenquer: Man arrested on suspicion of abusing nieces

Middle East war may delay signal jammers at Vale de Judeus

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+2 more

The schedule indicated that the tests were to take place by the end of the current month of March.

Correio da Manhã17 Mar
Middle East war may delay signal jammers at Vale de Judeus

Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% participation

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+2 more

The strike is due to the lack of security at the prison from which five inmates escaped. Since then, various security measures have been discussed, but the union says the promises have not yet been fulfilled.

Observador10 Mar
Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% participation

Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% turnout on the first day

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#labour-law+2 more

Strike called by the prison guards' union continues until April 30th.

Correio da Manhã10 Mar
Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% turnout on the first day

Prison guard strike begins at Vale de Judeus

📍 Alenquer⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#labour-law+2 more

The prison guard strike will be extended until April 30th and will be total; inmates will have no activities, their yard time will be reduced, and they will be confined to their cells for 22 hours a day.

Observador10 Mar
Prison guard strike begins at Vale de Judeus

Alenquer condemns closure of obstetric emergency unit

📍 Lisboa🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+3 more

The motion of condemnation states that 'more than 250,000 inhabitants' could 'be deprived of an essential service'. Local mayors say that the municipalities 'were not informed' about this decision.

Observador9 Mar
Alenquer condemns closure of obstetric emergency unit

Alenquer municipality repudiates closure of Vila Franca de Xira obstetric emergency unit

📍 Lisboa🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+2 more

A vote of repudiation was approved by elected members of the PS, Chega, and the independent movement, while PSD councillors abstained.

Correio da Manhã9 Mar
Alenquer municipality repudiates closure of Vila Franca de Xira obstetric emergency unit

"We were left behind and everyone tells us there is nothing more to be done": Leandro's family lost everything in the storm

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🏛️ Government#severe-weather+3 more

A family of six is homeless and without support because Alenquer was not on the list.

Correio da Manhã21 Feb
"We were left behind and everyone tells us there is nothing more to be done": Leandro's family lost everything in the storm