Latest news and stories about public safety in Coimbra, Portugal for expats and residents.
The faces of those who held the country together. During the month that devastated Portugal, some worked non-stop to restore normality to the country. In the case of Vitor Silva, this meant controlling the Mondego river throughout the night to try and prevent a centennial flood in Coimbra.
The statue was vandalised overnight between Sunday and Monday.
The article highlights recent political developments in Portugal, notably António José Seguro's historic move to invite political parties to a meeting at Belém for the first time. It also covers various other national issues, including a scandal at the University of Coimbra involving misogynistic and racist audio recordings under investigation, and a government contract controversy involving alleged corruption and student-paid internships. Additionally, there are reports on local incidents such as a girl shot in Almada and economic concerns like rising fuel prices. The coverage extends to cultural events like the Oscars, international news from the Middle East, and ongoing coverage of the Ukraine conflict.
Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, was present at the anniversary ceremony, as was the mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa.
Suspect approached during a police inspection attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested.
The Minister of Internal Administration stated he wants to strengthen the participation of firefighters in the national structure.
Suspect approached during a police inspection attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested.
The initiative aims to “analyse the flood episodes recently recorded in the Mondego river basin” and promote technical reflection on “flood risk management in Portugal”.
The panel includes, in addition to the Mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa, the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), Pimenta Machado.
The city council also highlighted the need for dredging and regulation of the Mondego, Ceira, and Dueça rivers.
The Municipality of Soure has calculated 25 million euros in damages following the bad weather, its mayor told the Lusa agency, warning of the need to repair the road network.
For a month now, the municipality of Penela has been split in two, following the collapse of the former IC3, the national road that crosses the territory. Infra-Estruturas de Portugal does not yet have a solution for the situation.
The A14 motorway connecting Figueira da Foz to Coimbra reopened to traffic in both directions this Wednesday, after being closed for over a month due to flooding, the local authority reported. In a note published at 20:50 on Facebook, the municipality of Figueira da Foz stated that traffic on the section...
Traffic had been interrupted since 3 February due to rising water levels in the Mondego valley.
A 32-year-old woman will face charges for a drug trafficking crime.
António José Seguro began his term as President of the Republic by visiting Mourísia, a village in Arganil devastated by wildfires, to honour a promise to keep the needs of the interior regions at the forefront of his agenda. He pledged to be a demanding President, pressuring the government to fulfil its promises of financial aid to fire victims. During his visit, he announced that his first 'Open Presidency' tour would focus on the Central region. Later, in Guimarães, he highlighted the city's commitment to environmental innovation and climate action. His second day concluded in Porto, where Mayor Pedro Duarte praised Seguro's moderate political approach, while the President reiterated his commitment to territorial cohesion and ensuring that no part of the country is neglected.
The car involved in the hit-and-run on Sunday morning had already been identified by authorities on Monday, but the perpetrator of the crime had yet to be identified.
The police had already identified the suspect, but had been unable to intercept him.
A man allegedly used a lighter to start “several fires inside a home located in a residential neighbourhood” in the parish of Semide.
The man allegedly used a lighter to start “several fires inside a dwelling located in a residential neighbourhood.”
The President of the Republic visited the village of Mourísia, in the municipality of Arganil, which was surrounded by flames in 2025.
In Coimbra, local authorities have evacuated three thousand residents due to the imminent risk of dyke collapse, as persistent rain is expected in the North and Centre regions of Portugal. This article provides real-time updates on the weather conditions affecting the area.
After destructive 208 km/h winds from Storm Kristin, the municipality of Soure faces a second crisis: imminent flooding. Authorities and residents are preparing for rapid inundation, with low-lying areas such as Miragaia in Porto — including the Ribeira — identified as first at risk; local voices say preventing severe damage will require extraordinary measures. The situation highlights compounded hazards for infrastructure and public safety, testing emergency services' capacity and the need for immediate, coordinated flood mitigation and evacuation planning.
Coimbra authorities will begin preparing measures to prevent a potential evacuation after water releases at the Aguieira dam, the mayor told Lusa. Officials will closely monitor river levels and conditions to assess whether evacuation of people and animals becomes necessary and to coordinate public-safety and emergency-response actions if flood risk increases.