Latest news and stories about public safety in Coimbra, Portugal for expats and residents.
A fatal car accident involving a gas installation occurred near Praça da República in Coimbra, resulting in two deaths and a fire.
Fernando Seabra Santos argues that allowing vegetation to grow on embankment levees along the Mondego River is a dangerous practice that reflects a disregard for public safety and infrastructure heritage rather than environmental stewardship.
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.
A vehicle was detected with a driver showing suspicious behaviour while a patrol was conducting a routine sweep.
A 73-year-old hunter residing in the Cantanhede area, investigated for killing an animal, was also found to be in possession of illegal weapons.
Between 1 January and 31 May 2026, 57 people died by drowning in Portugal, according to provisional data released by the Drowning Observatory of the Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards (FEPONS). This figure is almost identical to the 58 deaths recorded in the same period of 2024, which was the worst comparable period since the Observatory began tracking data in 2017. In the first three months of the year alone, 36 deaths were recorded in aquatic environments, a 28.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Rivers accounted for the majority of incidents between January and March, with 17 victims, followed by the sea, flooded roads, wells, and dams. Coimbra was the most affected district, and 69.4% of victims were men, particularly in the 20-24 age group. FEPONS highlights that all incidents occurred in areas without lifeguard supervision and calls for a coordinated national response focused on prevention.
Coimbra, Braga, and the island of Madeira stand out with the highest number of drownings since the beginning of the year, reaching the highest figures since 2017. Rivers and the sea continue to be high-risk areas.
Victim was transported by helicopter to Coimbra
The 60-year-old victim, in serious condition, was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Coimbra following a gas oven explosion at a barbecue restaurant, according to the GNR.
The body of a 40-year-old man was found in a pine forest area, about 200 metres from his vehicle. The Judicial Police are investigating.
The acquired vehicles will serve to support rescue operations, especially in critical rural and forest fire scenarios, as current resources show significant wear.
Two forest firefighting vehicles, one light firefighting vehicle, one tactical command vehicle, one tactical forest tanker vehicle, one civil protection coordination vehicle, and one light all-terrain vehicle for Forest Sappers will be acquired.
The body was located next to Municipal Road 1077, in the locality of Mata.
A criminal with a long record travelled through different parts of the country committing new crimes. He is currently being tried at the Coimbra Court.
The accidents occurred within half an hour in the municipalities of Mira, Montemor-o-Velho, and Figueira da Foz.
The collision occurred during the early hours of this Friday on the IC2 road.
A 15-year-old 9th-grade student threatened classmates with a bladed weapon following episodes of bullying and threats.
A 15-year-old 9th-grade student threatened classmates with a bladed weapon following episodes of bullying and threats.
The collision occurred during the early hours of this Friday on the IC2 road.
Burglars broke the glass of the door to enter the establishment.
A 55-year-old man has died following a moped crash in the town of Godinhela, Coimbra. The accident occurred at 23:04. Death was declared at the scene, according to the GNR.
A collision between a light vehicle and a heavy goods vehicle caused one death today and left traffic restricted on the IC2 in Coimbra, the Civil Protection told Lusa.
Civil Protection received the alert about the collision shortly before 04:20.
Civil Protection received the alert about the collision shortly before 04:20
A collision between a light vehicle and a heavy goods vehicle, which resulted in one death, disrupted traffic on the IC2 in Coimbra. The alert was given shortly before 4:20 am, according to the Civil Protection.
The athlete was convicted for a robbery at a jewellery store in Figueira da Foz.
Remigration. They wear suits and ties, share neo-Nazi ideas, and are monitored by intelligence services. A report on hatred against immigrants at a European summit in Figueira da Foz.
The firefighters took advantage of this week's drop in temperatures to clear the land.
