Teacher who abused minors has sentence increased
The defendant was sentenced to six years and three months in prison and is barred from practising professions that involve contact with minors for thirteen years.
New PSP operation in schools against violence begins today
Pupils warned that, even though they are minors, there will be consequences if they commit acts that could be classified as crimes.
New PSP operation in schools to tackle violence
The PSP has launched a month‑long school operation, 'Violence? No, thank you!', delivering awareness activities for the whole school community on school-based violence, weapons possession/use and juvenile delinquency. Targeting pupils in the 3rd cycle of basic education and secondary schools, the campaign combines prevention and legal deterrence by warning minors that violent acts can carry criminal consequences. The initiative aims to reduce incidents, improve reporting and engage schools, families and staff in safeguarding measures.
New PSP operation in schools starts today to tackle violence
The operation 'Violence? No, thank you!' will run until the end of the month and is aimed at pupils in the 3rd cycle of basic education and in secondary education.
PSP preventing violence in Portugal schools
Home News PSP preventing violence in Portugal schools PSP preventing violence in Portugal schools The PSP is launching a new anti-violence operation in schools today, after recording more than 2,000 crimes within school grounds last academic year, including physical assaults, threats and verbal a
Schools operating in 'extraordinary' mode
Schools are operating under 'extraordinary' arrangements — services, schedules and routines adjusted because of exceptional circumstances.
GNR: 88 cases of school dropout in 2025/2026
Since September 2025 — when the 'Escola Segura' 25/26 operation began — the GNR has recorded 16 cases of addiction-related behaviour and 77 instances of disruption to school activities.
18:00 — PSP (Public Security Police) found 54 weapons in Portuguese schools in the last school year
The PSP reports that 54 weapons were seized on school premises across Portugal during the most recent academic year.
54 weapons found in Portuguese schools in the 2024/2025 academic year
In the most recent academic year the police recorded 52 offences of weapon use and possession, while in the 2023/2024 academic year they identified 38 such offences.
54 weapons found in Portuguese schools in the 2024/2025 school year
The PSP (Public Security Police) also identified 130 incidents of bullying and 21 of cyberbullying.
It is very important to raise awareness among those responsible for monitoring their children's behaviour
Henrique Machado, CNN Portugal's Society editor, analyses the process of radicalisation among young people in Portugal.
54 weapons found in Portuguese schools in the 2024/2025 school year
Authorities reported that 54 weapons were discovered across schools in Portugal during the 2024/2025 school year.
Young people are the most vulnerable part of society
Jorge Silva Carvalho, an expert in Information and Defence Affairs, analyses the rise of radicalisation at increasingly younger ages.
In 2024, almost 30% of those detained for violent extremism in the EU were minors or young people
An image taken from Roblox read: “Kill babies with a knife.” Groups lure young people and children into committing crimes or violence against people and animals. Portugal's Polícia Judiciária (PJ) launches a campaign.
PJ and Government warn of the danger of radicalisation and 'online' hate content
The national director of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) and the Minister of Justice warned, during the presentation of the PJ's new campaign “Hate 'online' kills 'offline'”, about the danger of radicalisation and 'online' hate content. The comments were made in connection with the conference “Preventing the Online Radicalisation of Children and Young People”, which is taking place today at the PJ building, ...
Authorities sound alarm over online radicalisation of young people
Portugal’s government and PJ criminal police have issued fresh warnings about the dangers of online radicalisation and hate content, particularly among children and young people, during the launch of a The post Authorities sound alarm over online radicalisation of young people appeared first on Portugal Resident.
PJ warns of risk of radicalisation and hate content
The director of the PJ emphasises that “radicalisation is the personal transformation process of children and young people that leads to violent extremism” and reports that cases have already been identified in Portugal.
Online hate: PJ launches campaign to prevent young people 'radicalising in the silence of their bedrooms'
Launch in Lisbon brings together national and international experts to discuss digital literacy and the prevention of hate speech. The video campaign will be distributed via social media.
Young person victim of rape at a school in Guimarães
The crime is believed to have been committed inside the school premises.
UM: Academic Bar to reopen in February after homicide
The University of Minho building had been closed since April 2025 following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old. Access will be restricted to current and former students, academic staff and employees.
Swimming teacher arrested for sexual abuse of children
Police revealed that “the facts came to the authorities' attention when one of the boys told his mother what the teacher was doing during lessons.” The victims are 7 and 11 years old.
Judicial Police arrest swimming instructor over sexual abuse of children aged seven and eleven
The Polícia Judiciária has arrested a swimming instructor suspected of sexually abusing two children, aged seven and eleven.
9am: PJ will launch a campaign to prevent hate speech
The PJ says the aim is “to alert children and young people, as well as parents and educators, to certain realities that exist online.” Meanwhile, Trump says that leaders of Iran contacted him to negotiate.
PJ launches campaign against online radicalisation of young people
Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) has launched a first-of-its-kind campaign to tackle online radicalisation among young people, aiming to alert schools and families to warning signs, raise awareness, prevent recruitment and disrupt extremist influence across digital platforms. The initiative is framed as a preventive, educational and investigative effort combining outreach to educators and parents with targeted policing online. Separately, The Guardian reports heightened international tensions as former US President Trump is reported to be considering military options against Iran following a violent crackdown, underscoring how domestic efforts to shield youth from radicalisation sit alongside broader geopolitical risks.
