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Third part of the 'Investigação CM' from this Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The lighting company joins the 10 municipalities where searches are taking place.
26 residential and non-residential searches were carried out in various areas of the country.
First part of the 'Investigação CM' from Monday, March 16, 2026.
According to a note published by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Porto district, a company based in Vale de Cambra, its main directors and more than 30 other defendants – The post Fraud: 35 defendants accused of swindling state and EU out of €1.6 million appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Former nurse sentenced to 23 years in prison for the 2020 murder of Diogo Gonçalves in the Algarve.
Mariana will be brought before a judge in Indonesia for the homicide and may eventually be extradited.
Another defendant was ordered to have their duties as an insolvency administrator suspended.
This BBC News article discusses several news stories related to Portugal: * Crime: A suspect in the John George murder is arrested in Portugal. * Football: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Rasmus Hojlund's celebration, and Hojlund defends his celebration. * Politics: Portugal's Prime Minister loses a vote of confidence, leading to a potential third election. * Economy: The article discusses EU nations, including Portugal, trying to retain skilled young workers. * Crime: The article covers the break up of a Russian mafia money-laundering ring in Spain and Portugal. * Tourism: Albufeira, Portugal, may ban bikinis and shirtless tourists. * Art: A Portuguese artist designed a pavement mosaic for a sculpture trail in the UK.
The webpage from The Independent covers various topics related to Portugal, including sports, politics, and news. Key highlights include: 1. Protests: Tens of thousands protested in Portugal against proposed labor reforms, reflecting public discontent with government policies. 2. Sports: Cristiano Ronaldo hints at his retirement, expressing emotional sentiments about his career. Additionally, his son has received a call-up to the Portugal Under-16 team. 3. Crime: A tragic incident involving a US tourist who was stabbed in Cascais after a confrontation over a hat. 4. Natural Wonders: An article features nine beautiful natural destinations in Portugal, promoting tourism and the country's scenic landscapes. Overall, the content provides a snapshot of current events and cultural highlights in Portugal.
A corpse discovered at Lisbon's DIAP (Department of Investigation and Criminal Action) has prompted scrutiny not only of the investigation but of the role and rhetoric of journalists who present themselves as frontline combatants against crime. The incident raises questions about media ethics, the potential for sensationalism, the impact on public trust in criminal justice institutions, and whether self-styled ‘crime-fighter’ reporting helps or hinders serious investigative work and public safety. Analysts should examine how coverage frames the dead body and the institution, how it influences public perception, and what safeguards are needed to ensure responsible reporting and transparency in ongoing inquiries.
Raquel Machado Faísca says the link to Mário Machado exists because he 'is the father of her youngest daughter.' The defendant claims that the Portuguese justice system has been 'unfair' to her former partner.
Two others ordered to report to authorities twice weekly.
Two people were arrested during a law enforcement operation that dismantled a drug trafficking network in Odivelas, authorities said.
Portuguese PJ police have arrested four men in the Lisbon metropolitan area as part of an operation dubbed “Harry Potter”, targeting the illegal trafficking and use of banned substances and The post ‘Harry Potter’ operation leads to four arrests in doping probe appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 69-year-old man was arrested by the Polícia Judiciária (Judicial Police) in the Cova da Moura neighbourhood after being reported by one of his daughters.
Authorities continue to carry out inquiries
A 32-year-old man was presented at an initial hearing and was ordered to remain at his residence and forbidden from visiting neighbourhoods associated with drug trafficking.
The suspects entered the residence where, in addition to the 86-year-old woman, one of her employees was present, and stole cash and goods valued at thousands of euros.
If the body is not claimed within 45 days after being released by the PJ, the burial may be carried out in absentia.
The suspect did not surrender after the sentence became final and unappealable.
The victim was able to defend themself with the help of a third person and prevented the robbery until the GNR arrived; the force had been alerted via 112.
The GNR intervened to halt a recent spate of violent robberies affecting Albufeira and Monte Gordo. In Albufeira a youth gang targeted people in busy nightlife areas, while in Monte Gordo a young man carried out particularly aggressive attacks using an axe and a makeshift bludgeon. The incidents highlight growing concerns about public safety in tourist-oriented night-time districts and underline the need for targeted policing, prevention measures and community awareness to protect residents and visitors.
