'We're still without a roof': Orlando left homeless by the fire that hit Albergaria-a-Velha more than a year ago
Orlando Ramalho recalls the prime minister's promise that 'no one was going to be left without a home'. It has yet to be fulfilled.
Two PSP officers charged with 36 crimes — including torture and rape. Public Prosecutor's Office admits there may be more involved and more cases
The two officers are 21 and 24 years old. 'The use of a baton to sodomise is reported' in a 'situation in which the handle of a broom was also used.' Homeless people are among the victims.
Homeless man finds mobile phone left at petrol station and is fatally beaten with punches and kicks in Almada
Two students in their final year of secondary school killed a homeless man in August 2024 over an iPhone left at a petrol station. The defendants told the victim: “You fucking junkie, you won't steal anymore.”
Vida e Paz community criticises failure to discuss the homeless
The organisation says none of the presidential candidates contesting Sunday’s election has yet revealed their position on the “poorest of the poor”. It invites whoever advances to the second round to visit.
Faro opens swimming pool pavilion for homeless over cold snap
Faro City Council has made 20 beds available at the Municipal Swimming Pools to accommodate homeless people and provide temporary assistance during the coldest period of the year.. This is The post Faro opens swimming pool pavilion for homeless over cold snap appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Integrated support response for people experiencing homelessness strengthened in Coimbra due to cold weather
Coimbra's Homelessness Planning and Intervention Unit (NPISA) has reinforced its integrated response to assist 125 people experiencing homelessness after the cold worsened, the City Council said today.
RTP followed volunteers — Bairro dos Anjos hosts the largest number of homeless people in Lisbon
The number of people experiencing homelessness has risen over the past decade. At present, almost 14,500 people are living on the streets in Portugal. During this week of severe cold, RTP accompanied a group of volunteers.
Couples with children and employed people living on the streets of Lisbon
The Legion of Good Will distributed breakfasts to homeless people in Lisbon this Thursday.
10:00 Charity breakfast for the homeless
Event at 10:00 providing a charity/solidarity breakfast for people who are homeless.
Legion of Good Will offers Christmas dinners in Lisbon and Porto
Tonight, in Lisbon and Porto, volunteers from the Legion of Good Will are delivering Christmas dinners to the homeless.
Press: Number of homeless people triples in less than a decade; antibiotic sales fall for the first time in four years
Media reports that the number of people experiencing homelessness has tripled in under ten years, while sales of antibiotics have declined for the first time in four years.
Dental and eye care, a wash and a haircut at the party for people experiencing homelessness. "For me, Christmas means I'm breathing"
From 19 to 21 December, Comunidade Vida e Paz organises a Christmas party for people experiencing homelessness in the University City canteen. This year there will be a dentist and film screenings.
Government to increase places for people experiencing homelessness and refurbish Temporary Accommodation Centres
The government plans to expand the number of places available for people experiencing homelessness and to refurbish/upgrade Temporary Accommodation Centres to improve capacity and conditions.
Number of homeless in Portugal increases
Home News Number of homeless in Portugal increases Number of homeless in Portugal increases The number of homeless people in Portugal was 14,476 at the end of last year, 1,348 more than the previous year.
Community Life and Peace launches fundraising campaign for the homeless Christmas
The Community Life and Peace has launched a fundraising campaign for the annual Christmas celebration with homeless individuals, providing health services, citizenship support, clothing bank, meals, and entertainment.