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A man created an atmosphere of terror in the emergency department, hurling insults and making threats against doctors and other healthcare professionals.

One of the victims was seriously injured.

Lisbon, 17 January 2026 (Lusa) - Two people were shot this evening in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, Amadora, a source from the PSP's Lisbon Metropolitan Command told Lusa, without providing further details.

Observador reports two people were shot in the Casal da Boba area of Amadora; details on motive and injuries are limited in initial coverage. Police activity and investigations are expected as authorities piece together the incident; residents in the area should expect an increased security presence and follow local updates. Those living nearby should avoid the scene and monitor local media for official information.

The case dates back to 2017. The driver of a tracked vehicle died after the vehicle he was operating rolled over while combating a forest fire that had broken out near Cardal.

The victim suffered, among other injuries, punctures to the heart and lungs. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.

A man discovered four grenades inside a well in the Ramada area of Odivelas; emergency services were alerted.

The driver was fleeing when the PSP managed to intercept the vehicle.

The suspect fled the scene before being arrested. The victim sustained injuries to the abdominal area.

The case dates back to 2017. The operator of a tracked vehicle died after the vehicle he was operating overturned while fighting a wildfire that had broken out near Cardal.

A 33-year-old Portuguese woman living in Sintra reportedly did not inform clinical services that she was pregnant, and her partner said he was unaware of the pregnancy.

A 26-year-old man is suspected of having murdered a 64-year-old relative on 9 December 2025.

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The suspect inflicted on the 86-year-old victim “several blows to the head, taking advantage of his vulnerability”.

Man admitted to hospital reacted violently when he learned he would be discharged and returned to the prison in Sintra.

Rui Rocha said he hopes the new law will help mitigate issues such as territorialisation, provide a more effective and assertive role for firefighters, and ensure more comprehensive civil protection.

The clinic sustained visible damage.

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has promulgated the government’s health reform while formally requesting improvements to three related decree-laws. His interventions focus on the decree-law that centralises emergency services regionally and on the new regime for hiring locum doctors, where he identified unclear requirements and potential incompatibilities. The request for clarification signals legal and policy concerns that could prompt amendments, highlighting tensions between centralised emergency planning and the need for a flexible medical workforce.

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A man has been remanded in custody after a 9-year-old boy died and a 14-year-old was injured when a shotgun allegedly discharged accidentally in the Bela Vista neighbourhood. Authorities say the weapon belonged to a family member; investigators remain on the scene and the case is being examined for possible criminal negligence and safety lapses, prompting questions about firearm storage and emergency response protocols.

The PSP (Public Security Police) have identified around 30 people after shots were fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon. A targeted operation — involving Rapid Intervention Teams and Traffic Division units — ran from 22:00 Friday to 02:00 Saturday; no incidents were recorded and no arrests were made. Enquiries and investigations remain ongoing as police follow up on those linked to the discharges.

The three decree-laws centre on new rules for hiring locum doctors, regional emergency services, and the management system to tackle waiting lists.

Jornal de Notícias reports that at least 108 people were intentionally murdered in 2025, marking the highest number of homicides since 2018. Separately, the President of the Republic returned three decree-laws to the Government that sought to implement reforms in the health sector, a move with legal and political implications for emergency services, public safety and ongoing healthcare policy changes. These developments highlight rising concerns about violent crime alongside contested attempts to reshape healthcare governance.
