Latest news and stories about public safety in culture in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
A Wycombe family is demanding answers following the tragic death of a relative during a boat party in Portugal, raising concerns about safety and accountability.
An investigation into the lives of a school psychologist and a Zumba instructor who evaded justice for 12 years in Portugal after being convicted of torturing patients at a clinic in Brazil.
A 38-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly dousing his partner in ethyl alcohol and setting her on fire in Amadora, leaving her with severe burns covering 40% of her body.
A former INEM employee, João Figueira, passed away at Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in Loures after suffering a heart attack and experiencing delays in his scheduled surgery due to the facility's lack of specialized equipment.
Duarte Moral, his wife, and former PS/Oeiras leader Rui Nascimento have been arrested in connection with an investigation into suspicious public procurement contracts involving Socialist Party-led municipalities.
Two PSP chiefs and 13 officers are among the 15 police officers arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of torture and rape at the Rato police station in Lisbon. The arrests bring the total number of officers involved in the investigation into the abuse of vulnerable individuals, such as drug addicts, foreigners, and the homeless, to 24. Many of the abuses were filmed and shared in WhatsApp groups. The Public Prosecutor's Office and the PSP conducted 30 searches, leading to the detention of 15 officers and one civilian, as part of an inquiry into crimes including severe torture, rape, abuse of power, and qualified physical assault. The PSP director reiterated a 'zero tolerance' policy regarding these allegations.
The number of police officers detained in connection with the investigation into assaults at PSP stations has risen to 24, with Mário Vaz Maia, brother of singer Nininho, among the 15 newly arrested individuals.
The Centralised Gynaecology and Obstetrics Emergency Department of Loures-Odivelas/Tejo Estuary recorded 201 births during its inaugural month of operation, meeting expected performance targets.
The Portuguese Federation for Life is demanding that a Molotov cocktail attack on their recent March for Life be prosecuted as an act of terrorism, following the arrest of a suspect linked to an anarchist group.
Approximately 1,800 customers of E-Redes in areas affected by storm Kristin remained without electricity as of 5:00 PM on February 22. The EDP group company stated it is focused on restoring electricity supply. Earlier, 4,500 customers were reported without power. The storms have caused significant damage, resulting in 18 fatalities and affecting 90,000 students due to school closures. The Central, Lisbon and Tagus Valley, and Alentejo regions were the most impacted, with estimated damages in Seixal around 15 million euros.
Around 1,200 individuals have been displaced in mainland Portugal due to severe flooding, particularly in the Central region. The evacuations were carried out as a preventive measure, affecting areas such as Beira Baixa, Coimbra, Leiria, and the Lisbon area.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
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.
Criminal investigation unit PJ has arrested one suspect in the fatal shooting of a teenager in Amadora, amid a worrying pattern of violence in the municipality where six people have already been shot since the start of the year. The arrest highlights active police work but also raises analytical questions about underlying causes, public safety strategies and whether current policing and community interventions are sufficient to prevent further violent crime. Authorities say the inquiry continues as they seek to establish motive, possible links to other incidents and measures to restore public confidence.
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
An analysis of the Portuguese media regulator's (ERC) decision regarding TVI's coverage of a gang rape case in Loures. The article discusses whether the station violated 'broadcasting ethics' during Cristina Ferreira's morning show, where comments were made that allegedly blamed the 16-year-old victim. The author questions why the regulator did not impose a fine despite the station's history of similar incidents, and criticizes TVI's defensive response, which framed the regulator's reprimand as an attack on freedom of speech rather than addressing the harm caused to the victim.
The individual responsible for the Benfica eagle was caught smuggling drugs at Lisbon's airport.
The arrest took place during a routine operation when Bernie Ecclestone landed in a private jet.
A shotgun was found on board the private jet.
Bernie Ecclestone intercepted at Tires Aerodrome with a shotgun. Former Formula 1 executive detained during a routine operation in Cascais
Home News Lisbon unveils memorial for Glória funicular victims Lisbon unveils memorial for Glória funicular victims Lisbon has unveiled a memorial to the 16 people killed in the Elevador da Glória accident, exactly one year after the tragedy.
For the Neves family, the country is very safe: watches snatched from wrists, AIMI taxes taken from wallets, and terrorists getting on our nerves. At this rate, the Rolex Gang will soon become the Timex Gang.
