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Musician and former 'Dilema' contestant exposed the serious situation on social media.
The webpage provides a roundup of recent news related to Portugal, covering various topics. Key highlights include: - Political developments such as PSD's proposal to suspend prescription deadlines in legal cases involving lawyer changes, and statements from Chega's Ventura denying any “misalignment” following his removal from CML. - Cultural updates on the Oscars 2026, highlighting films like “Batalha Atrás de Batalha” and “Sinners” as favorites, and coverage of the red carpet looks featuring Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. - Ongoing coverage of the Ukraine conflict. - Local incidents, including a fire in Canha, Montijo, which destroyed a residence and annex, and the opening of a regional emergency unit at Loures Hospital. - Sports news focusing on the Portuguese Primeira Liga, with updates on remaining fixtures for FC Porto, Sporting, and Benfica, including live coverage of FC Porto's victory over Moreirense. - International relations, with discussions among EU foreign ministers about possibly increasing naval presence in the Middle East. This summary encapsulates the main political, cultural, local, and sports news relevant to Portugal from the webpage.
The final report has been delivered to the Public Prosecutor's Office, which will decide whether to proceed with charges or archive the case.
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.
Vagner Lara, who previously lived in Lisbon, recounts that there was no police presence in the area where he was robbed by a group of 12 men on Tuesday (17/02) after a family dinner at Praça do Comércio.
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.
At the council meeting held on Monday, the head of the local authority, Inês de Medeiros, explained that this was one of the areas in the municipality most affected by Storm Kristin.
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.
Another (rare) ‘hospital mix-up’ – when the wrong body is released to a family for burial – happened this week in Lisbon, but it differs from the norm by involving The post Celebrities affected by hospital body blunder appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The União dos Blocos has highlighted delays, breakdowns in dialogue and a lack of guarantees from the Lisbon City Council regarding the parades scheduled for February 2026.
An Israeli restaurant, Tantura, was forced to close in Lisbon after threats, boycotts and anti‑Semitic vandalism.
This Saturday, 10 January, marks the end of Tantura in Bairro Alto, Lisbon. The owners cite the 'alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide' as the reason for the closure, which has led to acts of vandalism, defamation, 'hostile campaigns and a total boycott' of the restaurant.
Tantura had been open for nearly ten years and will close on Saturday, the owners said on Instagram.
Home News Lisbon to impose limits on alcohol consumption Lisbon to impose limits on alcohol consumption The Lisbon City Council intends to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption outside establishments throughout the city.
One morning, a raid by a special force of the imperialist power cut the electricity in Lisbon, isolated the São Bento Palace and removed the Portuguese dictator, who was caught in his bedroom with the housekeeper. Opinion by Pedro Adão e Silva
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
