Latest news and stories about public safety in culture in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
The inquiry will be directed solely by the Lisbon Regional Department of Investigation and Penal Action. Also in this edition, Luís Represas is remembered with music near the Belém Palace.
Although acquitted of the death of officer Fábio Guerra, Clóvis Abreu is serving a six-year prison sentence for four other crimes related to the brawl that the policeman, who was killed by two marines, attempted to stop.
The 10 detainees from the Benfica supporters' group No Name Boys, suspected of assaulting a Sporting fan near the Lions' pavilion before the futsal derby on 19 February, have been remanded in custody, the PSP announced today.
The promoter reported an advertisement for the sale of an invitation to ASAE, a practice it considers illegal. Rita Marrafa de Carvalho stated she was unaware it was a complimentary ticket and removed the post after being alerted. On the first day of the festival, the PSP arrested two individuals for ticket scalping and seized four tickets with a total value of 510 euros.
The Vila Franca de Xira PSP managed to recover the goods, valued at over 10,000 euros, in the municipalities of Sintra and Lisbon.
The residents' association is demanding public transparency, warning of the risk that the demand for these historical materials could fuel the market for tiles stolen from Lisbon buildings, while also questioning the physical damage caused by the pieces being walked on during installation.
The Vila Franca de Xira PSP managed to recover the goods, valued at over 10,000 euros, in the municipalities of Sintra and Lisbon
Influencer Tiago Grila will face court for hitting a young woman with his vehicle in Amadora in January 2024. The investigating judge ruled on Monday, July 6, that there is sufficient evidence to charge him with three crimes: negligent grievous bodily harm, failure to provide assistance, and driving without a valid license. The Public Prosecutor's Office alleges that Grila struck the victim, Marina Sousa, at a pedestrian crossing and fled the scene without calling emergency services. The investigation also confirmed he was unlicensed. The victim suffered severe injuries that impacted her ability to work for over a year. Grila has previously mocked the incident on a podcast, later claiming it was a 'marketing strategy'.
The investigating judge found no evidence of a crime against João Vasco and Pedro Barreira in 'Operation Relax'. Emuna Mia has been suspended from her duties.
The court had no doubts. The four young men were sentenced to effective prison terms.
The suspects are flagged in European databases.
Around 500 people gathered in Lisbon today to denounce the threats made by the United States (US) against Cuba and to call for an end to the aggression and blockade against the Caribbean island, which has been the target of successive sanctions by Washington.
Three minors, all 16 years old, used documents falsified through digital manipulation in order to purchase alcoholic beverages inside the venue.
ASAE initiated three criminal proceedings for the forgery of identification documents involving minors during an inspection operation at Rock in Rio 2026, which also resulted in a regulatory offence for the sale of alcohol to minors.
Sculpture by artist Susana Piteira found damaged at Parque dos Poetas, in Oeiras.
Two of the young men were sentenced to seven years and another two to eight years of effective imprisonment.
The utterly despicable gang rape of a 16-year-old in Loures, subsequently posted online and seen by as many as 32,000 people, has seen all young men involved handed ‘exemplary jail The post Jail for ‘influencers’ who shared images of gang rape over social media appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A group of social media influencers from the Loures area have received prison sentences ranging from 7 to 8 years following a rape conviction.
