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The Brazilian consulate in Lisbon promotes actions in partnership with the Portuguese state against prejudice. The consulate offers psychological support and legal guidance to Brazilians in Portugal.
The article highlights recent notable events in Portugal, including the emotional farewell of António Lobo Antunes, a renowned Portuguese author, marked by moments of laughter, tears, and Benfica football club references. It also reports the death of Nuno Morais Sarmento, a former minister, at age 65. Politically, a member of the Chega party was dismissed from the Lisbon City Hall after renting out substandard housing. Additionally, the article mentions the detention of seven police officers involved in torture at the Rato police station, who are now under preventive detention. These updates reflect significant cultural, political, and social developments in Portugal.
The president of the Cascais City Council, Nuno Piteira Lopes, has formed a new coalition with Chega after the previous agreement with the Socialist Party (PS) fell apart. This strategic move aims to secure a majority in the Municipal Chamber, marking a significant shift in local governance dynamics.
A family of six is homeless and without support because Alenquer was not on the list.
Lisbon’s city-wide ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption outside commercial premises takes effect on Saturday 14 February, aiming to reduce noise and protect residents’ right to rest. The measure — approved by Lisbon City Council and implemented 30 days after its publication on 15 January — bars outdoor alcohol sales from 23:00 Sunday–Thursday (midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of holidays) until 08:00 the following day, while allowing consumption inside premises, on licensed outdoor seating and via home delivery. Enforcement by the Lisbon Municipal Police and security forces includes fines of €150–€1,000 for individuals and €350–€3,000 for businesses.
Moedas has secured an absolute majority with former Chega members, raising questions about the implications for Lisbon's political landscape and whether this shift marks the end of certain political red lines.
Civil Protection reiterated its appeal for the population to stay at home and opt for remote work. The municipal emergency plan is activated until the 8th.
The Lisbon Metro has announced preventive measures in response to forecasted bad weather, which may lead to delays in the opening of the Blue and Green lines on Saturday. These measures include the installation of protective barriers at critical access points and the temporary closure of access to six stations.
In Lisbon, the Socialist Party (PS) is questioning the city's preparedness for storms, while the Left Bloc (BE) is demanding explanations about Chega's presence and influence within municipal companies.
Lisbon's mayor, Carlos Moedas, also said the process took place without incident.
In the early hours tomorrow a new low-pressure system will move into Greater Lisbon, bringing heavy rain.
The capital will receive more than five million euros to tackle noise from Lisbon Airport. Priority will be given to investment in private homes intended for use as permanent residences.
'Less Noise' programme should have started in September, but the signing of the protocols for its implementation was only formalised last Thursday.
The government announced €10 million to improve the soundproofing of homes affected by noise from Humberto Delgado Airport.
After the Government opened the door to the sub-concession of Lisbon and Porto's urban lines, the mayor of Cascais says he wants to take over management of the line, together with Oeiras and Lisbon, and make train travel within the municipality free.
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In the presidential election, candidate André Ventura received fewer votes than he did in 2021 in four of Lisbon's parishes, indicating a decline in support in those local areas.
More than 200 people also called on the international community to intervene to halt the 'Iranian holocaust'.
The Mayor of Oeiras stresses that he would never vote for André Ventura. Also in today's paper, the Civil Protection's report on incidents related to the inclement weather.
Carlos Carreiras, former mayor, and Pedro Adão e Silva, former Minister of Culture, began negotiations for a project with a different profile for the CACE Centre.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) will deliver to the Government “in the coming days” a proposed management model for the three Tagus crossings. If approved, the proposal will move to a concession tender covering the two existing bridges and the planned Third Tagus Crossing (TTT), signalling a move towards outsourced management that could affect tolling, maintenance responsibilities and wider transport policy. Key details on timeline, contract structure and public‑private risk allocation remain to be confirmed.
Emanuel Costa is now a member of the AML executive committee.
Maria Helena Campos was appointed deputy in the office of the Secretary of State for Mobility one day after leaving the metro operator's board.
Lisbon's municipal authority has proposed banning alcohol consumption in public streets from 11pm, with proposed fines of up to €3,000 that could also be applied to establishments. Framed as a measure to reduce nuisance and improve public safety, the proposal raises questions about enforceability, proportionality and the potential economic impact on nightlife and hospitality. Separately, Le Monde reports Emmanuel Macron accusing Donald Trump of 'breaking with international rules', underscoring a parallel debate about norms and accountability on the international stage.
