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Metropolitano de Lisboa has delayed the phased platform closures at the Praça de Espanha metro station by 21 days, with new dates set for August and September, as part of ongoing renovation efforts to improve service quality.
Lisbon plans to launch a new rapid surface metro line by 2029 connecting Santa Apolónia to Parque das Nações, aiming to alleviate the city's chronic traffic congestion and public transport inefficiencies.
Lisbon's public transport operators, including Metropolitano de Lisboa and Transtejo, have announced significant service expansions and infrastructure upgrades, such as earlier metro hours and new ferry routes, to improve regional mobility.
The Lisbon Metro will extend its operating hours until 3:00 AM on the night of Santo António to accommodate festival-goers, though the company notes that connections are not guaranteed after the final departures.
The Minister of Internal Administration has confirmed the closure of several PSP police stations in Lisbon, aiming to reallocate officers to street patrols, while the National Police Union calls for a comprehensive restructuring of urban security.
The coercive measures for 14 police officers suspected of torture at the Rato and Bairro Alto stations will be announced on Monday, with the Public Prosecutor requesting pre-trial detention for four suspects.
CNN Portugal commentator Paulo Saragoça da Matta argues that the alleged criminal activities involving multiple PSP officers in Lisbon indicate a systemic issue rather than isolated incidents.
Amílcar Correia analyzes the rise of discrimination and exploitation against immigrants, attributing these trends to the government's alignment with xenophobic and racist political rhetoric.
The Lisbon Metro Green line will suspend service between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5 due to expansion works, with full operations resuming on May 6.
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Residents in Lisbon's Baixa-Chiado district are demanding urgent CCTV installation following a reported rise in local insecurity and criminal activity.
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.
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.
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.
Benfica members approved the “Benfica District” project at an extraordinary General Assembly, with 59.24% voting in favour. The development — a campaign pledge of re-elected president Rui Costa — aims to transform the area around the Estádio da Luz, increase stadium capacity and will have material implications for the club's revenue streams, the local property market and urban infrastructure planning.
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.
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
An IPMA yellow warning is in force this Friday for eight districts — Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, Setúbal, Beja and Faro — calling for increased public caution due to adverse conditions that could affect travel, outdoor activities and local services. At the same time eight presidential candidates will convene in Lisbon for a radio debate, an event whose logistics and audience turnout may be influenced by the weather alert; organisers and the public are advised to monitor forecasts and prioritise safety while ensuring the debate proceeds with contingency plans for any disruptions. The overlap of a national weather warning and a key campaign event underscores the practical intersection of public safety and electoral logistics.
Four gynaecology and obstetrics emergency departments have been closed. In Amadora‑Sintra only the gynaecology emergency department is shut; meanwhile the general emergency at Hospital Fernando Fonseca (Amadora‑Sintra) reported a three‑hour wait for patients classed as very urgent as of 20:00, according to the SNS Portal. Santa Maria recorded a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour wait for very urgent cases, and Hospital de Loures topped the waiting‑time list with around three‑hour waits for urgent patients.
The Misericórdia Parish Council praises the “return of public space to the people”. In Santa Maria Maior, the expansion of pedestrian zones will proceed. The mayor warns of the need for an inclusive transition.
With high temperatures outside, many people do not feel like eating a hot meal, and for this reason, over the years, Ajitama has sought to respond with fresher options at this time of year.
Chef Nino Redruello clarifies that the goal of opening Fismuler in Lisbon is to replicate the specific concept of his restaurant rather than simply introducing Spanish cuisine to the country.
In the year it celebrates a decade of history in Madrid, the Fismuler restaurant, owned by the La Ancha family, has opened its first location outside Spain. Chef Nino Redruello explains to Diário de Notícias that the goal in Lisbon is not to represent Spanish cuisine, but to share their specific philosophy of hospitality, focusing on local products, seasonality, and simplicity while maintaining the identity that has made the brand a success.
The pilot project 'Viva a Rua, Lisboa' will change traffic and parking rules on seven streets in the Chiado area. Work to mark the pavements with a pattern inspired by the historic neighbourhood's artistic cobblestones begins in the second half of August.
Space for pedestrians will be created by painting a cobblestone pattern on the pavement of the parking zones. It will be a pilot project, but is expected to remain. Moedas speaks of a 'more human city'.
The closure is due to railway signaling work, part of the preparation and modernization of the network for the future Circular line.
The Cais do Sodré station on the Lisbon metro's Green line will be closed from August 8 to 26 due to construction work on the future Circular line, the company announced in a statement this Wednesday. This closure is necessary to carry out railway signaling work, which is part of the preparation and modernization of the network.
Railway signalling works require the station to close. The Green Line will only operate between Telheiras and Baixa-Chiado. Passengers have alternatives on the Blue line and via Carris bus routes.
