Two young people shot in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood in Amadora
One of the victims was seriously injured.
Pair filmed carrying out a violent mobile phone robbery in Amadora
Two men, aged 28 and 38, arrested by the PSP in Damaia. Both are in jail.
PSP strikes another blow against drug trafficking near the former Casal Ventoso
A gang made up of five men and one woman was stopped in the Quinta do Loureiro neighbourhood of Lisbon.
G3 rifle stolen from the Combatant Museum in Lisbon; 23-year-old man detained by the PSP
The G3 battle rifle was recovered.
PSP officers from Rato accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of assaulting at least 13 victims
The Public Prosecutor's indictment is 122 pages long and describes the assaults in detail.
Two people shot in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood in Amadora - PSP
Lisbon, 17 January 2026 (Lusa) - Two people were shot this evening in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, Amadora, a source from the PSP's Lisbon Metropolitan Command told Lusa, without providing further details.
Two people shot in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, Amadora
The incident took place in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, in the Mina de Água parish, municipality of Amadora.
Grenades found in a well on a plot of land in Odivelas
A safety perimeter forced the evacuation of people from a supermarket car park.
Man finds four grenades in a well in Ramada, Odivelas
A man discovered four grenades inside a well in the Ramada area of Odivelas; emergency services were alerted.
Operation Harry Potter dismantles doping network linked to bodybuilding in Lisbon
The investigation uncovered a scheme that used wellness and fitness facilities to supply prohibited substances to bodybuilders, culminating in four arrests in Greater Lisbon.
Grenades found in a well in Odivelas have already been recovered and will be destroyed
The ordnance was inert. The safety perimeter has already been lifted.
Quick complaint leads to arrest of snatch thief
A 35-year-old man was detained by the PSP in Lisbon. Besides the stolen handbag, he had stolen vehicle documents.
Grenades discovered in a pit on a plot of land in Odivelas
A safety perimeter forced the evacuation of people from a supermarket car park.
Man finds four grenades inside a well in Odivelas. Discovery forces evacuation of supermarket car park
Authorities are investigating the origin of the explosive devices, which were found on land near the Pingo Doce supermarket in Ramada.
Awaiting repairs for years, the broken floor at Campo Grande terminal is a hazard
The damaged surface causes almost daily falls, some of them serious. At the terminal, a shelter has been destroyed since it was struck by a bus in August 2023. Passengers criticise the poor conditions.
Santa Maria Hospital heliport exceeded 200 landings in ten months
The heliport has become the 'strategic point' for emergency air transport in the Lisbon region and is the most used among the country's hospital units.
Pregnant woman gives birth in CUF Tejo hospital bathroom and attempts to dispose of the foetus down the toilet
The case has been transferred to the Judiciary Police and the causes of the incident are being investigated. The woman is under the supervision of the authorities.
Oeiras presents preliminary study to tackle flooding in Algés with the final stretch left uncovered
The study outlines a series of interventions aimed at “minimising and controlling flood risks”.
Sharing of torture images involves more than 70 police officers
The Public Prosecutor's Office alleges that more than ten officers assaulted detainees at two Lisbon police stations and that images of alleged torture were shared among over 70 police officers. Two people have been formally identified as suspects in the alleged torture inquiry, and the prosecution's file describes ten particularly violent assaults. The allegations raise serious criminal and human-rights concerns and the investigation is ongoing.
Lisbon wants to ban alcohol on the street from 11pm
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.
The man who fatally shot the 9-year-old in the Bela Vista neighbourhood has been remanded in custody
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.
PSP identifies around 30 people after shots fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon
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.
6pm — Chega lodged a complaint over shots fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
06:00 — Eight districts under yellow warning this Friday
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.
