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One of the victims was seriously injured.

Two men, aged 28 and 38, arrested by the PSP in Damaia. Both are in jail.

A gang made up of five men and one woman was stopped in the Quinta do Loureiro neighbourhood of Lisbon.

The G3 battle rifle was recovered.

The Public Prosecutor's indictment is 122 pages long and describes the assaults in detail.

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.

The incident took place in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, in the Mina de Água parish, municipality of Amadora.

A safety perimeter forced the evacuation of people from a supermarket car park.

A man discovered four grenades inside a well in the Ramada area of Odivelas; emergency services were alerted.

The investigation uncovered a scheme that used wellness and fitness facilities to supply prohibited substances to bodybuilders, culminating in four arrests in Greater Lisbon.

The ordnance was inert. The safety perimeter has already been lifted.

A 35-year-old man was detained by the PSP in Lisbon. Besides the stolen handbag, he had stolen vehicle documents.

A safety perimeter forced the evacuation of people from a supermarket car park.

Authorities are investigating the origin of the explosive devices, which were found on land near the Pingo Doce supermarket in Ramada.

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.

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.

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.

The study outlines a series of interventions aimed at “minimising and controlling flood risks”.

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'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.

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.
