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Carlos Moedas' four-and-a-half-year tenure as Mayor of Lisbon is criticised for a lack of strategic vision and execution, marked by worsening housing crises, budget cuts, infrastructure failures, and allegations of political mismanagement.
Mafalda Guerra, a Chega activist, was dismissed following an RTP investigation that uncovered her properties being utilized as illegal housing for immigrants in Lisbon. The report raised significant concerns regarding the legality of the rentals and the implications for immigrant communities.
The article critiques Carlos Moedas for his political maneuvers, particularly his secretive agreement with the far-right party Chega, which contradicts his public image as a reformist. It highlights the lack of transparency in his dealings and the implications for his governance in Lisbon, emphasizing that he can no longer blame external factors for inaction. The piece calls for Moedas to focus on effective governance rather than personal political ambitions, as he now holds a majority that was not directly granted by the electorate.
CNN Portugal spent time inside CODU, INEM’s medical call centre in Lisbon and found a centre under sustained pressure where high call volumes demand rapid, accurate triage and careful deployment of ambulances and other rescue resources. The report examines how operators prioritise calls, the protocols guiding decision-making, and the operational strain of matching limited resources to urgent needs.
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 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.
Lisbon City Council awarded a 75,000 euro direct contract to the company organising a concert with a luxury picnic costing 300 euros per family this Sunday at Eduardo VII Park. The company owner was part of Moedas' technical team on election night during the local elections.
Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Luís Campos Ferreira, is the new president of the executive committee of the Casa da América Latina, a non-profit association supported by the Lisbon City Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, and companies, which promotes cultural, economic, and institutional cooperation with countries in that region. He succeeds Alberto Laplaine Guimarães, who was removed from his position as secretary-general of the Lisbon City Council after being arrested as part of Operation Lúmen, which is investigating a corruption scheme involving the awarding of Christmas lighting contracts. Luís Campos Ferreira, a former PSD deputy for five terms and head of the Parliament Channel, was elected at the general assembly held this Thursday. He will combine his presidency of the Casa da América Latina with his duties as secretary-general of the UCCLA - Union of Capital Cities of Portuguese Language. The Casa da América Latina continues to have Carlos Moedas as its non-executive president, representing the Lisbon City Council, while Nuno Piteira Lopes, mayor of Cascais, remains at the head of the General Assembly Board. António Valle, director-general of the Lisbon Tourism Association, remains head of the Supervisory Board, and Ambassador António Almeida Lima will continue as vice-president of the executive committee. Created in 1998, the Casa da América Latina is a private, non-profit association that divides its activities between promoting economic and commercial relations between Portugal and Latin American countries, disseminating Latin American art and culture, and focusing on tropical medicine. Cultural policies of Portugal and Brazil at the Casa da América Latina.
Moralising alliances is the last resort for those who can no longer compete for government. When governing without the PS goes from unlikely to improper, the problem is no longer partisan. It is a systemic one.
“We, the people of Lisbon, obviously have the greatest pleasure, I will propose all possible locations that I have,” said the mayor, after the PS proposed that the municipality oppose the installation outside the capital.
The space was granted to Vhils' festival by the Lisbon City Council. It was received from the State for social purposes, but a new bridge will be built there. A sign on-site states that the area will be 'closed' on April 30th.
A private event to be held at Eduardo VII Park has drawn criticism from the left over municipal support of 75,000 euros, questioning the public interest and the lack of social sensitivity.
The PS proposed that the municipality oppose its installation outside the capital
The Lisbon City Council is hosting a colloquium to address how local security strategies must evolve to tackle social tensions, housing pressures, and migration, moving beyond traditional policing toward a model of community-based 'co-production' and social cohesion.
The Socialist Party is bringing a motion to the City Council meeting this Wednesday regarding the decision on the 25th of April Interpretive Centre. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro confirmed the relocation of the project, originally scheduled for 2026, while Santarém has expressed interest in hosting it. The PS, led by Alexandra Leitão in the City Council, is urging Mayor Carlos Moedas to clarify when the Council was informed of the Government's intent to abandon or reconfigure the project in Lisbon, demanding firm opposition to the move. Additionally, the PCP and the Left Bloc are questioning a 75,000-euro direct award for the 'Chic-Nic' festival at Parque Eduardo VII, linked to a collaborator of Moedas. Other topics include João Ferreira's (PCP) proposal for the former Fábrica Barros site and the Left Bloc's inquiries into EGEAC and the concession of the Quartel da Graça.
Former Ukrainian minister Oleksandr Kamyshin came to Lisbon to participate in the convention of the largest association of European defence companies, where Éric Trappier, CEO of fighter jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation, said that we are living in a 'war economy' and that Europeans do not buy 'American' because it is better.
By choosing 'People Have the Power' as a soundtrack, Carlos Moedas appropriated an anthem of democratic participation to, later on, conduct a governing practice that retains almost nothing of it.
The Left Bloc states that there is no information on whether the annual consideration for the Graça Barracks concession contract has been paid and, therefore, they are asking the Government for clarification.
The Left Bloc questions whether the message violates the Labour Code and if Moedas validated an email that distinguishes between strikers and non-strikers at a municipal company.
The Lisbon City Council (CML) provided 75,000 euros to an individual who worked on Moedas' election campaign.
Socialists consider the debate proposed by Livre to analyse 'controversies' in Lisbon's governance to be 'wrong'. Moedas' coalition denounced an attempt to turn the Lisbon Municipal Assembly into an 'inquisition tribunal'.
Only the PSD's vote was rejected, with votes against from the PS, Chega, Livre, PCP, and PEV, and an abstention from the BE.
At the Lisbon Municipal Assembly, the Livre party sought answers from the Mayor of Lisbon regarding controversies such as the appointment of Mafalda Livermore and the continued presence in the executive of a councillor accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office. However, right-wing parties accused them of a “personal attack” that does not “enhance” the municipal body. On the left, the PS also criticised the “side debate”.
Analysis of the Influencer case file reveals that the Public Prosecutor's Office only proceeded to investigate potential financial kickbacks months after the search and arrest operation that marked the case.
The new president of Lisbon Metro, Cristina Vaz Tomé, criticised the company's previous management and stated that it only remains operational due to state funding. Speaking at an innovation conference, she highlighted issues such as long-standing broken escalators and the lack of competition, which she claims leads to stagnation. She emphasised the need to improve financial results and noted that the company is developing a new signalling system to allow for driverless trains. The event also featured insights from business leaders Paulo Pereira da Silva of Renova and Luís Abrantes of Movecho regarding the role of innovation in their respective industries.
Does Rui Tavares know nothing outside of Lisbon, or does he simply think the capital is the best place to do everything? Also, the conspiracy theories surrounding Trump.
Three months after storm Kristin, the document, which was announced in February, is approved by the Council of Ministers. Additionally, wiretaps from the Influencer Case have been revealed that contradict António Costa.
