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Lisbon City Council plans to install 500 additional video surveillance cameras across key areas including Parque das Nações, Almirante Reis, and Avenida da Liberdade to enhance public safety and support police operations.
Over 70% of the building stock in the Greater Lisbon region dates back to before 1990, raising concerns regarding seismic safety and structural integrity.
The Sana hotel group, already owing over four million euros in rent for the Quartel da Graça concession, has formally requested a contract review citing a need for financial rebalancing.
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.
An analysis of the recent detention of twenty-four police officers accused of torture and abuse in Lisbon, highlighting the importance of the Minister of Internal Administration taking a firm stance against such misconduct and reaffirming the rule of law.
Lisbon's public safety debate requires a balanced approach that addresses urban disorder and petty crime without compromising democratic safeguards or police integrity, emphasizing that effective law enforcement is the foundation of public trust.
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.
Two PSP chiefs and 13 officers are among the 15 police officers arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of torture and rape at the Rato police station in Lisbon. The arrests bring the total number of officers involved in the investigation into the abuse of vulnerable individuals, such as drug addicts, foreigners, and the homeless, to 24. Many of the abuses were filmed and shared in WhatsApp groups. The Public Prosecutor's Office and the PSP conducted 30 searches, leading to the detention of 15 officers and one civilian, as part of an inquiry into crimes including severe torture, rape, abuse of power, and qualified physical assault. The PSP director reiterated a 'zero tolerance' policy regarding these allegations.
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 right to strike must be balanced against the public's right to freedom of movement, ensuring that labour disputes do not completely paralyze urban infrastructure.
Residents in Lisbon's Baixa-Chiado district are demanding urgent CCTV installation following a reported rise in local insecurity and criminal activity.
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.
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.
The clarification from Gebalis comes after the PCP council members at Lisbon City Council requested urgent explanations from Moedas regarding the family's eviction.
The clarification from Carris follows questions raised on Wednesday by PS councillor Pedro Anastácio during a Lisbon City Council public meeting regarding pending autopsy reports.
The Ministry of Justice stated this Friday, July 31, that all 16 autopsies related to the Glória funicular accident in Lisbon were completed within 24 hours, refuting claims made by a Socialist Party councillor. Meanwhile, the insurer Fidelidade is managing compensation processes for the 40 victims, noting that some cases remain pending due to ongoing medical-legal assessments or missing documentation.
A Ukrainian man found hiding in one of the apartment's bedrooms had been evicted. He claims self-defence.
The company informed the workers that they will not be rehired. Retirement requests have “definitive effects”.
The defendants were brought before a judge for their first judicial interrogation and were remanded in custody.
The PJ is analysing footage and entry logs at Parliament to clarify the alleged theft in the Chega office. There are doubts regarding the timeline and who entered the room first yesterday morning.
The right-wing parties rejected hearing animal protection associations. PAN considers that the debate should have been more participatory. PSD rejects claims of a 'gag law'. The appointment of Pedro Paiva in 2022 was already contested.
Water accumulation in the tunnels caused a train to become immobilized, leading several passengers to leave the carriage and walk along the tracks, forcing the company to cut power and temporarily suspend service on the entire line.
An individual consumes cocaine, physically assaults a female friend, and attacks Public Security Police (PSP) officers.
A fire broke out early this Monday morning in the garage of a building in Lisbon and spread to a vehicle parked outside. Four people sustained minor injuries.
A fire broke out in a building in Lisbon, resulting in at least two people being injured.
