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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.
It was once Lisbon's red-light district, a paradise for night owls, but 15 years after the creation of Pink Street, the heart of Cais do Sodré is once again sinking into a bad reputation. Roterdão may be the next venue to close its doors.
The PSP identified 7 boys and one girl for the assaults on an Iraqi man in Lisbon. Three are formal suspects.
A group of students from Colégio Moderno assaulted an Iraqi refugee in Lisbon.
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.
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Couple identified by the PSP in the Penha de França area, Lisbon. The victim of the theft was an Italian woman.
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.
TVDE drivers and operators are protesting this Wednesday, the 29th, in Lisbon, demanding urgent fare increases, the exclusion of taxis from the TVDE regulatory framework, and fuel price support. The protest, which involves a gathering at Campo Pequeno followed by visits to the headquarters of Bolt and Uber, coincides with the ongoing review of the sector's legislation. Additionally, a separate group of delivery and ride-hailing workers has announced a 24-hour strike today.
The Lisbon City Council (CML) provided 75,000 euros to an individual who worked on Moedas' election campaign.
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”.
Omar Al-Hayali required 22 stitches to his head. He was visited in the hospital by representatives of the Iraqi embassy in Lisbon.
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.
Officers from the Campo de Ourique station in Lisbon arrested 3 men, all 18 years old.
The problem has persisted for a week. The PSP promises a resolution starting this Monday.
The representative of the far-right party took to social media to make threats against the Brazilian leader. The Planalto Palace is not commenting on the matter. Lula will meet with Luís Montenegro and António José Seguro.
Nelson Vassalo, 39, is being held at the prison attached to the Judiciary Police headquarters in Lisbon.
The trio was caught near the Colombo Shopping Centre. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody.
The victim got into a fight with the thief and held him until the PSP arrived. The thieves took a bracelet and a mobile phone.
Nelson Vassalo is charged with terrorist offences
The man was arrested.
A man was mugged at the entrance of his home on Avenida Almirante Reis, Lisbon, after being followed for several blocks by a group targeting his high-value watch. The victim, who was returning home with his wife, was confronted by a suspect who pushed his wife and stole the watch. The assailant fell while attempting to flee, allowing the victim and a witness to restrain him until police arrived. The 1.5 million euro watch was recovered. The suspect, an Algerian national, was released pending further investigation, while other members of the group remain at large. The victim stated he will no longer wear or keep valuables in Lisbon.
The victim got into a fight with the thief and held him until the PSP arrived. The thieves took a bracelet and a mobile phone.
