Latest news and stories about crime in culture in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
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The Portuguese Federation for Life is demanding that a Molotov cocktail attack on their recent March for Life be prosecuted as an act of terrorism, following the arrest of a suspect linked to an anarchist group.
A corpse discovered at Lisbon's DIAP (Department of Investigation and Criminal Action) has prompted scrutiny not only of the investigation but of the role and rhetoric of journalists who present themselves as frontline combatants against crime. The incident raises questions about media ethics, the potential for sensationalism, the impact on public trust in criminal justice institutions, and whether self-styled ‘crime-fighter’ reporting helps or hinders serious investigative work and public safety. Analysts should examine how coverage frames the dead body and the institution, how it influences public perception, and what safeguards are needed to ensure responsible reporting and transparency in ongoing inquiries.
This is the story of Juan, a man who was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for drug trafficking after being caught transporting cocaine from Brazil to Lisbon. Despite initial expectations, Juan unexpectedly admitted his guilt during the trial, citing financial necessity as his motivation. The article explores the human side of the courtroom, the emotional toll on legal professionals, and the final sentencing, which includes a request for him to serve his time in Barcelona to be closer to his family.
Vagner Lara, who previously lived in Lisbon, recounts that there was no police presence in the area where he was robbed by a group of 12 men on Tuesday (17/02) after a family dinner at Praça do Comércio.
