Latest news and stories about public safety in culture in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Musician and former 'Dilema' contestant exposed the serious situation on social media.
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.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
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.
Another (rare) ‘hospital mix-up’ – when the wrong body is released to a family for burial – happened this week in Lisbon, but it differs from the norm by involving The post Celebrities affected by hospital body blunder appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The União dos Blocos has highlighted delays, breakdowns in dialogue and a lack of guarantees from the Lisbon City Council regarding the parades scheduled for February 2026.
An Israeli restaurant, Tantura, was forced to close in Lisbon after threats, boycotts and anti‑Semitic vandalism.
This Saturday, 10 January, marks the end of Tantura in Bairro Alto, Lisbon. The owners cite the 'alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide' as the reason for the closure, which has led to acts of vandalism, defamation, 'hostile campaigns and a total boycott' of the restaurant.
Tantura had been open for nearly ten years and will close on Saturday, the owners said on Instagram.
Home News Lisbon to impose limits on alcohol consumption Lisbon to impose limits on alcohol consumption The Lisbon City Council intends to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption outside establishments throughout the city.
One morning, a raid by a special force of the imperialist power cut the electricity in Lisbon, isolated the São Bento Palace and removed the Portuguese dictator, who was caught in his bedroom with the housekeeper. Opinion by Pedro Adão e Silva
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
