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New fixed unit, located on Avenida da República, will allow for the screening of approximately 100 women per day.
A group of Americans living in Portugal is planning a protest in Lisbon later this month to express concerns about the current political situation in the United States. The demonstration, The post Americans in Portugal to stage Lisbon protest over US politics appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Brazilian consulate in Lisbon promotes actions in partnership with the Portuguese state against prejudice. The consulate offers psychological support and legal guidance to Brazilians in Portugal.
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.
Rodolfo Coração, head of emergency services in Lisbon and Vale do Tejo for the Red Cross, presents the emergency kit launched by the Red Cross, which includes essential materials for signalling, communication, first aid, and support in vulnerable situations such as storms, earthquakes, or power outages, for example.
A landslide poses a risk to buildings and houses in the area.
The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on women's rights and combating gender-based violence. This initiative involves posting videos on social media twice a week, focusing on outreach and public safety for women.
Lisbon firefighters' union says the Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa (RSBL) is in 'utter disarray', citing delays in promotions, organisational failures and that more than 10% of operational personnel lack proper uniforms. Staff are considering issuing a pre-strike notice as a warning that industrial action could follow if complaints over safety, logistics and career progression are not resolved. The union warns these problems undermine emergency response and public safety and is calling for urgent management and municipal intervention.
The end date for this measure may be adjusted depending on ongoing assessment of weather conditions.
Oriente (Red Line), Rossio (Green Line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue Line) stations are open overnight until at least the early hours of Tuesday. The cold is causing concern for Lisbon City Council.
He is one of 564 foreign health professionals working at ULS São José. He chose Lisbon for its safety and quality of life. He says that here he feels he can grow and gain experience.
In 2025, the maternity ward at Hospital Santa Maria registered its highest annual number of births in over a decade.
The number of people experiencing homelessness has risen over the past decade. At present, almost 14,500 people are living on the streets in Portugal. During this week of severe cold, RTP accompanied a group of volunteers.
At the first Midnight Mass he criticised the current economic system's lack of care for people's needs. The Patriarch of Lisbon also called for the defence of the dignity of all people.
Rui Valério has been very vocal in defending immigrants and the socially excluded, and that was the focus of his Christmas message. “Every face deserves respect,” said the head of the Diocese of Lisbon.
Winner of the National Tourism Award 2025 in the Community Tourism category, Mezze Escola is transforming how Lisbon integrates migrants into the tourism sector by combining technical training, social inclusion, and a direct response to the labour shortage in the restaurant industry.
António Valle has taken over as the director-general of the Lisbon Tourism Association, succeeding Vítor Costa, who has retired. He is committed to advancing a new strategic model for the city, adapted to the times of “transformation” that tourism is currently experiencing.
