PSP strikes another blow against drug trafficking near the former Casal Ventoso
A gang made up of five men and one woman was stopped in the Quinta do Loureiro neighbourhood of Lisbon.
G3 rifle stolen from the Combatant Museum in Lisbon; 23-year-old man detained by the PSP
The G3 battle rifle was recovered.
PSP officers from Rato accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of assaulting at least 13 victims
The Public Prosecutor's indictment is 122 pages long and describes the assaults in detail.
Quick complaint leads to arrest of snatch thief
A 35-year-old man was detained by the PSP in Lisbon. Besides the stolen handbag, he had stolen vehicle documents.
Awaiting repairs for years, the broken floor at Campo Grande terminal is a hazard
The damaged surface causes almost daily falls, some of them serious. At the terminal, a shelter has been destroyed since it was struck by a bus in August 2023. Passengers criticise the poor conditions.
Santa Maria Hospital heliport exceeded 200 landings in ten months
The heliport has become the 'strategic point' for emergency air transport in the Lisbon region and is the most used among the country's hospital units.
Pregnant woman gives birth in CUF Tejo hospital bathroom and attempts to dispose of the foetus down the toilet
The case has been transferred to the Judiciary Police and the causes of the incident are being investigated. The woman is under the supervision of the authorities.
Lisbon brothers accused of killing their father again claim it was self-defence
Two young men, aged 21 and 24, who killed their father and hid his body in a wardrobe in Laranjeiras have requested the opening of a pre-trial investigation.
Sharing of torture images involves more than 70 police officers
The Public Prosecutor's Office alleges that more than ten officers assaulted detainees at two Lisbon police stations and that images of alleged torture were shared among over 70 police officers. Two people have been formally identified as suspects in the alleged torture inquiry, and the prosecution's file describes ten particularly violent assaults. The allegations raise serious criminal and human-rights concerns and the investigation is ongoing.
Bloco de Esquerda seeks urgent hearing with the Minister of Internal Administration over police violence at the Rato police station
Bloco de Esquerda today requested an urgent parliamentary hearing with the Minister of Internal Administration regarding the case of police violence at the Rato police station in Lisbon.
Three arrested by Lisbon PSP for dealing drugs near apartment blocks
Suspects caught in Bairro do Armador were detained with drugs and cash.
Lisbon: six arrested for drug trafficking in the Quinta do Loureiro neighbourhood
Authorities continue to carry out inquiries
Fire in Lisbon apartment building displaces eight people; €17,000 reportedly found in the flat where the blaze started
A short circuit is believed to have caused the incident.
BE demands urgent MAI hearing over alleged police violence
Bloco de Esquerda has asked for an urgent hearing with the Interior Ministry after reports of alleged police violence at the Rato police station; parties are seeking ministerial answers and potential oversight measures. Media coverage highlights political pressure on the Ministério da Administração Interna (MAI) to explain events and any disciplinary steps. Those concerned about policing and civil‑liberties oversight should follow parliamentary developments and local reporting.
The Left Bloc (Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda)) is a Portuguese left-wing party founded in 1999 that campaigns for progressive policies such as stronger social welfare, workers’ rights and more public services. Expats who follow Portuguese politics should note the Bloco often influences coalition talks and debates over healthcare, housing and labour regulations.
- Leader: Currently vacant (Mariana Mortágua resigned October 2025)
- Ideology: Democratic socialism, left-wing populism
The Left Bloc achieved its worst result in history in 2025, dropping from 5 seats to just 1. Mariana Mortágua, who led the party from May 2023, resigned in October 2025 after failing to reverse the party's electoral decline. Founded in 1999 as a coalition of far-left parties, BE was once the third-largest force in Portuguese politics and a key partner in the 2015-2019 Geringonça government.
Egas Moniz dermatology department lacking 'safety, health and hygiene' conditions still has no date for relocation
An October 2024 report had already argued that the service should be 'relocated as a matter of urgency', but building work has not yet progressed.
441 complaints about night-time noise prompt Moedas to ban sale of alcohol for consumption on the street
After 441 complaints of night-time noise, Moedas has prohibited the sale of alcohol intended to be consumed in the street/public spaces to curb disturbances.
"Legionella" closes PSP station at Marquês de Pombal
The presence of “legionella”, which can cause severe respiratory infection, prompted the suspension of public services, and the reception and processing of suspects detained by the PSP at Marquês de Pombal.
PSP police station at Marquês de Pombal metro temporarily closed after legionella detected
The PSP will temporarily close the toilet facilities and public counter services of the police station operating in the Marquês de Pombal metro station in Lisbon after the bacterium legionella was detected in those facilities, the police said today.
Lisbon wants to ban alcohol on the street from 11pm
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.
The man who fatally shot the 9-year-old in the Bela Vista neighbourhood has been remanded in custody
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.
PSP identifies around 30 people after shots fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon
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.
6pm — Chega lodged a complaint over shots fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
06:00 — Eight districts under yellow warning this Friday
An IPMA yellow warning is in force this Friday for eight districts — Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, Setúbal, Beja and Faro — calling for increased public caution due to adverse conditions that could affect travel, outdoor activities and local services. At the same time eight presidential candidates will convene in Lisbon for a radio debate, an event whose logistics and audience turnout may be influenced by the weather alert; organisers and the public are advised to monitor forecasts and prioritise safety while ensuring the debate proceeds with contingency plans for any disruptions. The overlap of a national weather warning and a key campaign event underscores the practical intersection of public safety and electoral logistics.
