Woman gives birth to stillborn baby in Lisbon hospital bathroom

A 33-year-old woman gave birth to a stillborn baby in a bathroom at CUF Tejo in Lisbon during the early hours of this morning (January 16), after reportedly not informing The post Woman gives birth to stillborn baby in Lisbon hospital bathroom appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident16 Jan

Santa Maria received more than 200 landings in ten months

The heliport recorded 208 landings since March 2025, becoming a “strategic point” for emergency air transport in the Lisbon region. Transport includes patients, doctors and organs.

Observador16 Jan

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.

Correio da Manhã16 Jan

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.

Correio da Manhã15 Jan

"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.

Observador13 Jan

Inmate attacks prison officer at Santa Maria Hospital

Man admitted to hospital reacted violently when he learned he would be discharged and returned to the prison in Sintra.

Correio da Manhã13 Jan

'Task force' of firefighters made a difference to the lives of 16 people: 'This is what these institutions exist for'

Over the weekend, the Firefighters' League created a task force of pre-positioned ambulances in Lumiar, Lisbon. Commander Luís Martins, of the Camarate fire brigade, explains to CNN Portugal the objectives of this team — which 'was the reserve of reserves'.

CNN Portugal13 Jan

Lisbon: Man robbed at gunpoint; GPS enabled recovery of stolen items

So far, no arrests have been made.

CNN Portugal13 Jan

Reinforcement ambulances mobilised 16 times over the weekend

All eight reinforcement ambulances from several fire brigades were dispatched by INEM's Urgent Patient Guidance Centre to the city of Lisbon and surrounding areas.

Observador12 Jan

Reserve ambulances stationed at the Portuguese Firefighters' League were called out 16 times over the weekend

The National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) called out the reinforcement ambulances gathered at the headquarters of the Portuguese Firefighters' League (LBP) in Lisbon 16 times over the past weekend, the association's president told Lusa today.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

Inside the heart of INEM: this is how medical emergencies are handled

CNN Portugal11 Jan

Unease in the Civil Protection system

The Firefighters' League set up an ambulance task force pre-positioned in Lumiar, Lisbon. An isolated action, operating outside the Civil Protection circuit, which is being challenged by commanders from various parts of the country.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

Controversy in emergency services: Firefighters' League creates ambulance 'task force' outside the Civil Protection framework

Ambulances are pre-positioned in Lumiar, Lisbon, to respond to any eventuality. The decision is causing unease within the Civil Protection system.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

Association questions reinforcement ambulances in Lumiar when failures are on the south bank of the Tagus

This week at least three people died while waiting for help in Seixal, in Sesimbra (Quinta do Conde) and in Tavira.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

Reinforcement ambulances in Lumiar? Association says failures are on the Margem Sul

The Firefighters' League announced a task force of four ambulances to operate this weekend, based at the League's headquarters. The Association of Emergency Medical Technicians disputes the decision.

Público10 Jan

PJ detains man who spread terror in the Ameixoeira neighbourhood

The 39-year-old suspect was active for ten months. Among several offences, he is suspected of attempted murder.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

Union says it warned the ministry and INEM about risk of ambulance shortages, but 'nothing was done' — 'Lisbon alone has ten ambulances out of service'

A union reports it alerted the health ministry and the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) to a potential shortage of ambulances but claims no measures were taken. It adds that Lisbon alone currently has ten ambulances out of service.

Diário de Notícias8 Jan

Electrocuted dog: Lisbon City Council rejects responsibility and calls death an "unforeseeable event" caused by the storm

Lisbon City Council says it is not responsible for a dog's electrocution, attributing the death to an unforeseeable event brought on by the storm.

Dinheiro Vivo8 Jan

PSP carries out police operation to combat drug trafficking in Olivais

Authorities have already found drugs

CNN Portugal6 Jan

New inspection orders full evacuation of two buildings after explosion and fire in Lisbon

The number of displaced residents will rise from eight to 11 as a result of the complete evacuation of the two buildings.

Correio da Manhã6 Jan

RTP followed volunteers — Bairro dos Anjos hosts the largest number of homeless people in Lisbon

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.

RTP Notícias5 Jan

The man who fatally shot the 9-year-old in the Bela Vista neighbourhood has been remanded in custody

CNN Portugal3 Jan

PSP identifies around 30 people after shots fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon

Diário de Notícias3 Jan