Latest news and stories about emergency services in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The victim was transported to Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon.
The officer was injured and transported to São Francisco Xavier Hospital in Lisbon.
Driver without a licence and with a history of fleeing was intercepted after weaving at high speed on the bridge. A 28-year-old PSP officer was hospitalised.
The Almada Fire Department was mobilised to the scene.
The Lisbon Metro informed the PSP on March 6th that “the conditions for reopening have been met.” Activities have been redirected to the Rato station for 73 days.
The fire broke out near the Oriente station due to a buildup of debris in the fan.
Storm Regina is being felt in some regions of mainland Portugal.
The article discusses ongoing construction work by the Câmara de Lisboa following a landslide in the Graça neighborhood. It highlights the city's response to the incident and the measures being taken to address the situation. The article is part of a broader news context, including various updates on social issues and political developments in Portugal.
A landslide poses a risk to buildings and houses in the area.
The closure was implemented as a preventive measure to minimise the entry of rainwater.
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.
Measures may cause disruptions to circulation on Friday morning.
The municipality led by Carlos Moedas highlighted that in light of the forecast for bad weather in the coming days, there remains “the risk of flooding and falling trees.”
Storm Leonardo causes over 800 incidents by 11 PM. Heavy rain and strong winds affect the Centre and Lisbon. Thousands of operatives are responding to falls, flooding, and landslides.
In Lisbon, the Socialist Party (PS) is questioning the city's preparedness for storms, while the Left Bloc (BE) is demanding explanations about Chega's presence and influence within municipal companies.
Suspect did not accept the end of the relationship
There was also a dog that had to be resuscitated at the scene and was left in serious condition.
Reports today describe a 30-year-old woman shot dead in the early hours of this morning in a Lisbon car park, near Avenida de Ceuta. The alert was raised shortly after The post Woman discovered shot dead in Lisbon car park appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Stones from a slope beside the Calçada da Estação de Campolide in Lisbon fell onto the road in the early hours of Monday.
A landslide occurred in the Campolide area of Lisbon in the early hours; further details are still emerging.
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.
CNN Portugal spent time inside CODU, INEM’s medical call centre in Lisbon and found a centre under sustained pressure where high call volumes demand rapid, accurate triage and careful deployment of ambulances and other rescue resources. The report examines how operators prioritise calls, the protocols guiding decision-making, and the operational strain of matching limited resources to urgent needs.
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.
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.
