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

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

PSP launches preventive operation in Olivais in response to shots fired on New Year's Eve

Access to the neighbourhood was cordoned off and anyone attempting to enter or leave was stopped by police officers.

Correio da Manhã4 Jan

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

Diário de Notícias3 Jan

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

No incidents were recorded during the operation, and no arrests were made.

Correio da Manhã3 Jan

Young person arrested for attempted homicide on New Year’s Eve in Lisbon

A young person was detained on suspicion of attempted homicide during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Lisbon.

Diário de Notícias3 Jan

PSP investigates gunfire with prohibited weapons in Lisbon

The PSP is “analysing, assessing and investigating” shots fired into the air in the Alfredo Bensaúde neighbourhood using automatic and semi-automatic weapons, in order to identify those responsible “as quickly as possible”.

Observador2 Jan

PSP investigates shots fired with prohibited weapons in a Lisbon neighbourhood

Despite images circulated on social media, authorities have no record of any report or complaint related to gunfire in the area on New Year's Eve.

Correio da Manhã2 Jan

PSP police investigate New Year’s Eve shots by four men with military grade weapons

PSP police are investigating a new incident where armed men appear seemingly out of nowhere to let off military grade weapons in a densely-populated neighbourhood in Olivais, Lisbon. The latest The post PSP police investigate New Year’s Eve shots by four men with military grade weapons appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident2 Jan

Portuguese Navy carried out 511 rescue operations and rescued 589 people in 2025

According to the Portuguese Navy, the Lisbon Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre coordinated 318 search and rescue operations, in which 433 people were rescued.

Correio da Manhã1 Jan