Government: Emergency services news in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

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

Lisbon firefighters demand update to funding mechanisms

The federation considers it unsustainable and unacceptable that the consecutive rise in fuel prices continues to be fully borne by the associations.

Portugal strengthens tsunami safety measures

Centralised A&E departments “will be identified by end of November” – health ministry

The Ministry of Health expects to have new regional emergency departments identified by the end of November – acknowledging that orthopedics in Lisbon and Vale do Tejo is one of The post Centralised A&E departments “will be identified by end of November” – health ministry appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Waiting times in Lisbon and Tagus Valley emergency departments reach 20 hours: “We need fewer emergency services, with more capacity”

This week on Raio-X, Francisco Vieira da Silva analyses the constraints of the National Health Service (SNS) during the summer, the debate between the Medical Association and the Nursing Association regarding the monitoring of low-risk pregnancies, and the myth of the link between vaccines and autism fueled by the Trump administration.

Urgent patients wait longer this summer than in 2025

The Lisbon region is recording the largest increase in waiting times at emergency departments this summer. However, the number of closed emergency units is lower. The Minister of Health intends to further centralise the response.

Government claims emergency room waiting times are "better" than before

The Minister of Health considers the delays and waiting times in several emergency services “unacceptable” and “undesirable”. However, she guarantees that the situation is better than in previous years.

Lisbon approves extra support of 216,000 euros for firefighters

This support is intended to cover logistical, operational, and maintenance costs for the six volunteer fire departments in Lisbon. Each corporation will receive 36,000 euros.

Lisbon City Council approves extraordinary support of 216,000 euros for volunteer firefighters

Six volunteer firefighter associations in the city are covered.

Portugal could have up to 27,000 deaths in a major earthquake. Science explains the numbers

An analysis of the scientific projections regarding potential casualties in the event of a significant seismic event in Portugal.

Pplware26 Jul

“In La Guaira we found a devastating scene”. This was the experience of the Portuguese team in Venezuela

Carlos Pereira, second-in-command of the Lisbon Firefighters Regiment, explains the work carried out by the Portuguese mission that assisted in the rescue of earthquake victims in Venezuela.

Lisbon has two pavilions prepared as temporary shelters for the most vulnerable population due to a heatwave

The official stated that these shelters can be activated whenever weather conditions justify it, to accommodate people most vulnerable to the high temperatures forecast for the coming days.

2 PM CM Lisboa will make some shelters available during this heatwave

Lisbon City Council announces the opening of cooling centres to help residents cope with the current high temperatures.

"Shaken state of mind": 17 Portuguese citizens repatriated from Venezuela arrived in Lisbon early this morning

CMTV and NOW, MediaLivre channels, covered the arrival of the Portuguese citizens repatriated following the double earthquake in the Caribbean country. Ana Roque explained that the approximately 12-hour journey “went well,” but that the feeling of returning was a mix of happiness and sadness.

Earthquakes in Venezuela: first Portuguese citizens arrived in Lisbon this morning

A plane landed at the military airport with 13 Portuguese, two Italians, and two French citizens. The latest toll indicates 1,719 deaths, including 60 Portuguese, and 5,034 injured following the earthquakes on June 24th.

First Portuguese to be repatriated from disaster-hit Venezuela arrive at Figo Maduro airport

The first Portuguese citizens evacuated from earthquake-battered Venezuela arrived back in Portugal in the early hours of this morning, after a Portuguese Air Force Embraer KC-390 landed at the military The post First Portuguese to be repatriated from disaster-hit Venezuela arrive at Figo Maduro airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Military aircraft landed at Figo Maduro with Portuguese citizens evacuated from Venezuela

The Portuguese citizens evacuated from Venezuela following the double earthquake have arrived in Portugal. There are 17 people in total, with two Italian nationals and two French nationals also being repatriated.

First Portuguese repatriated after earthquakes in Venezuela arrived in Lisbon this morning. There are 1719 confirmed deaths

There is also a record of 5034 injured and thousands unreachable or missing.

First Portuguese repatriated after earthquakes in Venezuela arrived in Lisbon this morning. There are 1719 confirmed deaths

There is also a record of 5034 injured and thousands unreachable or missing.

Earthquakes in Venezuela. First Portuguese citizens arrived at Figo Maduro this morning

The Embraer KC-390 from Venezuela, carrying 17 Portuguese citizens and other nationalities, landed this Tuesday, June 30, at the Figo Maduro military airport in Lisbon at 05:18, according to the AirNav Radar website. A Ministry of Defence source stated the flight carried 13 Portuguese, two Italian, and two French citizens. These arrivals are the first nationals to return following the earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, which have caused at least 1,719 deaths and 5,034 injuries according to the latest official report. The number of Portuguese and Luso-descendant deaths rose to 56 on Monday, with 91 still missing. The UN reports over 50,000 people missing. Several countries, including Portugal and other EU states, have sent search and rescue teams. Defence Minister Nuno Melo confirmed the Portuguese Armed Forces remain ready to support operations with logistics and transport. The Medical Association is seeking volunteers for humanitarian aid in Venezuela, while in La Guaira, families of the missing continue their search despite the devastation.

First Portuguese repatriated from Venezuela arrived at Figo Maduro this morning

The Embraer KC-390 arriving from Venezuela with 19 Portuguese citizens on board landed this Tuesday at the Figo Maduro military airport at 05:18, according to the global aviation flight tracking website AirNav Radar. Minister of Defence Nuno Melo announced the repatriation of 17 national citizens on Monday, a number that was...

First Portuguese repatriated from Venezuela have arrived in Lisbon after devastating earthquakes

Several countries, including Portugal and other European Union states, have sent search and rescue teams to Venezuela

Venezuela/Earthquake: Government admits Portugal may send a third search and rescue plane

The Portuguese government is considering the deployment of an additional search and rescue aircraft to assist in Venezuela following the earthquake.

SAPO28 Jun

15 Lisbon Sapadores firefighters head to Venezuela to assist in search and rescue operations

Commander Alexandre Rodrigues, of the Lisbon Sapadores Fire Brigade, details the work his team will carry out in Venezuela, a country devastated following Wednesday's two earthquakes.

Lisbon sapper firefighters mobilised for rescue operations

A team of fifteen sapper firefighters from Lisbon is set to depart for Venezuela to provide assistance in search and rescue missions. These operatives have experience in disasters.

Specialized search and rescue team for collapsed structures to depart for Venezuela today, including Lisbon Firefighters

A joint national task force of approximately 60 personnel, including 15 members of the Lisbon Firefighters Regiment (RSB), is set to depart for Venezuela this Friday, June 26, following two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5. Led by Lieutenant-Colonel Carlos Pereira, the team is specialized in search and rescue within collapsed structures. Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas expressed pride in the firefighters' mission and solidarity with the Venezuelan people. The mission, which is expected to last 10 to 12 days, is part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism and will face a catastrophic scenario involving severe damage to infrastructure and essential services.