Lisbon Metro opens three stations to homeless people overnight

Portugal: Union of Misericórdias launches game 'Discovering the Misericórdias with the SDGs'

The Union of Misericórdias has released an educational game focused on exploring the organisation's work in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Agência ECCLESIA25 Apr

Portuguese people cut back on gambling spending due to the war. Santa Casa records a 40 million euro drop

The Provider of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) admits that the institution suffered a 40 million euro drop because the Portuguese people cut back on their gambling expenditure.

Loures inaugurates social shelter centre

The new facility, managed by VITAE and furnished by IKEA, accommodates 15 people in social emergency situations, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Santa Casa de Lisboa ends 2025 with profits exceeding 43 million

Santa Casa de Lisboa recorded its best operating result in 17 years in 2025, with profits of 43.6 million euros, and contributed approximately 870 million to the State through social lottery games, the institution announced this Thursday, the 9th. According to a statement, the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) reported a net profit of 43.6 million euros, a 44% increase compared to 2024, consolidating its financial recovery and allowing for the acceleration of restructuring plan targets. The institution highlighted growth in social action and health services, as well as a strong performance in social lottery sales, which reached 3.143 billion euros in gross revenue.

Appeals Court confirms acquittal of social workers in case involving removal of daughters from mother

The professionals had been tried and acquitted for allegedly lying in 2015.

Family with four minors evicted from caravan in Lisbon

The vehicle, which had served as a home for two years, was confiscated by the Municipal Police. The PCP questioned the action taken without prior notice from the City Council and the social services' guarantee that they would not be removed.

Renewed support structure for victims of domestic violence

Financial support of up to €230,000 faced a vote against from Chega. Lisbon City Council also discussed proposals concerning stray animals and issued several notes of condolence over deaths and tragedies.

Lisbon Metro opens three stations overnight to people experiencing homelessness because of the cold

The stations open from this Friday through the early hours of Tuesday are Oriente (Red line), Rossio (Green line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue line).