Latest news and stories about public safety in travel in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
A Wycombe family is demanding answers following the tragic death of a relative during a boat party in Portugal, raising concerns about safety and accountability.
A harrowing encounter with an aggressive taxi driver at Lisbon Airport highlights systemic issues of illegal conduct and safety concerns, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to protect Portugal's reputation.
A 42-year-old Swedish woman was shot in the abdomen near a downtown Lisbon hotel, prompting a police manhunt for two suspects known for local criminal activity.
A fire in an industrial area of Camarate, near Lisbon Airport, was brought under control within two hours after consuming two warehouses; no injuries were reported.
Eight individuals received medical treatment for smoke inhalation following a hotel fire in Lisbon that was reported at 04:30 and successfully extinguished by 05:06.
Service on the Red Line of the Lisbon Metro was restored around 16:45 on Friday, March 6, after a fire caused a disruption for about two hours. The fire was detected between Oriente and Moscavide near a ventilation shaft, with firefighters confirming that only smoke was present and no flames were involved. The incident began at 14:59 due to a pile of rubbish burning near the ventilation entrance, prompting the deployment of sixteen firefighters for ventilation efforts. The Metro had warned that the interruption could be prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances.
A military flight carrying 39 passengers, including 24 Portuguese nationals, has successfully arrived in Lisbon as part of efforts to evacuate citizens amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. In response to the situation, Portugal is contemplating a new repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.
An IPMA yellow warning is in force this Friday for eight districts — Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, Setúbal, Beja and Faro — calling for increased public caution due to adverse conditions that could affect travel, outdoor activities and local services. At the same time eight presidential candidates will convene in Lisbon for a radio debate, an event whose logistics and audience turnout may be influenced by the weather alert; organisers and the public are advised to monitor forecasts and prioritise safety while ensuring the debate proceeds with contingency plans for any disruptions. The overlap of a national weather warning and a key campaign event underscores the practical intersection of public safety and electoral logistics.
Reports indicate 24 National Republican Guard (GNR) personnel were assigned to reinforce border checks at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport to help reduce queues and bolster security. The GNR later clarified the 24 officers will be deployed as reinforcements from next Tuesday; the airport had previously been reinforced by 25 GNR personnel at 19:00 and around 80 PSP officers over the Christmas period.
The causes of the fire are not yet known
A 41-year-old Russian has been intercepted by PSP border guards at Lisbon Airport after flying in from Ireland, in spite of an Interpol Red Notice issued in his name. The The post Russian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 41-year-old foreign national was the subject of an Interpol international arrest warrant and was detained at Lisbon Airport this Saturday. The charges relate to drug trafficking crimes.
The 41-year-old suspect was arrested at Lisbon airport. He was on the most-wanted list.
69-year-old man found in a small dinghy during the night after raising the alarm via 112.
The alert was given at 10:00 PM.
Three women were arrested with cocaine at Lisbon Airport, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported this Saturday, October 3rd. 11 kilograms of the drug with a “high degree of purity” were seized. The PJ, through the National Unit for Combating Narcotic Trafficking, identified and arrested three foreign citizens at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon who were carrying about 11 kilograms of high-purity cocaine, according to the statement. The drugs were hidden in the passengers' luggage, the PJ detailed. The suspects, aged between 24 and 35, were brought before a judge for their first judicial interrogation and were remanded in custody.
4 passengers identified who used an emergency door to reach the departures area.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, stated that safety is a key economic asset for Portuguese tourism. During the 8th Portuguese Tourism Summit, he emphasized that while safety is crucial, Portugal must also leverage its unique identity, history, and cultural diversity to remain competitive. He noted that tourism acts as a driver for other sectors, such as agriculture and technology, and set a goal for Portugal to reach the top 10 most competitive tourism destinations globally, while also advocating for the decentralization of tourism beyond Lisbon and the Algarve.
The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, called this Monday for greater collaboration between the sector he oversees and tourism entities, with a view to better preparing for periods of high influx in Portugal, such as the summer. Speaking at the VIII Portuguese Tourism Summit, the government official admitted that Portugal 'is still very much based on...'
A 78-year-old foreign citizen was arrested at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon by the Judicial Police (PJ) on suspicion of drug trafficking. Authorities seized a substantial amount of high-purity cocaine from the suspect's luggage, which originated from a South American country and was sufficient to produce over 67,000 individual doses. The suspect has been remanded in custody while the investigation continues.
The crime in question is punishable under Danish law by a prison sentence of up to 12 years.
Fábio Moniz, 40, was found guilty of drugging a Swedish tourist in March 2025. He raped the victim in Estoril and made purchases using the woman's bank card.
A citizen wanted by Interpol to serve a sentence for theft and three men with forged documents — including Greek, South Korean, and British passports — were arrested at the airport.
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 62-year-old Russian national at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this week after he arrived on a flight from Tel Aviv travelling under a false The post Russian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 62-year-old man wanted internationally by Interpol for a violent crime was arrested by the Public Security Police (PSP) on Wednesday, September 16, at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon. According to the PSP, the Russian citizen arrived from Tel Aviv and was identified during border control checks. The suspect, who used an alias, is wanted for a 2013 incident involving three gunshots that caused life-threatening injuries. He is currently awaiting extradition proceedings at the Lisbon Court of Appeal.
Three men are charged with the attempted murder of a Swedish tourist in downtown Lisbon. The Public Prosecutor's Office believes it has sufficient evidence to keep them in custody.
Three suspects, aged between 21 and 32, were arrested on Tuesday the 15th.
Suspects may face charges of attempted murder.
