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.
Bernie Ecclestone clarifies the reasons behind his detention in Portugal, stating it was related to a clay pigeon shooting activity.
Bernie Ecclestone explains that he transported a firearm from Switzerland to Portugal for the purpose of practicing clay pigeon shooting.
Bernie Ecclestone, 95, had just landed at the airfield when he was intercepted with the weapon.
The individual explains they were transporting a firearm from Switzerland to Portugal for the purpose of clay pigeon shooting.
Bernie Ecclestone was detained for alleged illegal possession of a shotgun. The 91-year-old Briton was intercepted by officers from the Public Security Police (PSP) Airport Division during a routine operation after landing at the airfield in a private jet.
Bernie Ecclestone, former leader of Formula 1, was detained this Monday at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais. According to Correio da Manhã, the 95-year-old British businessman was subjected to a routine operation carried out by members of the PSP Airport Division when he landed in his private jet, and was found to be in possession of a shotgun.
The site of the tragedy attracts the attention of foreigners, but also of Lisbon residents.
The Public Security Police (PSP) announced this Monday the arrest of a 61-year-old foreign national at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon on suspicion of drug trafficking. The suspect arrived in Lisbon on a flight from Rio de Janeiro and was selected for questioning after inconsistencies were detected in his statements regarding his stay in the Schengen Area. The arrest took place on Sunday, August 30. PSP border guards identified several items in his luggage, including pots, lids, platters, and wooden spoons, whose composition raised suspicions. X-ray screening revealed organic material inside, confirming that the items were concealing narcotics. A rapid test identified the substance as synthetic drugs, with a total gross weight of 20.55 kilograms.
If tourists knew what they were risking, they would surely go to other destinations.
