Public safety in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisboa, Portugal

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PSP arrests 14 people in drug trafficking network in Vila Franca de Xira

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PSP seized 1,604 doses of hashish, 496 doses of cocaine, 306 doses of heroin, and 3.70 doses of amphetamines.

Correio da Manhã13 Mar

PSP arrests 14 people in drug trafficking network in Vila Franca de Xira

PSP seizes almost 500 doses of drugs in Vila Franca de Xira

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Two suspects were trafficking on a public street. The PSP approached them and conducted a search, where they seized the narcotics.

Correio da Manhã9 Mar

PSP seizes almost 500 doses of drugs in Vila Franca de Xira

Urgências de obstetrícia e ginecologia de Vila Franca de Xira encerram a 16 de março

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The article reports that the obstetrics and gynecology emergency services in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, will be closed starting March 16. It also highlights various local news, including upcoming national exams, cultural exhibitions like “Nós do Tejo” at Casa do Brasil, and community events such as the Enguia Festival in Salvaterra de Magos. Additionally, there are reports of five individuals detained for various crimes in Vila Franca de Xira.

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Mayors served by the Vila Franca de Xira hospital want to take the closure of emergency services to Parliament

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Five mayors from municipalities served by the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital are taking action against the closure of emergency services. They plan to submit a petition and send a letter to the Minister of Health to express their outrage over the decision, highlighting concerns about public safety and healthcare access.

Update: Mayors to Address Parliament In addition to a petition, the five mayors will also take their concerns to Parliament, seeking to raise awareness and garner support against the closure of emergency services at the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital.

Público2 Mar

Mayors served by the Vila Franca de Xira hospital want to take the closure of emergency services to Parliament

Some riverside areas of Vila Franca de Xira are flooded

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Flooding occurred despite the predicted scenarios for the Tagus River not materialising.

Correio da Manhã6 Feb

Some riverside areas of Vila Franca de Xira are flooded

Trains suspended, streets and houses flooded in the Centre and South

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Train services on the North Line between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca have been suspended since 6am due to flooding on the railway. The local council is also restricting access to the Tagus River at Terreiro do Paço as a safety measure.

Observador5 Feb

Trains suspended, streets and houses flooded in the Centre and South

Falling trees destroy Alverca do Ribatejo cemetery; staff and local residents concerned

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Several graves and areas of ground were damaged after a storm passed through.

Correio da Manhã2 Feb

Falling trees destroy Alverca do Ribatejo cemetery; staff and local residents concerned

Alhandra riverfront flooded in the early hours

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The water level of the River Tagus rose by more than four metres in the early hours. The flooding did not damage local premises but rendered one car unusable.

Observador2 Feb

Alhandra riverfront flooded in the early hours

PJ arrests young man on suspicion of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old in Vila Franca de Xira

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According to authorities, the incidents took place in the summer of 2025 at the suspect's residence.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan

PJ arrests young man on suspicion of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old in Vila Franca de Xira

Vila Franca de Xira: 'Practically back to normal'

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The commander of the municipal Civil Protection service in Vila Franca de Xira, António Carvalho, assures that the worst is over. However, the bad weather has led to the closure of a school.

Observador28 Jan

Vila Franca de Xira: 'Practically back to normal'

Fallen trees and landslides in Vila Franca de Xira

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One fatality was recorded after a tree fell onto the victim's car.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan

Fallen trees and landslides in Vila Franca de Xira

Man under house arrest fired shots at his partner's house

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The 40-year-old suspect, who breached his court-ordered conditions, was arrested by the PSP of Vila Franca de Xira. He also assaulted his partner and is now in pre-trial detention.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan

Man under house arrest fired shots at his partner's house

One person dead after tree falls onto car in Vila Franca de Xira

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Despite the rapid response of emergency services, the death was declared at the scene. Mainland Portugal is being affected by the passage of Storm Kristin, bringing rain, wind, snow and rough seas.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan

One person dead after tree falls onto car in Vila Franca de Xira

Severe weather: one killed in Vila Franca de Xira; roads closed and schools shut

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Severe weather has caused one fatality in Vila Franca de Xira and prompted road closures and the shutting of schools.

Diário de Notícias28 Jan

Severe weather: one killed in Vila Franca de Xira; roads closed and schools shut

07:00 Bad weather causes one fatality in Vila Franca de Xira

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Early-morning severe weather in Vila Franca de Xira resulted in one person killed; emergency services attended the scene and authorities are investigating the circumstances.

RTP Notícias28 Jan

07:00 Bad weather causes one fatality in Vila Franca de Xira

One dead after tree falls onto car in Vila Franca de Xira

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Despite rapid intervention by emergency services, the fatality was declared at the scene. Mainland Portugal is being affected by the passage of Storm Kristin, bringing rain, wind, snow and rough seas.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan

One dead after tree falls onto car in Vila Franca de Xira

One person killed in Vila Franca de Xira after tree falls onto car on EN1

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Alert was raised at 04:48

CNN Portugal28 Jan

One person killed in Vila Franca de Xira after tree falls onto car on EN1

Suspect in threats caught with illegal weapons in Alverca

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PSP (Public Security Police) arrested a 33-year-old man in possession of a pistol, plastic handcuffs and an extendable baton.

Correio da Manhã27 Jan

Suspect in threats caught with illegal weapons in Alverca

Honours student murdered over a €30 debt

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Pedro Ricardo, 19, was lured to a meeting with his ex-girlfriend in central Alverca. He suffered a stab wound that punctured his lung and did not survive.

Correio da Manhã26 Jan

Honours student murdered over a €30 debt

Man with electronic tag attempts to attack ex-partner in Vila Franca de Xira

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Suspect also fired four times at his ex-father-in-law

CNN Portugal25 Jan

Man with electronic tag attempts to attack ex-partner in Vila Franca de Xira

Pre-trial detention for two young women charged over the death of a young man in Vila Franca de Xira

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Two young women have been charged with aggravated homicide, aggravated theft and possession of a prohibited weapon in connection with the death of a young man in Alverca do Ribatejo.

Correio da Manhã7 Jan

Pre-trial detention for two young women charged over the death of a young man in Vila Franca de Xira

Preventive detention for two young women convicted over the death of a young man in Vila Franca de Xira

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The two young women are charged with aggravated homicide, aggravated theft and possession of a prohibited weapon, offences allegedly committed against a young man in Alverca do Ribatejo.

CNN Portugal7 Jan

Preventive detention for two young women convicted over the death of a young man in Vila Franca de Xira

Smashes window and breaks into ex-partner's home in Alverca

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A 37-year-old man was arrested after the victim fled to a PSP police station.

Correio da Manhã7 Jan

Smashes window and breaks into ex-partner's home in Alverca

Traffic resumed on EN 10 after gas leak in Vila Franca de Xira

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The leak was caused by the collapse of a pavement.

Correio da Manhã6 Jan

Traffic resumed on EN 10 after gas leak in Vila Franca de Xira

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