A 51-year-old man died and a 28-year-old was seriously injured on Monday after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Eiras, Coimbra. Emergency services, including a Medical Emergency and Resuscitation Vehicle (Viatura Médica de Emergência e Reanimação or VMER), confirmed the death at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

The Porto City Council (Câmara Municipal do Porto) has unanimously approved a study on electric scooter accidents following the death of a 25-year-old woman. The study aims to collect data on accidents and formulate recommendations to improve safety for users of this transport mode.

The Portuguese Navy (Marinha Portuguesa) coordinated the medical evacuation of a 76-year-old American woman from a cruise ship west of the Azores archipelago. The rescue operation, initiated on Friday, resulted in the patient being transported to a hospital in Ponta Delgada for treatment.

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded on Terceira Island this Saturday, April 25, at 14:23 local time. The Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance Centre (Centro de Informação e Vigilância Sismovulcânica dos Açores or CIVISA) reported the epicentre was eight kilometres east of Cabo da Praia. Residents in several locations felt the tremor at a maximum intensity of IV on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Update: Second earthquake recorded on Terceira Island

CIVISA reported a second, smaller tremor occurred on Terceira Island later on Saturday, April 25. This second earthquake registered a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale and was recorded at 18:39 local time.

The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ) arrested a 51-year-old man on São Miguel island for the alleged sexual abuse of his 17-year-old stepdaughter. The investigation began after the victim reported the abuse at school, leading to a referral from the Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People (Comissão de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens). Authorities stated there is strong evidence the suspect exploited his position of trust to commit the crimes.

A 35-year-old woman died and a 47-year-old man was seriously injured following a two-car collision on the A2 motorway near Almodôvar on Friday. Emergency services, including the National Institute of Medical Emergency (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica or INEM), responded to the scene, and traffic was partially restricted while operations were underway.

The Ministry of Internal Administration has expelled 20 members of the security forces since February, including 11 officers from the Public Security Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública or PSP) and nine soldiers from the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR). The minister stated that these measures are part of a firm stance against deviant behavior within the ranks.

The Ministry of Internal Administration has admitted to IT constraints affecting border control operations at Lisbon airport. While officials acknowledge that some passenger data is not being collected, they maintain that these technical issues do not pose a security risk to the country.

The Public Security Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública or PSP) has issued over 10,500 speeding fines since the start of the year, averaging 95 infractions per day. Of these, 680 were classified as very serious offenses, while the majority were categorized as serious. The police continue to monitor traffic behavior across the country to improve road safety.

The widow of a man who died in Pombal during a strike by the National Institute of Medical Emergency (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica or INEM) testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee. She criticized the lack of minimum services during the walkout and demanded accountability for the delayed emergency response. Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD) is seeking legal opinions regarding the potential recall of INEM official Cristina Vaz Tomé.

The Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) has issued a warning regarding a phishing campaign targeting TAP Air Portugal customers. Fraudsters are sending emails claiming victims are entitled to flight delay compensation, directing them to a fake website to steal banking credentials. Authorities advise the public to remain vigilant against these social engineering tactics.

The Public Security Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública or PSP) arrested 100 drivers over the weekend for exceeding the criminal blood alcohol limit. This enforcement follows recent directives from the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, to improve road safety. Additionally, the PSP arrested nine individuals in Lisbon's Cais do Sodré for targeting tourists with fake drug scams.

A Portuguese psychiatrist previously convicted in Sweden for child pornography continues to see patients in Portugal despite having his Swedish medical license revoked. Authorities discovered 39 devices containing illegal files during an investigation in Sweden, leading to a prison sentence. Although Swedish authorities notified the internal market information system, the doctor remains active in the Portuguese medical system.

A statue honoring the writer and former MP Natália Correia, located in the Graça area of Lisbon, was vandalized with Nazi symbols. The São Vicente parish council condemned the attack as an assault on democratic values and heritage. Authorities have been notified, and immediate cleaning efforts were undertaken to restore the monument.

The Portuguese Firefighters League (Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses or LBP) has unanimously voted to terminate its cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Medical Emergency (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica or INEM). The decision follows a 20 million euro debt owed to the firefighters for pre-hospital services. The termination will take effect 120 days after formal notification, potentially impacting emergency response services.

Update: Government promises solution for INEM debt to firefighters

Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves promised this Saturday that the government will find a solution in the coming days to resolve the outstanding payments. INEM acknowledged the debt, citing a need for budgetary reinforcement, and assured that emergency services will not be interrupted during the transition.

The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ) arrested five people in an operation targeting a network that trafficked anabolic steroids and prescription drugs. Searches were conducted at the Armed Forces Hospital in Lisbon and the Carregueira prison in Sintra as part of the investigation into trafficking, money laundering, and embezzlement. Separately, a police officer was stabbed multiple times at a station in Leiria, though his injuries are not reported as life-threatening.

The new national director of the Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ), Carlos Cabreiro, stated that the agency does not yield to media pressure. His comments follow the high-profile case of an individual held in preventive detention for throwing a Molotov cocktail at a demonstration, who now faces terrorism-related charges. Additionally, the PJ is currently finalizing a multi-year recruitment process to add 150 new inspectors to its staff.

A Jet2.com Boeing 737-800 carrying 141 passengers from the UK to Gran Canaria made an emergency landing at Gago Coutinho International Airport in Faro this Thursday. The pilot declared an emergency after smoke was reported in the cabin, prompting the activation of the airport's emergency intervention plan. All passengers disembarked safely, and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection.

The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ) has arrested Nelson Vassalo, a 39-year-old designer and member of the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS), for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a March for Life demonstration in Lisbon. The suspect, who reportedly returned to Portugal after living in the United States, is currently under investigation by the National Counter-Terrorism Unit (Unidade Nacional de Combate ao Terrorismo or UNCT) for potential terrorist offences. The PS has suspended the member and launched disciplinary proceedings, stating it does not condone violence.

The Minister of Internal Administration has announced the reactivation of the Traffic Brigade within the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR), nearly 20 years after its initial disbandment. The move is part of a broader government effort to address high road accident rates and will involve a new traffic model aimed at improving enforcement and road safety. While some associations welcome the return of the specialized unit, others have raised questions about its historical effectiveness.

The General Inspectorate for Health Activities (Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde or IGAS) has ordered dermatology teams at the Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon to return over 818,000 euros. The investigation concluded that these payments, made for additional surgeries between 2021 and 2025, were improper. The findings implicate several medical staff, including Miguel Alpalhão, and note that the authorizations were granted by board members serving during that period.

The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, is expected to announce the reactivation of a dedicated traffic brigade within the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR). This measure is part of a new national strategy to reduce road accidents, which will also include an increase in speed cameras and updated traffic regulations by the end of the year.

The Inspectorate-General of Health Activities (Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde or IGAS) is investigating Eurico Castro Alves, the surgery director at Hospital de Santo António in Porto, for allegedly receiving 179,000 euros in irregular commissions. The payments were linked to surgeries performed outside normal working hours under the Integrated System for Management of Waiting Lists for Surgery (Sistema Integrado de Gestão de Inscritos para Cirurgia or SIGIC). While the IGAS report deems the payments irregular, both the doctor and the local health unit maintain that the compensation was legal.

Approximately 50 people demonstrated in front of the Ministry of Health in Lisbon this Saturday to demand the continuation of obstetric and gynecological emergency services. The protest, organized by the Movement of Users of Public Services, called for increased investment in the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS).

A 42-year-old Belgian nurse was arrested by the Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária or PJ) on suspicion of sexually assaulting an anaesthetised patient at the Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in Loures. The Nursing Association (Ordem dos Enfermeiros) has requested the suspect's identification from the Public Prosecutor's Office to initiate disciplinary proceedings.

The 2025 Annual Internal Security Report (Relatório Anual de Segurança Interna or RASI) indicates that while Portugal remains generally safe, hate crimes have risen by 6.7%. The report also notes a decade-high number of rape reports and expresses concern over the normalization of misogynistic rhetoric and online radicalization. Meanwhile, police authorities reported 19 arrests for domestic violence during the recent Easter period.

Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte announced the closure of ten illegal dwellings in the city, including a basement hidden beneath a souvenir shop on Rua de Santa Catarina. The council identified these sites as exploitative and is offering emergency support to the residents affected. Officials estimate that over 125 similar cases of illegal accommodation may exist throughout the city.

Following a significant increase in road fatalities during the Easter period, the government is preparing a new package of safety measures. Official records show 20 deaths and 53 serious injuries from 2,600 accidents reported over the holiday, a sharp rise in severity compared to previous years. The Ministry of Internal Administration (Ministério da Administração Interna or MAI) stated that these figures demand serious reflection and urgent action.

The government has established the Integrated Prevention and Operations Command (Comando Integrado de Prevenção e Operações or CIPO) to coordinate forest cleaning efforts in the Central and Lisbon and Tagus Valley regions. Ministers Luís Neves and Nuno Melo presented the initiative, which aims to remove combustible material and improve forest access before the summer season. Officials have warned that the upcoming summer could be particularly difficult, urging citizens to clear their land to mitigate fire risks.

Former National Institute of Emergency Medical Services (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica or INEM) president Sérgio Janeiro testified that the emergency service constraints during late 2024 strikes were primarily caused by structural human resource deficits rather than the strike itself. Janeiro stated that minimum services were generally met, with only one shift failing to reach required staffing levels due to a reliance on overtime work.

The Directorate-General of Health (Direção-Geral da Saúde or DGS) has issued a warning for poor air quality across mainland Portugal through Thursday. The alert is due to dust clouds arriving from North Africa, with authorities advising children and the elderly to take extra precautions.

A fire that broke out on the Sameiro hill in Braga on Monday afternoon has been brought under control after four hours of firefighting efforts. Over 100 personnel, supported by two aircraft and 34 vehicles, were mobilized to combat the flames, which were intensified by strong winds and difficult terrain. No homes were reported to be at risk during the incident.

President of the Republic António José Seguro has launched his first five-day Open Presidency (Presidência Aberta) in the Central region. Accompanied by government officials, he is visiting districts including Castelo Branco, Santarém, Coimbra, and Leiria to assess recovery efforts following recent severe storms. The initiative aims to provide a direct link between the state and citizens, addressing complaints regarding delays in reconstruction support.

The ongoing Easter road safety operations conducted by the Public Security Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública or PSP) and the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR) have recorded 18 deaths and 42 serious injuries since Thursday. Internal Administration Minister Luís Neves expressed regret over the figures, urging drivers to exercise caution and avoid distractions. Meanwhile, a video showing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro traveling in a car without a seatbelt has sparked public controversy.

Update: Easter road fatalities reach 18 with high accident volume

The death toll has reached 18, with authorities reporting over 2,000 total accidents during the holiday period. Five of these fatalities occurred within the last 24 hours alone, matching the total death count recorded for the entire duration of last year's operation.

A 20-year-old man was found dead on Sunday after being reported missing at the Idanha-a-Nova dam. Emergency services, including divers from local fire departments and a GNR patrol, conducted a search operation following an alert for a near-drowning incident on Saturday.

The PSP arrested 38 pickpockets between January and March 2026, identifying 78 suspects in total. The police recorded 1,617 incidents during this period and have increased their presence in tourist areas, shopping districts, and public transport hubs as part of the ongoing Easter security operations.

João Almeida Lopes, president of the Portuguese Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (Associação Portuguesa da Indústria Farmacêutica or APIFARMA), warned that medicine prices may soon increase. He cited rising costs for transport and raw materials, alongside international economic pressures, as primary drivers for the potential adjustments.

The Food and Economic Safety Authority (Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Económica or ASAE) has dismantled two illegal slaughterhouses and seized over two tonnes of meat, primarily sheep and goats. The operation was part of a recent crackdown on clandestine slaughter practices. The authority continues to monitor food safety standards across the country.

A fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a restaurant located on Rua Morais Soares in the Arroios area of Lisbon, leading to the evacuation of the building and temporary traffic closures. Emergency services, including the Lisbon Sapador Fire Regiment (Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa), extinguished the blaze by late afternoon with no injuries reported. Authorities are currently investigating the cause, which initial reports suggest may have originated from a barbecue grill.

Update: Lisbon restaurant fire extinguished with no injuries

The fire was reported at 17:04 and extinguished by 17:51, according to the Lisbon Sapador Fire Regiment. Traffic on Rua Morais Soares has since reopened, and residents evacuated from adjacent buildings were permitted to return once safety checks were completed.