Latest news and stories about public safety in daily life in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Almada City Council has extended the municipal alert status regarding water supply until August 31, citing high temperatures and increased tourism despite reservoir levels reaching 78%.
A garbage truck crash in Costa da Caparica has resulted in one worker being trapped and the total closure of the IC20 highway, with emergency services currently on the scene.
Dragão Vermelho beach in Costa da Caparica has been closed to swimming following a fatal drowning incident and recurring safety concerns, with the ban remaining in effect until sand replenishment is completed.
A French couple has been placed in preventive detention after being formally charged with abandoning two children in an open field in Alcácer do Sal, Portugal.
The current legal penalties for child abandonment are criticized as inadequate, while reports highlight a significant surge in car theft arrests.
The Minister of Internal Administration has preventively suspended four GNR officers from Palmela for 90 days following charges of kidnapping, abuse of power, and assault against three minors.
A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.
Mayors in Barreiro are opposing the closure of the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit, citing that over 16,000 births have occurred there between 2014 and 2024. They find the decision to close the unit incomprehensible, especially in light of ongoing healthcare challenges, such as ambulances being held for hours at other emergency departments due to high patient volumes.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.
Authorities in Alcácer do Sal report a 'brutal' and rapid rise in the Sado river's flow but say the situation remains under control. Civil Protection is monitoring conditions, has evacuation plans ready should riverside areas flood, and expects the flow to rise slightly more before beginning a slower fall from around 04:00—timing that will depend on further rainfall and dam management decisions. Updates will hinge on precipitation forecasts and operational releases from upstream infrastructure.
Florinda has lived for 44 years in the building in Bairro Amarelo, in Almada.
The attempted kidnapping took place in the pushchair area. The suspects fled when the mother noticed and shouted for help
According to a PSP source, the attempted abduction took place inside the shopping centre in an area for children's strollers, with the men fleeing after the mother shouted for help.
The target was once again the Galp petrol station. The thief fled with money and tobacco.
A seven-story building housing 28 families has both elevators out of order.
Third part of the 'CM Investigation' this Monday, August 3rd.
Second part of the 'Investigação CM' report from August 3, 2026.
Complaints are repeated from street to street and point to the same problem: accumulated rubbish, lack of cleaning, and an image of abandonment that has worsened in recent years.
The mother reported that one of the suspects already had the baby in his arms. The incident occurred on Saturday.
Traffickers allegedly threw the drugs into the sea from illegal speedboats while attempting to flee from the police. The cocaine washed up on the Comporta coast due to sea currents.
Speaking to CM, a lifeguard mentions that, at first, she did not realise what it was.
An inquiry into whether Portugal has the lowest number of unique clubs to have secured the Super Cup title compared to other nations.
The arrest took place during a crime prevention operation. Over a thousand doses of narcotics, weapons, batons, and a whip were seized.
Maritime Police and Marines collect bales on the sands of the Alentejo coast frequented by the world's wealthiest.
Reservoirs are at 78%, but rising temperatures and the flow of tourists to the beaches justify maintaining restrictions. Nighttime cuts may be reduced in more stable areas.
The suspect had been abusing his wife for 14 years.
The investigation has been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Judicial Police.
The death was declared at the scene of the accident by the doctor from the emergency and resuscitation medical vehicle of the Litoral Alentejano Hospital.
'CM Investigation' reveals first-person accounts and audio recordings that prove how the attacks were planned.
The victim was assisted by a doctor present at the beach and by lifeguards. Resuscitation efforts were not enough to reverse the situation.
