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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 semi-trailer seized during a major anti-cocaine operation disappeared from a Judicial Police impound lot and was discovered at the facilities of Construbarcelos, a company owned by a friend of Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves. The PJ has launched an inquiry into the unauthorized movement of the asset, while questions arise regarding the contractor's ties to the former PJ director and ongoing construction work at the Minister's private residence.
The Portuguese government is considering extending the national state of alert into next week as extreme heat and ongoing wildfires, particularly in Vouzela, continue to threaten the region.
The Portuguese Judiciary Police conducted searches targeting members of the Collective for the Liberation of Palestine, investigating allegations of criminal association, incitement to crime, and other offenses.
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.
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.
The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.
Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
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.
One must be careful as tanks are turning into swimming pools by 'miracle'. While some suggest asylum for colleagues, in Almada water is scarce but the shouting is boiling over.
The situation regarding the current Minister of Internal Administration seems so exotic that it is difficult to write about. The most prudent position is to say nothing, but one element is particularly troubling: the trailer. It is true that when someone is down, many take the opportunity to pile on, especially someone who spent nearly a decade leading the most relevant criminal investigation body. What began as a disguised tank ends up as a large, heavy trailer, seized in a criminal case, yet somehow moving from Seixal to Barcelos. While a trailer itself is of no public importance, the lack of a clear explanation from the authorities is problematic. The world of seized assets remains unfathomable to the average citizen, and the indifference of the courts toward the management of these items only complicates matters. We await answers, as silence is often filled with speculation rather than truth.
Luísa Proença, who managed the PJ's seized assets until the beginning of 2026, denies having been informed about the movement of the trailer that ended up in the possession of the contractor and friend of Luís Neves.
Público today is running with an exclusive to say that the lawyer acting for the owner of the drugs trailer caught up in the ongoing controversy surrounding Interior Minister Luís The post Owner of ‘drugs trailer’ caught up in Interior Minister controversy seeks to have evidence thrown out appeared first on Portugal Resident.
During the operation in the Setúbal district, a light goods vehicle transporting approximately 300 kilograms of dried opium poppy capsules was also intercepted. The driver was arrested.
An intercepted high-speed vessel was carrying a total of approximately 2,627 kilograms of cocaine. Four men of different nationalities were arrested.
Social Security conducted an unannounced inspection of the 'O Mestre Cuco' nursery in September 2025 and found no irregularities. The Judicial Police are investigating the death of the 18-month-old girl.
The mayor offers condolences to the family, acknowledging that it is a day of “profound sadness” for the municipality
The guard, stationed at the Trafaria post in Almada, was caught in possession of 50 doses of MDMA.
Paulo Saragoça da Matta, lawyer and CNN Portugal commentator, explains the legal provisions regarding death by negligence, following the case of a child who died after being left inside a daycare van in Almada.
Between people who do not exist off-screen and sewers in the kitchen, the assembly attacked the city council's cast. In this political theatre, the real drama is left for the people of Almada.
The investigation into the case of the 18-month-old girl who was left forgotten in the daycare centre's car is being handled by the PJ. The US attacks Iran for the 13th consecutive night.
Gustavo Silva, a commentator for CNN Portugal, explains the steps investigators will take to determine the truth of the case.
In a speech in Figueira da Foz, the Prime Minister highlighted the partnerships he considers “top-tier” with the USA and Germany. Also, a 1-year-old child died in Almada after being left in a van.
Statements by Luís Neves at the end of his visit to the headquarters of the Portuguese Firefighters League. Also, a child dies in Almada after being left inside a daycare van.
The soldier, who serves at the Trafaria station, was arrested by the PSP with synthetic drugs. He is awaiting trial subject to periodic reporting to the authorities.
A 21-year-old man was caught by PSP investigators from Seixal. He fled from the authorities, even driving against traffic.
The president of the Water and Waste Services Regulation Authority (ERSAR), Vera Eiró, states that the water crisis in Almada was “primarily a management crisis” and “one of the most serious” from the perspective of consumer well-being. In an interview with ECO/Capital Verde, she acknowledges that, given the increase in consumption, it would be important to move forward...
Tensions rose late at night outside the Romeu Correia Forum in Almada while the Municipal Assembly was in session.
