Latest news and stories about public safety in technology in Portugal for expats and residents.
A Portuguese company that already operates in two dozen municipalities and in Brazil is heading to Bologna and Milan in April. The system assists local authorities in defining actions to prevent overflows.
A Portuguese woman created an application to protect the elderly from scams via messages and calls. This app allows users to block scammers' contacts. The PSP liked the idea and decided to partner with them.
China is committed to the large-scale trade of humanoid robots. They run, jump, and dance like adults. They are also becoming increasingly indispensable in modern factories. Last year alone, Chinese companies exported 18,000 of these human-looking machines, in a near-monopoly of global trade. But what no one expected was for such an astonishing invention to decide to cross the line, as happened this week in Macau.
Paulo Dias, a security expert, explains how users can avoid being targeted by illegal access from hackers.
Yossi Matias, leader of Google Research, reveals how artificial intelligence is creating a simulator of the Earth, capable of anticipating urban floods and fighting forest fires.
Currently, it is the most reported type of crime in Portugal and one of the most difficult to detect.
International operation focused on combating cyber fraud, computer viruses, and ransomware, with Interpol currently investigating 110 more individuals.
Google has launched GroundSource, an AI-powered technology using Gemini to predict urban flash floods. By analysing millions of historical news reports and public records across 80 languages, the system overcomes the lack of physical sensors in cities, providing a 24-hour early warning window via the Flood Hub platform to help authorities and citizens mitigate disaster risks.
With 2.6 million historical floods catalogued across more than 150 countries, Google's new system promises to alert communities up to 24 hours before sudden urban flash floods.
The growing sophistication of these crimes, which include fraudulent calls, deceptive payment schemes, and fake platforms, is causing considerable economic losses and affecting confidence in the Portuguese digital economy.
Methodology transforms millions of public reports into structured data to predict natural disasters.
Google has created a new artificial intelligence tool to predict flash floods. The system was trained using a database built from millions of news reports on flooding worldwide and is now available on Flood Hub, the company's platform that monitors flood risks.
INTERVIEW || After Europol warned of an increase in digital terrorism, and the SIS warned this Tuesday that an attack is underway to steal information from politicians and military personnel on WhatsApp or Signal, CNN Portugal spoke with Nuno Mateus-Coelho, an expert in cybersecurity and cyberterrorism, who explains the dangers for Portugal, especially for national SMEs.
The main Middle Eastern hacker groups that could attack computer systems across Europe in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have been identified.
The SIS warns of attacks on WhatsApp and Signal accounts conducted by a foreign state. Who are the targets and should we be worried? Answers with Pedro Raínho.
Attackers are using various methods to trick victims into sharing data that compromises the security of their accounts.
One month after storm Kristin, the Leiria hospital continues to grapple with the aftermath of the disaster, which saw 177 polytrauma patients flood the emergency department in just six hours. Healthcare professionals faced significant challenges, including a lack of communication and blocked roads, forcing patients to arrive in their own vehicles. As attention shifted from the storm's immediate impact, underlying issues in the healthcare system have resurfaced, highlighting ongoing chaos and the need for improved public safety policies.
In response to recent information regarding the so-called “Paracetamol Challenge”, Infarmed has published a set of recommendations on its Facebook and LinkedIn social media platforms about the correct use of medications containing paracetamol.
The Inspectorate-General of Internal Administration (IGAI) reported a significant rise in complaints against security forces, with 1,722 complaints filed in 2025, marking a continuous increase since 2014. Despite the growing number of complaints, many are archived without leading to disciplinary actions. Inspector-General Paulo Figueiredo emphasized that the increase in reports does not correlate with a rise in inquiries or disciplinary processes. The IGAI, which monitors the actions of the PSP and GNR, received 1,511 complaints in 2024 and 1,436 in 2023, indicating a trend of heightened public concern regarding police conduct.
The ULS of Leiria is currently providing assistance to professionals, but there are concerns regarding the expected demand for support in the next three months.
Gonçalo Lopes, the mayor of Leiria, discussed the extensive damage caused by Storm Kristin in a recent interview with CNN Portugal, highlighting the municipality's emergency response and recovery efforts over the past ten days.
The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on women's rights and combating gender-based violence. This initiative involves posting videos on social media twice a week, focusing on outreach and public safety for women.
A failure of the SIRESP emergency communications network in Leiria left the PSP without normal communications for about a day and a half, forcing improvised procedures and contingency measures. Authorities advised that, where travel was necessary, walking was preferable to driving but staying home if possible was best; the bulletin also warns of fraudulent technicians exploiting the outage and urges verification of any service personnel and vigilance for scams.
Portuguese authorities plan to equip the PSP and GNR with 8,000 body‑worn cameras to strengthen transparency, officer accountability and evidence gathering. Coverage notes benefits—improved trust, clearer incident records and deterrence of misconduct—alongside operational challenges such as procurement costs, data storage, training and legal safeguards for privacy. Reporting also highlights a rise in self‑certified sick leave among workers, exploring causes from workplace stress and post‑pandemic health patterns to economic incentives, and discussing social and fiscal implications. Analysts call for calibrated policy responses that protect workers’ rights while tightening oversight to prevent misuse and limit impacts on productivity and public spending.
