Vandalism news in Portugal

Sintra requests measures from the Volta manager to prevent destruction of containers

Marco Almeida wrote a letter to the president of the company managing the Volta requesting “increased surveillance in the most affected areas” or mechanisms to discourage “acts of vandalism” against the containers.

Braga City Hall and municipal library vandalised

The walls of both buildings were graffitied with the phrase “there is no future without houses”. The Mayor has already condemned the acts, which he considered “unacceptable”.

Left Bloc in Évora claims to be target of 'intimidation attempts' following vandalism of headquarters

Judiciary Police are investigating.

Vandal arrested by the PSP for destroying train station monitors

Suspect arrested by the Vila Franca de Xira PSP. He already has a criminal record for similar offences.

Flames destroy tourist train in Póvoa de Varzim

Everything indicates that this is an act of vandalism.

Lisbon 9/11 memorial vandalized, no ceremony planned for 2026

FOX6 News Milwaukee2 Sept

Leave the monuments alone!

French activist will not even pay for the graffiti cleaning - nearly 3,000 euros.

Suspect in Padrão dos Descobrimentos vandalism charged four years later

The graffiti dates back five years, but the charge for qualified damage was only filed by the Public Prosecutor's Office last January.

Portugal: André Ventura reports alleged act of vandalism at his office in the Assembly of the Republic

André Ventura has denounced an alleged act of vandalism targeting his parliamentary office.

Euronews.com28 Jul

Judiciary Police called to Parliament after Ventura complains of vandalised office

The Chega leader posted a video on social media showing his office with papers scattered on the floor and an overturned chair. Ventura says he does not yet know if any documents were stolen.

Aljezur Municipality backhoe targeted by vandalism

The equipment was assigned to repaving works. A window, the windscreen, and the rear light were broken.

Outeiro da Barrada menhir in Monsaraz vandalised with a thank you note for a bench

An inscription reading 'Thank you very much doctor' was painted on the national monument, apparently by someone who requested the installation of a bench next to the menhir to rest after walks.

Cables cut ahead of Children's Day celebrations

Celebrations were planned at the Green Park, where equipment had been installed in recent days. Activities took place in the morning without disruption, but the city council condemns the vandalism.

Fonte da Pipa Palace in Loulé abandoned and exposed to vandalism and illegal occupations

Known as Quinta da Esperança, the 19th-century mansion suffered a fire in 2017 that destroyed its interior and roof. Since then, little or nothing has been done.

Cervo sculpture, the landmark of Vila Nova de Cerveira, vandalised

The sculpture, which represents a deer and is considered an 'identity symbol' by the local council and one of the most visited in the region, was vandalised with paint on its base. The council has expressed its condemnation of the acts and has requested the intervention of the GNR. They are considering installing video surveillance at the site.

Lisbon City Council condemns the vandalism of the Natália Correia statue - SÁBADO

The Lisbon municipal government has officially denounced the act of vandalism committed against the monument dedicated to Natália Correia.

SÁBADO22 Apr

Statue in honour of writer and MP Natália Correia in Lisbon vandalised with swastikas

The President of the São Vicente Parish Council issued a statement of condemnation. The council also reports attacks on neighbours' homes.

Anti-vandalism campaign brings together transport companies

“The messy room” is an initiative by transport companies in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area that aims to expose the problems that acts of vandalism cause for those who use public transport.

Porto parish reports theft of second bust in Ramalde

The piece disappeared from the churchyard just days after another theft in the same parish. The case has already been reported to the authorities.

Bust of Father António Inácio Gomes stolen from the churchyard of Senhora do Porto parish

The theft is believed to have occurred during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bust of Father António Inácio Gomes stolen from the churchyard of Senhora do Porto parish

The theft is believed to have occurred during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bronze bust of Father Diamantino Gomes stolen in Ramalde, Porto

The Porto municipality “is aware of the situation and, yesterday [Saturday], filed a complaint with the competent authorities.”

PSD headquarters in Porto vandalised: "Trans rights yesterday"

The trans flag was also drawn on the walls and six posters were placed, some commemorating Gisberta, a Brazilian trans woman murdered in Porto in 2006.

Coimbra City Council to carry out cleaning work on the vandalised statue of King Dinis

The statue was vandalised overnight between Sunday and Monday.

Thousands remain without water and electricity after Storm Kristin. Vandalism worsens supply interruptions

To reduce damage, the Minister for the Environment and Energy is calling for power lines to be buried.

Águas do Ribatejo warns of vandalism and theft of water meters in Coruche and Salvaterra de Magos

Águas do Ribatejo says the incidents have caused 'significant losses'.

Woman uses paving stone to vandalise restaurants and a bank in São Brás de Alportel

The suspect was intercepted and detained by the GNR, having resisted the authorities' actions.