Man Who Threatened Marcelo Responsible for Data Breach at PJ and SIS
Background of the Case In 2023, a man was convicted for threatening to kill the President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He was detained for illegally accessing the Social Security database, from which he allegedly gathered identification and personal data of hundreds of agents from various security and law enforcement agencies, […]
Council Lifts Restrictions on All Tourist Vehicles in Downtown Porto
City Council’s Decision on Tourism Vehicle Restrictions Rui Moreira, the President of the Porto City Council, emphasized the necessity of extending traffic restriction measures to all operators following a recent court decision. “From the moment the court makes this decision, we have to allow these measures to be expanded to all operators. No one would […]
Cold, Wind… Thermal Discomfort? Recommendations from Civil Protection
Cold Weather Advisory With the arrival of cold, rain, and wind, it looks like these conditions are here to stay for at least the next few days. The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority has issued some recommendations to help you stay comfortable and safeguard your health during this chilly weather. Staying Warm and Comfortable […]
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Prohibited from ‘Approaching the Victim’
Incident of Domestic Violence in Celorico da Beira A 23-year-old man was arrested “in the act” for domestic violence in the municipality of Celorico da Beira. Following a report, the National Republican Guard (GNR) promptly responded to the location, where they discovered that the “suspect inflicted physical and psychological violence against the victim, a 24-year-old […]
State Council Meeting Started at 4:10 PM with Five Absences
Absentees in the Meeting The former President of the Republic, António Ramalho Eanes, along with State Councilors Francisco Pinto Balsemão, Joana Carneiro, Carlos César, and Lídia Jorge, are not present at the meeting taking place at the Palácio de Belém in Lisbon. The focus of this gathering is on “the perspectives and challenges regarding the […]
Absolute Poverty Risk Rate in Portugal Decreases in 2022
Understanding Absolute Poverty in Portugal The report titled “Who Can Afford Essential Expenses? An Analysis of Absolute Poverty in Portugal” reveals some concerning statistics regarding poverty in the country. It highlights that unemployed individuals (25%) and families with children (12.2%) are among the groups at the highest risk of experiencing absolute poverty. In 2022, the […]
Overnight Stays in Tourist Accommodations in the Azores Increased by 4.9% in December
Tourism Indicator for December in the Azores The Tourism Indicator predicts that approximately 129,500 overnight stays will be recorded in December across the various types of tourist accommodation in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, including hotels, local lodging, and rural tourism. This information was disclosed today by the Regional Statistics Service of the Azores […]
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Theft at Local Accommodation in Peniche
Incident Overview On January 27th, a woman was detained for “theft in a local accommodation and residences” by the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) in Ferrel, part of the Peniche municipality. Details of the Arrest According to a statement sent to newsrooms, the GNR acted on a “report of theft within a local accommodation.” This led […]
Two Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Guimarães: Heroin and Cocaine Among Seizures
Arrests in Drug Trafficking Case A 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were apprehended for drug trafficking on Tuesday at approximately 9:55 PM in Guimarães. According to a statement released to the press, the Public Security Police (PSP) reported that the arrests followed surveillance conducted on the suspects. Seized Materials During the operation, authorities confiscated […]
Arrested After Threatening Family Members in Matosinhos (and Also the Police Following Complaint)
Incident Overview A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, January 28, on Rua Sobreiro in Matosinhos for domestic violence, as reported by the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) in a statement sent to newsrooms. The suspect, allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs, verbally abused and threatened his mother and grandmother, with whom he […]