- 5d ago
Odemira council opens investigation into unlicensed works at Portuguese interior minister's property
The municipality of Odemira confirmed on Tuesday that no licence or prior communication was filed for the renovation of Luís Neves's property in São Teotónio, where drone footage shows a swimming pool under construction.
- Jul 9
Irish man who attacked police at Lisbon Airport placed in preventive detention
An Irish citizen was placed in preventive detention on Wednesday after a violent attack on police and staff at Lisbon Airport. One officer was seriously injured, and the government condemned the assault.
- Jul 5
Portugal heatwave eases on the coast but four interior districts stay under red alert into Monday
After days of temperatures topping 44°C, Portugal's coastal regions are set for a gradual cooldown from Monday, while Bragança, Guarda, Castelo Branco and Portalegre remain under the highest red warning.
- Jul 4
Portugal likely to extend state of alert as extreme heat and wildfires persist, minister says
Interior Minister Luís Neves warned that the coming week will be "very grave" and confirmed the activation of the EU civil protection mechanism and emergency contacts with Morocco.
- May 26
Portuguese minister rejects SIRESP scandal as emails contradict his version of deputy's resignation
Internal Affairs Minister Luís Neves insists Paulo Viegas Nunes is 'the right person' to lead Portugal's emergency communications network, but leaked correspondence shows his deputy resigned over alleged irregularities — directly contradicting the government's account.
