There are more men seeking support from APAV. "It doesn't necessarily mean there are more cases," but rather a "reduction in stigma"
TVI Notícias26 August 2026 at 14:22
In 2025, APAV supported more than 1,200 men who were victims of domestic violence, representing an increase of almost 74% in five years. In the specific context of intimate partner violence, the growth reaches 137%. The association warns that this increase does not necessarily mean more cases, but reflects a reduction in stigma that leads more men to seek help.
Infraestruturas de Portugal announced that traffic on the Spanish road at the Monfortinho border, in Idanha-a-Nova, is prohibited for heavy vehicles for 15 days, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Sérgio Santos, commander of firefighters in Saudi Arabia with experience in rescue operations, warned of a very high risk of infection in areas affected by the flood in Nepal and Tibet. According to the specialist, the lack of adequate protection equipment among teams participating in the removal of victims significantly increases the health danger in flooded areas.
An avalanche of ice and rock on the border between Nepal and Tibet is believed to have caused a massive flood that has already killed hundreds of people in Nepal, leaving a trail of mud and destruction wherever the water passed, devastating several regions of the country.
A sudden mud flood swept through the Gyirong port in China on August 26, following a severe natural disaster in neighboring Nepal. Videos capture the moment when a torrent of mud and debris invades and engulfs the border trade center, causing destruction in the region.
