Looking for a room for college? This detail can expose a scam
Notícias de Coimbra27 August 2026 at 16:28
With the start of the school year, demand for rooms and houses for students increases, but online scams also proliferate. Authorities warn about warning signs, such as prices that are too low, requests for advance payment, and the impossibility of visiting the property before paying. Students are advised to verify the authenticity of advertisements, to avoid payments before visiting, and to use reliable platforms.
Almost a year after the Elevador da Glória tragedy in Lisbon, which killed 16 people, one of the victims breaks the silence for the first time to tell how he survived the accident. The man, who was mistakenly given up as dead, was unconscious and admitted to a hospital in the Portuguese capital, while his family, who lived in Germany, received the false news of his death.
Chinese and Nepalese authorities warn of the risk of new landslides after the devastating floods that hit Nepal and Tibet, transforming the landscape into something unrecognizable. The total recovery of the region could take years. This Thursday, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake was also recorded on the Richter scale, further worsening the situation.
The driver who was the victim of a violent robbery in Lisbon on Tuesday claims he was not responsible for the death of the assailant, stating he acted in self-defense when he had a firearm pointed at his head. In exclusive statements to SIC, the man sought to clarify the events, denying any involvement in the death of the assailant.
A nine-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after falling from the second floor of a building in Caldas da Rainha. The PSP is currently investigating the circumstances of the accident, with no further details yet about what caused the fall.
