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Aveiro, Portugal

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Municipalities in Aveiro

Águeda(117)Albergaria-a-Velha(58)Anadia(97)Arouca(156)Aveiro(358)Castelo de Paiva(18)Espinho(128)Estarreja(40)Ílhavo(78)Mealhada(52)Murtosa(32)Oliveira de Azeméis(68)Oliveira do Bairro(20)Ovar(80)Santa Maria da Feira(175)São João da Madeira(57)Sever do Vouga(9)Vagos(56)Vale de Cambra(34)
Águeda(117)Albergaria-a-Velha(58)Anadia(97)Arouca(156)Aveiro(358)Castelo de Paiva(18)Espinho(128)Estarreja(40)Ílhavo(78)Mealhada(52)Murtosa(32)Oliveira de Azeméis(68)Oliveira do Bairro(20)Ovar(80)Santa Maria da Feira(175)São João da Madeira(57)Sever do Vouga(9)Vagos(56)Vale de Cambra(34)







  • Águeda(117)
  • Albergaria-a-Velha(58)
  • Anadia(97)
  • Arouca(156)
  • Aveiro(358)
  • Castelo de Paiva(18)
  • Espinho(128)
  • Estarreja(40)
  • Ílhavo(78)
  • Mealhada(52)
  • Murtosa(32)
  • Oliveira de Azeméis(68)
  • Oliveira do Bairro(20)
  • Ovar(80)
  • Santa Maria da Feira(175)
  • São João da Madeira(57)
  • Sever do Vouga(9)
  • Vagos(56)
  • Vale de Cambra(34)

Portugal
  • 1340:The Battle of Salado
    Afonso IV of Portugal and his son-in-law Alfonso XI of Castile rout the Marinid army of Abu al-Hasan and the forces of Granada at the Battle of Salado near Tarifa, ending the last major Moroccan invasion of the Iberian Peninsula.
    Read moreThe Burgundian kings, 1249–1383
  • 1954: The Ponte de Santa Clara over the Mondego at Coimbra, designed by the engineers Edgar Cardoso and António Franco de Abreu, is inaugurated by Salazar, replacing the iron bridge of 1875.
Elsewhere
  • 1938: Orson Welles's radio adaptation of H. G. Wells's 'The War of the Worlds' is broadcast by CBS, its realistic news-bulletin format causing alarm among some listeners who believed Martians had landed in New Jersey.
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Recent stories

Nearly sold out, Nuno Diniz brings a 'cozido' between Barroso and Alentejo to Mealhada

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy

Barroso smoked meats, naturally cured sausages from Alentejo, Barrosã veal, and Alentejo-breed pork are some of the stars of the 'cozido' that Nuno Diniz is preparing for the Rei dos Leitões restaurant in Mealhada on January 30th. The lunch is already nearly sold out.

expresso.pt21 Oct
Nearly sold out, Nuno Diniz brings a 'cozido' between Barroso and Alentejo to Mealhada

Liliana Pimentel leads Independent Municipal Movements

📍 Aveiro🏛️ Government#government-policy+1 more

The election for the 2026-2029 term took place on the 3rd in Mealhada, during the General Assembly of the association that brings together independent municipal structures from across the country.

observador.pt8 Oct
Liliana Pimentel leads Independent Municipal Movements

Truck on fire on the A1 in Oiã in the Lisbon-Porto direction

📍 Aveiro🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more

The motorway is closed to traffic.

cmjornal.pt7 Oct
Truck on fire on the A1 in Oiã in the Lisbon-Porto direction

Buçaco National Forest considered a therapeutic forest

📍 Aveiro🧭 Travel🌱 Environment#tourism+2 more

It is the only one in the Iberian Peninsula, and there are only four with this classification in the world.

rtp.pt6 Oct
Buçaco National Forest considered a therapeutic forest

Bussaco, the sacred grove and the therapeutic forest

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#sustainability

For the first time, Bussaco is no longer seen 'only' as a place that deserves to be preserved, but has also come to be recognised as a place that provides a public benefit. Opinion by Gonçalo Breda Marques

publico.pt27 Sept

Portugal confident for the roller hockey World Cup after a positive training camp

📍 Aveiro⚽ Sports#roller-hockey+1 more

The Portuguese roller hockey national teams, senior and under-19, confirmed today that they are confident for the World Cup, despite the quality of their opponents, noting that the training camp in Luso has been positive and allowed them to gain more confidence.

rtp.pt24 Sept
Portugal confident for the roller hockey World Cup after a positive training camp

PhorestAll: Bussaco leads study on forests and health

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#wellbeing+2 more

The study aims to decipher why forests generate so much well-being. In July, the Bussaco forest received certification as the first Therapeutic Forest on the Iberian Peninsula.

observador.pt21 Sept
PhorestAll: Bussaco leads study on forests and health

Mealhada aims to be a cultural hub and invests in big names

📍 Aveiro🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

The mayor highlights a “very significant progression” in the promotion of culture over recent years. The Cineteatro's programming includes the decentralised staging of shows across various parishes.

observador.pt14 Sept
Mealhada aims to be a cultural hub and invests in big names

Mealhada seeks urgent amendment to the Local Finance Law

📍 Aveiro🏛️ Government💶 Finance#municipal-policy+2 more

The mayor advocates for an amendment to ensure a fairer distribution of resources and to strengthen territorial cohesion. He calls for greater involvement from the Central Administration and warns that not everything has been achieved.

observador.pt7 Sept
Mealhada seeks urgent amendment to the Local Finance Law

Collision on the IC2 leaves three injured in the Mealhada area

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

Two victims were in serious condition and another suffered minor injuries.

cmjornal.pt3 Sept
Collision on the IC2 leaves three injured in the Mealhada area

Portugal city to host Samba Festival

📍 Aveiro🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#festivals+2 more
The Portugal News30 Aug

The first 'therapeutic forest' in the Iberian Peninsula is in Portugal

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#wellbeing+2 more

Portugal is home to the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula, designed to promote well-being and mental health through nature.

TVITVI23 Aug
The first 'therapeutic forest' in the Iberian Peninsula is in Portugal

The first 'therapeutic forest' in the Iberian Peninsula is in Portugal

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#wellbeing+1 more

You have to head to Mealhada to appreciate it in all its splendour

cnnportugal.iol.pt23 Aug
The first 'therapeutic forest' in the Iberian Peninsula is in Portugal

Relatives of Army soldiers killed in A1 motorway collision use social media to pay tribute

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

There is still no date set for the funeral ceremonies.

cmjornal.pt23 Aug
Relatives of Army soldiers killed in A1 motorway collision use social media to pay tribute

3 PM. Livre and Left Bloc want to amend PSU

📍 Aveiro🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#parliamentary-review+2 more

The three parties have submitted a request for parliamentary review so that the legislation can be discussed in the Assembly of the Republic. Additionally, two Army soldiers died after being struck by a vehicle on the A1 motorway in Mealhada.

observador.pt21 Aug
3 PM. Livre and Left Bloc want to amend PSU

Two Army soldiers killed after being struck by a vehicle on the A1 while assisting a lorry driver

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The soldiers were struck near the Mealhada service area while signalling a heavy goods vehicle that had stopped following a tyre blowout. The Army has opened an investigation and provided support to the victims' families.

expresso.pt21 Aug
Two Army soldiers killed after being struck by a vehicle on the A1 while assisting a lorry driver

Accident on the A1. Two military personnel injured near the Mealhada service area

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#traffic-accident+1 more

Two military personnel were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle near the Mealhada service area. They were transported to the Coimbra University Hospital.

rtp.pt21 Aug
Accident on the A1. Two military personnel injured near the Mealhada service area

Two soldiers died after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at an accident on the A1

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

Two soldiers died this Friday, August 21, after being struck by a vehicle near the Mealhada/Cantanhede service area. The two Army soldiers were transported in critical condition to the Coimbra University Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, according to Correio da Manhã. The soldiers were assisting a truck driver following an accident reportedly caused by a tire blowout when they were hit by another vehicle. The victims were two privates, aged 21 and 22, who were returning to their unit after spending the week assembling a military bridge in São Pedro do Sul. The Portuguese Army expressed its condolences and has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Minister of National Defence Nuno Melo also expressed his deep regret over the tragedy.

dn.pt21 Aug
Two soldiers died after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at an accident on the A1

One of the soldiers hit on the A1 in Mealhada has died

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

Two soldiers stopped to help a truck driver. One remains in serious condition.

cmjornal.pt21 Aug
One of the soldiers hit on the A1 in Mealhada has died

Portugal’s Secret Forest Is Now One of Only Four ‘Healing Forests’ in the World

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism+2 more
parade.comparade.com19 Aug

Portugal's Buçaco Forest becomes the world's fourth certified 'healing forest'

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#tourism+1 more
FirstpostFirstpost18 Aug

Portugal’s 400-year-old Bussaco becomes southern Europe’s first certified healing forest

📍 Aveiro🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more
Travel TomorrowTravel Tomorrow17 Aug

World’s Fourth ‘Therapeutic Forest’ Certified In Portugal

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#sustainability+2 more
Plant Based NewsPlant Based News16 Aug

Portugal has one of the 4 best therapeutic forests in the world

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🩺 Health#wellness+2 more

Portugal is home to one of the four best therapeutic forests globally, recognized for its health and wellness benefits.

Link To LeadersLink To Leaders2 Aug
Portugal has one of the 4 best therapeutic forests in the world

TasteAtlas names the best pork dishes in the world. Portugal has three in the top 10

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy+1 more

The gastronomic guide TasteAtlas has released its ranking of the world's best pork dishes, with three Portuguese entries securing spots in the top ten.

nit.ptnit.pt1 Aug

There is a forest in Portugal recognised for helping to reduce stress

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#expat-wellbeing+2 more

A Portuguese forest has been officially acknowledged for its positive impact on stress reduction.

RFMRFM31 Jul
There is a forest in Portugal recognised for helping to reduce stress

Portugal's ancient Bussaco National Forest has become the Iberian Peninsula's first therapeutic forest, a

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#nature+2 more
The Times of IndiaThe Times of India29 Jul
Portugal's ancient Bussaco National Forest has become the Iberian Peninsula's first therapeutic forest, a

Neither beach nor spa: this forest in Portugal is therapeutic and has received an unprecedented global distinction

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#expat-wellbeing

A Portuguese forest has been recognised with a unique international award for its therapeutic qualities, standing out as an alternative to traditional wellness destinations.

versa - lifestyleversa - lifestyle28 Jul
Neither beach nor spa: this forest in Portugal is therapeutic and has received an unprecedented global distinction

Healing trees: Portugal gains its first therapeutic forest

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#wellness+2 more
Euronews.comEuronews.com27 Jul
Healing trees: Portugal gains its first therapeutic forest

Healing trees: the Iberian Peninsula's first Therapeutic Forest is in Portugal

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#wellbeing+2 more

Portugal is home to the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula, designed to promote health and well-being through nature.

EuronewsEuronews27 Jul
Healing trees: the Iberian Peninsula's first Therapeutic Forest is in Portugal

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