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Águeda(102)Albergaria-a-Velha(45)Anadia(93)Arouca(147)Aveiro(270)Castelo de Paiva(15)Espinho(112)Estarreja(35)Ílhavo(62)Mealhada(45)Murtosa(30)Oliveira de Azeméis(52)Oliveira do Bairro(15)Ovar(65)Santa Maria da Feira(152)São João da Madeira(49)Sever do Vouga(9)Vagos(47)Vale de Cambra(28)







  • Águeda(102)
  • Albergaria-a-Velha(45)
  • Anadia(93)
  • Arouca(147)
  • Aveiro(270)
  • Castelo de Paiva(15)
  • Espinho(112)
  • Estarreja(35)
  • Ílhavo(62)
  • Mealhada(45)
  • Murtosa(30)
  • Oliveira de Azeméis(52)
  • Oliveira do Bairro(15)
  • Ovar(65)
  • Santa Maria da Feira(152)
  • São João da Madeira(49)
  • Sever do Vouga(9)
  • Vagos(47)
  • Vale de Cambra(28)
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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.pt10h ago
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

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

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

Healing trees: Portugal gains its first therapeutic forest

📍 Aveiro🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#wellness+2 more
Euronews.comEuronews.com27 Jul

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

Mealhada terminates housing project contract and fines contractor

📍 Aveiro🏠 Property🏛️ Government#property-market+2 more

The project, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), was only 46.4% complete in April. The contractor conditioned their return on the payment of compensation and even removed equipment from the construction site.

observador.pt21 Jul
Mealhada terminates housing project contract and fines contractor

Portugal has just achieved a rare feat: the first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula is in Bussaco. And there are only 4 in the world.

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

Portugal has inaugurated the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula, located in Bussaco, joining an exclusive group of only four such sites worldwide.

SAPOSAPO19 Jul
Portugal has just achieved a rare feat: the first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula is in Bussaco. And there are only 4 in the world.

The first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula is in Portugal. There are only 4 in the world

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

Portugal is home to the first therapeutic forest in the Iberian Peninsula, one of only four such locations globally.

nit.ptnit.pt12 Jul
The first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula is in Portugal. There are only 4 in the world

It's official! Bussaco Forest receives certification as the first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula

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

The Bussaco National Forest, in the municipality of Mealhada, will receive certification next week as the first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. With a botanical history spanning nearly 400 years, this protected area aims to be an example in nature tourism.

expresso.pt11 Jul
It's official! Bussaco Forest receives certification as the first Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula

Effective prison sentence for pair arrested for copper theft

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The crimes occurred in March and April 2023, during line modernisation works in Mealhada. The damage caused to CP justified aggravated sentences.

observador.pt9 Jul
Effective prison sentence for pair arrested for copper theft

Effective prison sentence for pair arrested for copper theft on the Beira Alta Line

📍 Aveiro⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#crime-report+2 more

The crimes date back to 2023, while modernisation works were underway on the Beira Alta Line.

cmjornal.pt9 Jul
Effective prison sentence for pair arrested for copper theft on the Beira Alta Line

Bussaco Forest is the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula

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

Home News Bussaco Forest is the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula Bussaco Forest is the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula The Bussaco National Forest, located in the municipality of Mealhada, will receive certification next week as the Iberian Peninsula’s first The

The Portugal News9 Jul
Bussaco Forest is the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula