Aveiro, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Oliveira de Azeméis.
The Santa Maria da Feira Court has convicted former Oliveira de Azeméis mayors Hermínio Loureiro and Isidro Figueiredo for malfeasance related to the illegal awarding of public contracts. Both men received suspended prison sentences for their roles in the corruption case.
The former presidents were sentenced, respectively, to suspended prison terms of two years and eight months and two years and six months.
Calls for the return of the “Vouguinha” train are gaining momentum. The Civic Movement for the Vouga Line argues there are no excuses; with the section between Oliveira de Azeméis and Sernada do Vouga now refurbished, conditions are met to restore at least two train services in each direction.
Luana Bessa played a key role in the Portugal Under-20 national team's win over Finland.
The local festival in Carregosa draws inspiration from various Portuguese regions to celebrate its community spirit.
The fourth defendant was sentenced to two years and four months of preventive detention. The three main defendants were also ordered to pay the State compensation of nearly 13,000 euros.
The sentences range from a single sentence of 16 years and four months in prison to a sentence of seven years of effective imprisonment, with a third sentence of four years and two months being a suspended prison sentence.
A 46-year-old man, arrested for domestic violence, was brought before a judge for his first judicial interrogation at the Court of Oliveira de Azeméis, where he was remanded in custody.
Ibero Massa Florestal received authorisation to operate in Oliveira de Azeméis in 2014 with the promise of sustainably producing what they called 'Zero Charcoal'. Shortly after, complaints from local residents began to emerge: black smoke coming from the chimneys, as well as flames and walls blackened by soot. The company defends itself, and the Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating.
With its epicentre four kilometres northeast of the city of Oliveira de Azeméis, the earthquake was felt at degree II on the modified Mercalli scale in the municipality of the same name.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 1.8 on the Richter scale was felt today at 00:06 in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis, in the Aveiro district, according to IPMA.
The tremor, with an epicentre four kilometres northeast of the city, was recorded at 00:06. The IPMA confirms there were no personal injuries or material damage. The earthquake reached degree II on the Mercalli scale.
The epicentre occurred four kilometres northeast of the city
Azeméis moves forward with joining the Route of the Mills of Portugal
The archaeological classification of 'Fonte do Soldado' is due to “several particularities” of the settlement discovered halfway between the hillforts of Ul and Recarei, according to the Azeméis municipality.
During the trial, the defendant confessed to committing the crime.
Authorities seized approximately 10,000 doses of narcotic substances.
The Santa Maria da Feira court found the defendant guilty of forest arson and handed down a suspended sentence, requiring him to undergo medical supervision.
During the trial, the defendant confessed to committing the crime.
Licínia and Anselmo Ferreira swapped dairy farming for a cheese factory. Cheerful and always working, they guarantee that Ossela Cheese gives them much less work than raising cows.
The defendant also offered to pay civil compensation of just over 500 euros, covering the costs incurred by firefighters in combating, consolidating, and clearing the fire.
The Public Prosecutor's Office requested a prison sentence of no less than four years, with the execution suspended.
The GNR seized material related to drug trafficking as well as computer and electronic devices.
The GNR seized material related to drug trafficking as well as computer and electronic devices.
