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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.
Company from Oliveira de Azeméis led by Bernardo Moniz da Maia, who was once one of the largest debtors to BES, is once again under judicial administration
The victim, aged around 80, had to be assisted by firefighters and taken to the hospital.
Mega-operation 'Toque de entrada' led by the GNR Criminal Investigation Unit of Oliveira de Azeméis, following an investigation that lasted about a year, dealt a severe blow to drug trafficking near educational establishments.
The dismantled criminal network operated in 9 municipalities across the districts of Aveiro and Porto. More than 80,000 doses of drugs valued at 200,000 euros were seized.
Mega-operation 'Toque de entrada' led by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the GNR of Oliveira de Azeméis, following an investigation that lasted about a year, dealt a severe blow to drug trafficking near educational establishments.
Public Prosecution Service accuses seven defendants of crimes related to two construction contracts
Former mayor of Oliveira de Azeméis, Hermínio Loureiro, will stand trial in September at the Feira Court regarding irregularities in direct procurement contracts within the Aveiro district municipality. The case involves allegations of prevarication and document forgery related to road repaving works carried out in 2013. Loureiro, along with former vice-mayor Ricardo Tavares and other defendants, faces accusations of splitting contracts to bypass public tender requirements. Loureiro's legal counsel maintains his innocence, noting that the works fell under the responsibility of the then-councillor for urban planning. This trial follows a previous conviction in June and precedes the verdict in the separate 'Ajuste Secreto' (Secret Adjustment) case, which involves 65 defendants and allegations of corruption, embezzlement, and influence peddling.
The former mayor of Oliveira de Azeméis will begin trial in September.
A 48-year-old woman died after being struck by a light vehicle on a pedestrian crossing in Oliveira de Azeméis. The driver was not speeding.
In the same accident, an 80-year-old man sustained minor injuries.
Lawyers who filed a lawsuit against João Paulo Silva Oliveira question the Public Prosecutor's position and request that, in the event of a conviction, the prison sentence be up to eight years, as provided for by legislation.
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.
