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Latest news and stories from Oliveira de Azeméis.
The São Miguel Hospital in Oliveira de Azeméis has partially closed several services due to a cockroach infestation detected on Monday. Local authorities expect operations to resume by Thursday, with affected patients currently being transferred to hospitals in Feira and Ovar.
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 storm was short-lived, but enough to cause flooding and damage to vehicles and roofs, on a day that had been marked by high temperatures.
A group of at least three individuals robbed a café early this Friday morning in the centre of Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro district, using a crowbar to shatter the glass and enter the establishment.
A group of at least three individuals robbed a café early this Friday morning in the centre of Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro district, using a crowbar to shatter the glass and enter the establishment.
The municipality launched two public tenders totaling 2.6 million euros, and out of the seven projects proposed, it only received a bid for one contract worth 559,568 euros.
The measures are expected to come into effect at the end of the year or the beginning of 2027.
A fire with two fronts broke out in a forest area in Oliveira de Azeméis. There are more than 100 firefighters on the scene.
There is an active fire in Oliveira de Azeméis, in the Aveiro district, near an industrial zone.
A fire broke out in the afternoon in the Oliveira de Azeméis area, specifically near an industrial site.
The alert was given at 15:17.
Floors 2, 3, and 4 of the São Miguel Hospital were disinfected. Once the cleaning was completed, the hospital's operational status was guaranteed.
The suspect, who acted with his face covered, allegedly held the knife to the victim's neck, causing minor injuries. He managed to escape with an undisclosed amount of money.
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.
