Aveiro, Portugal
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The petition currently only includes signatures collected in person. A spokesperson claims that IP 'forgot' about Ovar and is demanding 'urgent intervention in the municipality's railway infrastructure'.
The fire was burning near the former Dolce Vita shopping centre, but firefighters managed to prevent the flames from advancing in that direction.
The special jury prize distinguished 'Atom & Void' by Gonçalo Almeida, and 'Uma mãe vai à praia' by Pedro Hasrouny received the award for best first work.
According to Civil Protection information, more than 90 personnel and about 20 ground vehicles are on the scene. Additionally, 60% of the vacancies for family doctors remain unfilled.
More than 90 personnel were on the ground.
The fire, which was burning near a shopping centre, mobilised 91 personnel at its peak. It caused no casualties and did not affect any homes.
The fire involved 91 personnel, 23 ground vehicles, and three aircraft fighting the flames burning in the Aveiro district region.
The fire was burning near the former Dolce Vita shopping centre, but firefighters managed to prevent the flames from advancing in that direction.
The film “Tão pequeninas, tinham já o ar de serem crescidas”, by director and visual artist Tânia Dinis, received the award for best short film at Shortcutz Ovar today, the festival jury announced.
The situation is the result of the most recent analysis of the beach's water, where tests revealed microbiological contamination by the bacterium Escherichia coli.
The Ovar City Council indicates that one hypothesis under investigation is that the contamination may be due to potential illegal discharges of organic waste. The beach remains closed until further notice.
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The arrest took place during an operation at the 'Sound Waves 2026' music festival.
At 19, Matias Santos made an unusual decision: he dropped out of his Economics degree at the Catholic University of Porto to dedicate himself full-time to an idea he believed could bring together two worlds that rarely meet without intermediaries — international fashion brands and Portuguese factories. His connection to the textile sector...
The public company Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) began work this Wednesday on the renovation of 19 kilometres of the Norte Line, between Espinho and Válega, in the municipality of Ovar, which will cost 76 million euros over three years. The work on this railway section in the Aveiro district will be carried out by the consortium formed by...
Miguel Pinto Luz pointed to this investment as proof that progress on the construction of the High-Speed Line does not invalidate the commitment to the railway between Porto and Lisbon.
Contemporary Performing Arts Festival reaches its tenth edition. Family business in Esmoriz opens its doors on Friday and Saturday nights.
Artificial sand replenishment took several hours.
Event patrons Jorge Bandeira and Lean Cruz will be present at the inauguration.
This is the second initiative by a group of women, following a Christmas tree that made headlines in 2024. They are now using synthetic yarn and aim to reach the Guinness World Records. The structure will be inaugurated this Saturday.
A report on the resolve and stance taken by the employees of the Saica Pack facility in Ovar.
The population is unhappy with the cutting of trees in the Cortegaça park. “It was a stab in the back.” The opposition and an environmental association have requested clarifications from the executive.
The man was arrested by the Aveiro Judicial Police and has been placed in pre-trial detention.
A man residing in Ovar was arrested by the PJ on suspicion of sexually abusing his minor daughter, who confided the assaults at school. The victim was allegedly coerced into not reporting her father.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Ovar, Aveiro district, on suspicion of sexually abusing his 12-year-old daughter since at least 2024. The Judiciary Police (PJ) stated that the suspect was charged with aggravated sexual abuse of a child and has been placed in pre-trial detention. The abuse reportedly occurred at the family home when they were alone. The victim eventually reported the abuse at school despite threats. The PJ investigation led to the arrest, following separate reports regarding a Moral Education teacher convicted of abuse and new allegations received by the VITA group concerning sexual abuse within the Church.
There is a possibility that the coercive measure of pre-trial detention may be changed to house arrest with electronic monitoring.
It is the realisation of a long-held dream. The space, an investment of two million euros, is located in Ovar.
The new space in Ovar includes a studio, a school, a museum, and a shop, among other facilities.
Singer Fernando Daniel inaugurated the Nagana complex this Thursday, which includes music studios and an academy that will provide scholarships to talented individuals without the financial resources to study in the field, the result of a 2 million euro investment. “I want to be as fair as possible.”
