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The Northern Doctors Union (Sindicato dos Médicos do Norte or SMN) has declared the emergency departments at the Santa Maria da Feira and São João da Madeira hospitals to be in a critical state. The union attributes the situation to a lack of human resources and poor planning within the Entre Douro e Vouga Local Health Unit (Unidade Local de Saúde or ULS). Officials warn that these conditions are currently placing patients at risk.
Lufthansa Technik Portugal CEO Torsten Raabe stated that the company's new facility in Santa Maria da Feira is an independent investment from the group's bid to privatize TAP. The company also emphasized that its recent acquisition of Italy's ITA Airways does not affect its strategic interest in the Portuguese carrier.
The PJ clarified that the suspect is the alleged perpetrator of three counts of attempted qualified homicide, which occurred outside a nightclub in Santa Maria da Feira.
A 17-year-old girl suffered abdominal injuries. The incident occurred in June of this year.
Vítor Silva, owner of a workshop in Travanca, Santa Maria da Feira, said that the municipality does not take responsibility for the damage caused by heavy rain and does not provide any solution.
The march, organised by a group of business owners, began near the Santa Maria da Feira Fire Department and is heading towards Espinho. The group is demanding that Luís Montenegro take action regarding the rise in fuel prices.
Protesters are demanding support and are heading to the home of Luís Montenegro as a form of protest.
The former president of the Lourosa firefighters is accused of three counts of abuse of power, related to the acquisition of a fire engine and the diversion of two employees' activities.
The former president is also suspected of purchasing a tanker truck, which he declared for scrapping, for 750 euros. He later used the vehicle for irrigation work at private companies.
The programme for the 49th edition of the Paços de Brandão Music Festival features nearly two months of concerts, recitals, and cinema. The festival was created in 1977 by the Círculo de Recreio, Arte e Cultura.
The agreement was signed with four more trade union structures and updates various aspects of the employment relationship, such as the reduction of the probationary period and the increase in hours credit.
The second revision of the Municipal Master Plan aims to increase the areas designated for economic activities by 11%. The plan also seeks to address the demographic growth of Santa Maria da Feira.
The organisers highlight the presentation of 'Ulysses' Fado', by the Portuguese-Argentine company Rodopio d'Ideias, and the debut of Turkish puppeteer Cemal Fatih Polat with 'Karagöz'.
The Portuguese business community lost one of its most prominent and combative figures of the post-1974 era this Monday. Engineer Ângelo Ludgero da Silva Marques, the historic president of the Portuguese Business Association (AEP) and a key figure in the industrial growth of Northern Portugal, passed away this morning at the age of 88. A native of Santa Maria da Feira, Marques was a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Porto and a central figure in the transformation of the metallurgical and hardware sectors, most notably leading the Cifial group until 2013. He served as president of the AEP for 23 years, overseeing its modernisation and the creation of the Exponor exhibition centre. Throughout his career, he received numerous state honours, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, for his contributions to the national economy.
The FIMUV takes place between September 10 and October 31 in Santa Maria da Feira, featuring opera, recitals, and concerts in various venues across the municipality.
Emergency services at the hospitals in Santa Maria da Feira and São João da Madeira are experiencing operational challenges.
At issue, according to the SMN, is the lack of human resources and planning.
The Public Prosecution Service (MP) is set to appeal the six-year prison sentence given to a Portuguese youth known as 'Mikazz'. The 18-year-old was convicted of 240 crimes, including inciting massacres in Brazil via the Discord platform. Prosecutors had sought an 'exemplary sentence' for the case, which has become a landmark in the fight against online radicalisation. The investigation revealed that the youth, who lived in Santa Maria da Feira, led an online group called 'The Kiss' where he shared extremist content, animal cruelty, and child pornography. While he was acquitted of involvement in the 2023 Sapopemba school massacre in Brazil, the judge criticised the prosecution for failing to properly review evidence from Brazilian authorities. The youth has been in custody since 2024.
Fourth part of 'Investigação CM' this Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Fifth part of the 'Investigação CM' from this Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The suspect, as the guardian and person responsible for parental duties, allegedly subjected two children, aged 10 and 5, to continuous physical and psychological violence.
A 51-year-old woman, responsible for two children aged five and 10, allegedly subjected the minors to physical and psychological violence: the GNR verified “insalubrity” and a lack of hygiene in the home.
The suspect, as guardian and person responsible for parental duties, allegedly subjected two children to continuous physical and psychological violence.
The suspect, as the guardian and person responsible for parental duties, allegedly subjected two children, aged 10 and 5, to continuous physical and psychological violence.
The Millennium Portugal Exportador event is scheduled to take place at Europarque on November 4th.
The Millennium Portugal Exportador event is scheduled to take place at Europarque on November 4th.
The Millennium Portugal Exportador event returns to Europarque, highlighting eight key international markets for Portuguese businesses.
Another Medieval Journey begins today in Santa Maria da Feira.
The Medieval Journey brings thousands of visitors until August 9th to watch shows, enjoy the food and drink, and explore the craft and trade stalls.
