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Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

📍 Beja💶 Finance💼 Work#investment+1 more

The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, announced that the government is making significant progress in establishing a factory for the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer in Beja to produce Super Tucano military aircraft. The project, which aims to manufacture the planes from start to finish, is expected to create highly qualified jobs and strengthen the aerospace cluster in Portugal. The minister noted that the project is expected to be finalised by the end of the year, with production facilities likely located within the perimeter of the Beja Air Base.

dn.pt1h ago
Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

Minister of Defence: "There is no NATO without the United States"

📍 Beja🏛️ Government🇪🇺 Europe#government-policy+2 more

With Portugal reaching 2% of GDP in defence in 2025, the minister stresses that strengthening Europe within NATO does not mean breaking with Washington, but renewing the partnership.

observador.pt1h ago
Minister of Defence: "There is no NATO without the United States"

Carneiro says direct support for viticulture is at risk

📍 Beja💶 Finance🏛️ Government#economic-activity+2 more

60 million euros per year in direct support for viticulture could disappear, warns Luís Carneiro at the Ovibeja agricultural fair. A meeting of the PARCA is demanded to discuss losses and measures.

observador.pt1h ago
Carneiro says direct support for viticulture is at risk

Government wants one decentralised Council of Ministers per month. The debut is today in Beja

📍 Beja🏛️ Government#government-policy

“Feeling Portugal” is the name the executive decided to coin for the initiative through which it intends to hold a ministerial meeting outside Lisbon, if possible every month.

publico.pt3h ago

Study on the 'Evolution of Work in Agriculture in Portugal' presented today at Ovibeja

📍 Beja💼 Work💶 Finance#economic-indicator+1 more

A study examining the historical and current trends of agricultural labour in Portugal was unveiled at the Ovibeja fair.

Jornal A PlanícieJornal A Planície3h ago

Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

📍 Beja🏛️ Government💼 Work#investment+2 more

Nuno Melo revealed that “this is a project that will be self-sustainable.”

cmjornal.pt10h ago
Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

Minister of Defence wants Europe to strengthen its role in NATO but the USA remains a "fundamental ally"

📍 Beja🏛️ Government🇪🇺 Europe#government-policy+2 more

Nuno Melo argued that it is necessary to “strengthen the European defence pillar” of the organisation.

cmjornal.pt11h ago
Minister of Defence wants Europe to strengthen its role in NATO but the USA remains a "fundamental ally"

PS leader says direct support for viticulture is at risk in the next framework

📍 Beja🏛️ Government💶 Finance#agriculture+2 more

José Luís Carneiro spoke to journalists on the sidelines of his visit to the Ovibeja agricultural fair in Beja.

cmjornal.pt12h ago
PS leader says direct support for viticulture is at risk in the next framework

"Happy bacteria" to decarbonise the gas sector: Aljustrel is already producing 10 tonnes of biomethane per day

📍 Beja🌱 Environment💡 Technology#biomethane+2 more

Capwatt's biomethane production unit in the Alentejo region reached “cruising speed” in April and is producing 70 tonnes per week. The company has other projects in the pipeline in Monforte, Ferreira do Alentejo and Tomar.

expresso.pt13h ago
"Happy bacteria" to decarbonise the gas sector: Aljustrel is already producing 10 tonnes of biomethane per day

Lisbon Valley Copper Mine reopens

📍 Beja💶 Finance🌱 Environment#economic-activity+2 more
San Juan Record |San Juan Record |28 Apr
Lisbon Valley Copper Mine reopens

Regrettable

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+1 more

Judges are expected to show good sense, lucidity, and deliberation.

cmjornal.pt27 Apr
Regrettable

Portugal Sou Eu programme promotes tastings from 12 companies at Ovibeja 2026

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy+1 more

The Portugal Sou Eu initiative is showcasing products from 12 different companies through tasting sessions at the 2026 Ovibeja fair.

SAPOSAPO26 Apr

Portugal Sou Eu makes an appearance at Ovibeja with tastings to promote national production

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy

The 'Portugal Sou Eu' initiative is participating in the Ovibeja fair, offering food tastings to highlight and support products made in Portugal.

Rádio CastrenseRádio Castrense26 Apr

35-year-old woman dies in road collision on the A2 in Almodôvar

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

There is also one seriously injured person to report, a 47-year-old man

cnnportugal.iol.pt24 Apr
35-year-old woman dies in road collision on the A2 in Almodôvar

Road collision leaves one dead and one seriously injured on the A2 in Almodôvar

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The accident occurred at 7:00 PM at kilometer 209 of the A2. The fatality is a 35-year-old woman. Traffic has been partially restored in the north-south direction.

publico.pt24 Apr

Road collision leaves one dead and one seriously injured on the A2

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

One person died and another was seriously injured following a collision between two cars on the A2, in the south-north direction. The alert was raised at 19:13 and the road was closed at the São Bartolomeu de Messines and Almodóvar junctions.

observador.pt24 Apr
Road collision leaves one dead and one seriously injured on the A2

Woman dies and man is seriously injured in collision on the A2 in Almodôvar

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The seriously injured man was transported to Faro Hospital.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
Woman dies and man is seriously injured in collision on the A2 in Almodôvar

Judges annul 22-year prison sentences for Baleizão murderers: elderly victims were beaten to death

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

This is the second time the couple has escaped a prison sentence.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
Judges annul 22-year prison sentences for Baleizão murderers: elderly victims were beaten to death

OVIBEJA – CAP 'Portugal is Me' Colloquium – Valuing the National Supply

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life💶 Finance#local-products+1 more

A colloquium held at the OVIBEJA event focused on the CAP 'Portugal is Me' initiative, aiming to promote and add value to domestic products.

CAP – Confederação dos Agricultores de PortugalCAP – Confederação dos Agricultores de Portugal24 Apr

The front page of Expresso Economia

📍 Beja💶 Finance💼 Work#economic-activity

The cover of the business section of the Expresso newspaper.

expresso.pt23 Apr
The front page of Expresso Economia

From the plains to the plate: Nestlé uses Alentejo cereals for baby food

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life💶 Finance#agriculture+1 more

Farmers in Campo Branco, near Castro Verde, have found a niche market and are rewarded by Nestlé in the best years.

expresso.pt23 Apr
From the plains to the plate: Nestlé uses Alentejo cereals for baby food

Judges overturn 22-year prison sentence for Baleizão murderers: elderly victims were beaten to death

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

This is the second time the couple has escaped a prison sentence.

cmjornal.pt23 Apr
Judges overturn 22-year prison sentence for Baleizão murderers: elderly victims were beaten to death

Trial of father and son for the murder of a relative begins in May in Beja

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The case dates back to June 10, 2025, at a campsite in Baldio das Ferrarias da Amareleja, in the municipality of Moura.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr
Trial of father and son for the murder of a relative begins in May in Beja

Spanish retailer Kiwoko 'barks' in Portugal with new stores in Beja and Covilhã - ECO

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life#retail+1 more

Spanish pet supply chain Kiwoko expands its presence in Portugal by opening new locations in the cities of Beja and Covilhã.

ECO22 Apr
Spanish retailer Kiwoko 'barks' in Portugal with new stores in Beja and Covilhã - ECO

Baleizão murderers: judges meet to decide on appeal regarding the death of elderly Germans

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A couple was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of a German couple on a farm in Baleizão, Beja.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Baleizão murderers: judges meet to decide on appeal regarding the death of elderly Germans

Child burned by water at nursery in Beja hospitalised

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

A 3-year-old boy suffered burns after a teacher failed to test the bathwater temperature. The institution describes it as an “accident” but is investigating. The professional was “asked to leave” and has resigned.

Observador21 Apr
Child burned by water at nursery in Beja hospitalised

Educator burns 3-year-old boy with boiling water during hygiene routine at nursery

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🎓 Education#public-safety+1 more

The woman did not check the water temperature. The incident occurred at a school in Beja.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Educator burns 3-year-old boy with boiling water during hygiene routine at nursery

Child burned by water at a Beja nursery. Minor transferred to Lisbon

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#child-safety+1 more

The management of the Centro Paroquial e Social do Salvador nursery stated that the educator in question 'did not check the water temperature'

CNN Portugal21 Apr
Child burned by water at a Beja nursery. Minor transferred to Lisbon

3-year-old boy burned by water at Beja nursery hospitalised in Lisbon

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#child-safety+2 more

The educator did not check the water temperature.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
3-year-old boy burned by water at Beja nursery hospitalised in Lisbon

Baleizão murderers: judges meet to decide on appeal regarding the death of elderly Germans

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A couple was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of a German couple on a farm in Baleizão, Beja.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Baleizão murderers: judges meet to decide on appeal regarding the death of elderly Germans