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The Baixo Alentejo Local Health Unit (Unidade Local de Saúde do Baixo Alentejo or ULSBA) has confirmed three cases of measles in adults aged 30 to 55 in Beja. Health authorities have identified nearly 500 high-risk contacts and have vaccinated over 120 individuals following exposure to the virus, which is being monitored under national health guidelines.
The leader of the Portuguese Communist Party (Partido Comunista Português or PCP), Paulo Raimundo, has challenged the government to withdraw its proposed labour reform to avoid a general strike scheduled for June 3rd. The General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses or CGTP) has indicated it may call off the strike if the government drops the proposal.
António Filipe is a politician from the PCP (Partido Comunista Português) who, in this story, acknowledged that his election results fell short and said the party would join forces to oppose what it called a 'serious threat to democracy'. His remarks indicate the PCP intends to be active in post-election alliances rather than withdrawing from national debates. Voters and those following left-wing politics should pay attention to his and the PCP's next moves.
The General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP – Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses) is Portugal’s largest trade-union confederation, grouping most unions in manufacturing, public services and many other sectors.
Founded clandestinely in 1970 as “Intersindical” under the dictatorship, it emerged publicly after the 1974 Carnation Revolution and was legalised in 1975. It has been central to virtually all major labour struggles since then, from defending collective bargaining and the 40‑hour week to leading general strikes against austerity and labour‑law rollbacks.
CGTP is historically close to the Portuguese Communist Party and has a class‑struggle, anti‑neoliberal profile, strongly critical of EU and government policies seen as undermining workers’ rights. It favours grassroots mobilisation and strikes over compromise, often refusing national social‑pact deals that the more centrist UGT is willing to sign.
In today’s Portugal, CGTP remains a key actor in wage bargaining, labour‑law debates and national protests; together with UGT it called the first joint general strike in years in December 2025, signalling its continuing capacity to organise mass action.
President of the Republic António José Seguro visited the Ovibeja agricultural fair this Saturday, expressing understanding for the difficulties faced by farmers. He specifically addressed the impact of the Middle East conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which he stated should never have closed. Seguro emphasized the need for affordable fertilizer imports to prevent further increases in food prices for Portuguese consumers.
António José Martins Seguro (born March 11, 1962, in Penamacor) is a lawyer, political scientist, and the current President of the Portuguese Republic, inaugurated on March 9, 2026 after winning the two-round presidential election in January–February 2026.
Career: He led Socialist Youth (1990–1994), served as MEP (1999–2001), was Minister Adjunct to PM António Guterres (2001–2002), and led the PS parliamentary group (2004–2005). Elected PS Secretary-General in 2011 with 68%, he led the opposition during Portugal's bailout era. In 2014, António Costa defeated him in party primaries by a landslide, prompting Seguro's resignation and a decade-long retreat from politics. He returned in 2025, launching the movement UPortugal and announcing his presidential candidacy in June. He received official PS backing in October 2025 and won the presidency in February 2026.
Political philosophy: Seguro positions himself as representing a "modern and moderate" left, advocating financial responsibility while opposing austerity. As President, he has emphasized institutional trust, efficient governance, and a collaborative relationship with the government while maintaining rigorous constitutional oversight.
The Beja Court (Tribunal de Beja) has begun the trial of 22 defendants, including seven companies, accused of exploiting immigrants in the Alentejo region. Although the original 55 counts of human trafficking (tráfico de pessoas) were dropped before the trial, defendants still face charges related to illegal weapons and drug trafficking. Those following labor rights in the agricultural sector should note the case stems from a major 2022 investigation into seasonal worker conditions.
At the inauguration session, the Minister of Justice considers this an “important project” to “improve justice” in the region. The PS criticises the fact that the inauguration was attended only by PSD elected officials.
Amadeu Guerra said the investigation has nothing special about it and is like any other.
Amadeu Guerra spoke to journalists at the end of the inauguration ceremony for the new Beja Courthouse.
The new Beja Courthouse was inaugurated this Tuesday and will provide 17 hearing rooms, video conferencing, witness and legal representative facilities, 27 offices, and a renewed IT infrastructure, representing an investment of over 5.6 million euros. The building, which began construction in September 2022, includes three floors designed to respond...
The building, which began construction in September 2022, includes three floors designed to meet the needs of justice professionals and citizens.
Primeiro-ministro Luís Montenegro stated this Tuesday that Portugal is 'a mature democracy, a democracy that works', which possesses a 'highly qualified justice system with good professionals', even if the results are never perfect. 'Portugal is a mature democracy and has a justice system that is highly qualified, with good professionals and...'
The party's co-spokesperson advocates instead for limits on oil company profits and a fairer tax policy. Additionally, the fire that started yesterday afternoon in Beja is now under control.
The fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in an area of brush and pasture in the municipality of Beja was declared under control at 10:42 today, about 16 hours after the alert, according to Civil Protection.
The fire consumed an area of brush and pasture in a location known as Guarita Nova.
The source from the Baixo Alentejo Sub-regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command indicated that firefighting efforts are being hindered by difficult access to the site.
A fire in the Beja region has prompted a response from almost 100 emergency workers.
The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in an area of brush and pasture in Guarita Nova, in the municipality of Beja. Efforts to fight the blaze are being hindered by difficult access.
The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in an area of brush and pasture in Guarita Nova, in the municipality of Beja. Firefighting efforts were hampered by difficult access.
Flames spread through an area of scrubland and pasture at a location known as Guarita Nova.
Kremlin spokesperson reiterates Moscow's demand that any meeting must take place in the Russian capital. Also, nearly 100 firefighters, supported by about 30 vehicles, are battling a fire in the municipality of Beja.
The fire continues to consume cork oak forest and pasture. Fighting the flames is being hindered by difficult access. Additionally, Jorge Pinto, spokesperson for Livre, criticises the media attention given to André Ventura.
A fire broke out in Beja, requiring the intervention of over 130 firefighters to bring it under control.
Nearly 100 firefighters are battling a fire in an area of cork oak forest and pasture in the municipality of Beja. The fire is near a farm where a wedding is taking place.
Flames are consuming an area of cork oak forest and pasture at a location known as Guarita Nova.
According to the Minister of Education, the integrated investment exceeded the defined target, resulting in the creation of 40 more specialised technology centres than initially planned.
A total of 402 specialised technology centres (CTE) have been created in schools across the country, representing an investment of 500 million euros to strengthen vocational training, revealed Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre this Friday. During his speech at the inauguration of two CTEs in Beja, both at the D. Manuel I Secondary School, the minister explained...
These centres promote the connection between schools, businesses, and the community, stimulating technical skills, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit in young people.
The party states there is a “worrying insufficiency” of specialists in the Baixo Alentejo and Algarve regions, with only one doctor available in Beja and Portimão. It also criticised the failure to allocate “shortage area vacancies”.
The suspension of Liliana Cabecinha's mandate was formalised and approved unanimously at the decentralised municipal council meeting held on Wednesday in Santa Clara de Louredo.
Justice has its own timing, which is quite different from the timing of those waiting for it.
The supermarket chain continues its expansion in Portugal, reaching a new milestone with its 75th location, focusing on growth in the southern region.
This is the third decision on this case to be issued by the Beja Judicial Court, after the Évora Court of Appeal determined the partial nullity of the first judgment and annulled the second.
The Polytechnic University of Beja has established a formal collaboration agreement with the national tourism authority, Turismo de Portugal.
Home News Mercadona opens new store in Alentejo Mercadona opens new store in Alentejo On 3 September, Mercadona will inaugurate a new store in the Beja district, at the Beja Jardim retail park. By Bruno G.
The city of Beja will host the Wine Destination Portugal event this coming November.
