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Aljustrel(31)Almodôvar(8)Alvito(5)Barrancos(4)Beja(147)Castro Verde(12)Cuba(1)Ferreira do Alentejo(13)Mértola(9)Moura(16)Odemira(42)Ourique(14)Serpa(17)Vidigueira(8)
Aljustrel(31)Almodôvar(8)Alvito(5)Barrancos(4)Beja(147)Castro Verde(12)Cuba(1)Ferreira do Alentejo(13)Mértola(9)Moura(16)Odemira(42)Ourique(14)Serpa(17)Vidigueira(8)







  • Aljustrel(31)
  • Almodôvar(8)
  • Alvito(5)
  • Barrancos(4)
  • Beja(147)
  • Castro Verde(12)
  • Cuba(1)
  • Ferreira do Alentejo(13)
  • Mértola(9)
  • Moura(16)
  • Odemira(42)
  • Ourique(14)
  • Serpa(17)
  • Vidigueira(8)
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  • 2010: Death of José Saramago in Tías, Lanzarote, at the age of 87. The novelist, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature — the only Portuguese-language writer ever to receive the award — was author of 'Memorial do Convento', 'O Evangelho Segundo Jesus Cristo' and 'Ensaio sobre a Cegueira'. His body is later interred at the foot of an olive tree outside the Casa dos Bicos, his Lisbon foundation.
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  • 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte is decisively defeated by the British under the Duke of Wellington and the Prussians under Field Marshal Blücher at the Battle of Waterloo, ending his Hundred Days and the Napoleonic Wars. Wellington's army includes thousands of Portuguese troops who served throughout the Peninsular War.

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Misericórdia and Santa Maria do Castelo churches advance in the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

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The Misericórdia and Santa Maria do Castelo churches move forward in the competition to be named among the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.

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Misericórdia and Santa Maria do Castelo churches advance in the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

Portugal and Andalusia unite around culture, tradition and innovation

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Portugal and the Spanish region of Andalusia collaborate to promote shared cultural heritage, traditional practices, and innovative initiatives.

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Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola

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Authorities have been searching this afternoon for a 37-year-old man who got into difficulties while swimming in the Guadiana river, near Mértola. According to reports, the man, a Brazilian, ‘called The post Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com7 Jun
Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola

Body of missing man found in the Guadiana River in Mértola

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Rescue operation involved more than 20 personnel.

cmjornal.pt7 Jun
Body of missing man found in the Guadiana River in Mértola

Search underway for man in the Guadiana River near Mértola

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The alert for the disappearance, which occurred in the Azenhas do Guadiana area in the municipality of Mértola, was given at 12:48 PM.

observador.pt7 Jun
Search underway for man in the Guadiana River near Mértola

Fire breaks out in scrubland area at Mina de São Domingos

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The fire was declared under control by 11:06 PM, but a flare-up caused the flames to become active again.

cmjornal.pt3 Jun
Fire breaks out in scrubland area at Mina de São Domingos

Contemporary art arrives in Baixo Alentejo

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The festival arrives in Mértola on Friday and ends in Alvito on the 30th.

cmjornal.pt19 May
Contemporary art arrives in Baixo Alentejo

Portugal river beach has 30-degree water and is the best in Europe

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Home Hidden Gems Portugal river beach has 30-degree water and is the best in Europe Portugal river beach has 30-degree water and is the best in Europe In Mina de São Domingos, Mértola, Tapada Grande River Beach stands out as one of Portugal's most unique summer destinations.

The Portugal News1 May
Portugal river beach has 30-degree water and is the best in Europe

Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city

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Home News Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city On 10 January, in Alentejo, a giant Bolo Rei will be served, by 3 pm, in Portas de Mértola.

The Portugal News5 Jan
Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city