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The alert for the fire, which is burning at the Herdade da Negrita in the parish of Santo Aleixo da Restauração, was given at 14:41.
More than 143 personnel were mobilised to the site, supported by 43 vehicles and seven aerial assets.
The flames consumed areas of pasture, olive groves, and brushwood
Following the Public Prosecutor's request for conviction, the court sentenced the father, accused of his son's murder, to 23 years in prison. His son, an accomplice, received a nine-year sentence. Together, they must pay 195,000 euros.
The case dates back to June of last year. A family argument related to the buying and selling of a horse resulted in the death of António Cardas, who was 45 years old at the time.
The case dates back to June of last year. A family argument related to the buying and selling of a horse resulted in the death of António Cardas, who was 45 years old at the time.
In the Alentejo, the Castle of Moura is the source of one of the most famous national sparkling mineral waters. Created in 1899, Água Castello was bottled inside the castle walls. “Between legends and mysteries of castles and fortresses” is one of the themes of the “Authentic Portugal” collection, published by Expresso.
In the first trial session on the 7th of this month, the victim's father confessed to committing the crime, attempting to exonerate the other defendant, who is also his son.
The Public Prosecutor requested the conviction of the 35-year-old defendant for simple homicide, for having encouraged his father to kill his brother, and of the perpetrator of the crime for aggravated qualified homicide and illegal possession of a weapon.
In the first trial session on the 7th of this month, the victim's father confessed to committing the crime, attempting to exonerate the other defendant, who is also his son.
Portugal's olive oil output has increased fivefold over the past 26 years, with the upward trend continuing.
The case dates back to June 10, 2025, at a campsite in Baldio das Ferrarias da Amareleja, in the municipality of Moura.
Located in the heart of Moura, the Amada Moura boutique hotel is housed in the restored 18th-century Palacete dos Garcias. Opened in 2024, the property offers eight rooms, a refreshing courtyard pool, and a focus on local culture, gastronomy, and high-end comfort, serving as the first unit of the Amada brand in the Alentejo region.
The 80-year career of Eunice Muñoz can be remembered in a house of just 20 square metres, in Amareleja, on the Alentejo border.
FVC Group, Insun and Lightsource bp have filed an administrative complaint, claiming that the ICNF ignored mitigation measures four times greater than the impacted olive grove area.
Journalist and writer Mário Zambujal has died at the age of 90, as reported by RTP. Born in Moura, Beja, he had a career spanning several media outlets such as RTP, A Bola, and Diário de Notícias. The writer had celebrated his 90th birthday last Thursday, March 5th.
