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Search operations for the man who went missing in the Alqueva reservoir have resumed at 3 a.m.
The Alqueva reservoir will be closed at midnight to facilitate the search operation for the missing individual.
A 48-year-old man disappeared at the Alqueva beach area.
He was at the beach accompanied by family members when he decided to go for a swim and ended up disappearing.
A woman was seriously injured today and airlifted to a hospital in Lisbon following a water collision at Alqueva, near Praia do Lago, in the municipality of Moura, according to Civil Protection and firefighters.
A collision between two boats at Alqueva, in Moura, caused serious injuries to a 49-year-old woman. The victim suffered deep wounds and was transported by INEM helicopter to Lisbon.
A woman was seriously injured today and was airlifted to a hospital in Lisbon following a water collision at Alqueva, near Praia do Lago, in the municipality of Moura.
A 49-year-old woman was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital in Lisbon following a collision between two boats at the Alqueva reservoir, near Praia do Lago in the municipality of Moura. The victim, who suffered deep shoulder wounds, was rescued by local maritime tourism operators before being stabilised by firefighters and transported by an INEM helicopter. The incident involved a recreational vessel and a sport fishing boat. Authorities are investigating the collision, which reportedly occurred when the fishing boat struck the recreational craft, causing the woman to fall into the water where she was likely struck by a propeller.
The victim and four other people were on a recreational boat that collided with a sport fishing vessel.
A 64-year-old woman was arrested for robbing an elderly person in Amareleja. Upon arrival at the scene, the GNR was informed that a handbag containing 1,000 euros and personal documents had been stolen.
A 64-year-old suspect entered the victim's residence, assaulting her and causing injuries.
Deputy António Carneiro denies that any insults were made on election night and regrets the Moura councillor's decision. There are now eleven Chega councillors who have left the party since the local elections.
Alqueva beach has seen a large influx of visitors during these hotter days.
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.
