Latest news and stories from the Braga district, Portugal.
The driver involved in the fatal accident during the Volta a Portugal cycling race is in a state of shock and has been tested for drugs and alcohol.
Patients treated for cancer at Braga Hospital are reporting shortages of essential medications, according to Correio da Manhã and Observador. Hospital users and patient groups say missing drugs are disrupting scheduled treatments; hospital or regional health authorities have not published a full response in these reports. Oncology patients should contact their clinic or prescribing doctor before appointments and consider arranging alternatives or prescriptions through their pharmacy if advised. Those treated in Braga should keep a record of prescriptions and follow up with the hospital's patient support services.
Update: Hospital denies shortages; complaints continue
Diário de Notícias, Público and Observador report the hospital administration denies any “ruptura de fármacos,” saying there is no stock break and that staff are applying a “gestão criteriosa” to manage quantities delivered. The Health Users Commission of Braga (Comissão de Utentes da Saúde de Braga) says it has received multiple complaints from chemotherapy patients since 12 February who say they lacked medicines. The two sides contradict each other and health authorities have not published a joint inventory, so the exact scale of any shortage remains unclear.
Hospital de Braga is the main public hospital serving the Braga district and is part of Portugal's national health service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS). It provides emergency care and specialist services including oncology, and recent reports said cancer patients there complained of medicine shortages, so residents should check with their doctor or local pharmacy before appointments.
A Health Users Commission (Comissão de Utentes da Saúde de Braga) is a local patient advocacy group that represents users of public health services in the Braga area. These commissions file complaints, publicise service problems and press hospitals or regional health authorities for fixes, which is why their claims about medicine shortages attract attention from patients and the media.
The 4th edition of the municipal programme distributes 500,000 euros in non-repayable grants for home improvements for residents on the social tariff. Applications are open from November to December.
Defense needs, above all, companies capable of transforming specialized knowledge into reliable solutions. And this is where many Portuguese SMEs can make a difference, stated the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Sérgio Pereira, during the 'Portugal–Finland on Defense and Innovation' dinner-debate promoted by AEMinho and Sterling Prime Consulting, which took place...
The Ribeirão Basic School, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, is closed today and Friday following a flea infestation, the school cluster director announced.
The municipality states that this measure will allow for remote and regular collection of consumption data, strengthening network monitoring and the ability to detect anomalous situations.
Initially it “appeared to be limited to the school library”
The STJ ruling has a worrying impact: it could seriously limit schools' ability to intervene when they become aware of unacceptable behaviour.
Baroque, progressive, and acoustic folk: this is Cameron Picton's post-Black Midi life. The Brit is one of the highlights of the Mucho Flow festival in Guimarães.
Ema Leitão, executive director of Transportes Nogueira (TN), which has more than 300 employees, is the winner of the 9th edition of the 'BPI Businesswoman Award', which aims to recognise the professional path of Portuguese women and “give visibility to female business leadership”. The manager of the transport company from Vila Nova de Famalicão, who received the award...
Barcelcom is expanding into defence and security, an area in which it has invested approximately half a million euros. The textile company from Barcelos, which until now operated mainly in the health sector with compression socks, has created a sock that protects users from fire. The “Guardian Socks” will be presented in Germany, targeting the sectors...
The exhibition covers the history of jazz and the figures who helped promote the genre within Portugal.
In a municipality where over 40% of employment is concentrated in the manufacturing industry, Guimarães seeks to diversify its business fabric, making it more competitive while strengthening its capacity for innovation and internationalisation. The local authority's focus is on boosting productivity and raising salary levels. “Innovation is truly key to our future. It is the element...”
The Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS), José Luís Carneiro, announced his willingness to engage in dialogue and propose updates to the 1974 decree-law regulating the right to protest, following a suggestion from Prosecutor General Amadeu Guerra. Guerra has called on the Assembly of the Republic to review the legislation rather than seeking a constitutional review by the Constitutional Court, following recent police dispersals of housing rights protests in Lisbon and Porto. While the Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an inquiry into one of the police interventions, officials urged calm regarding the legal process and acknowledged the resource limitations of the Public Ministry.
In 'Que o Inferno Pareça aqui', João Zamith wanted to explore how a community reacts when what unites it is also what can be used to divide it.
A student suspended for private conversations won the case against the school in Braga. Meanwhile, in Milan, the Mona Lisa appears topless with scars to raise awareness for breast cancer.
The cooperative A Oficina also announced that Cristina Planas Leitão will direct GUIdance. Rui Torrinha had held the position since 2018, with a term extending until 2027.
The Minister of Education stated today that there is a project for 'the framework for non-teaching staff', currently managed by municipalities, stressing that there will have to be a negotiation with the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) due to the budgetary implications.
The Minister of Education stated that there is a project to restructure non-teaching staff, currently managed by local authorities, noting that negotiations with the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) are necessary due to budgetary implications. This follows a 24-hour strike by non-teaching staff, who are demanding distinct career paths due to the specific nature of their roles.
Fernando Alexandre considers it normal to have discontent regarding the housing crisis for which, he argues, more measures are needed.
Stage director Bruno dos Reis is the new artistic director of the Vila Flor Cultural Centre (CCVF) in Guimarães, as announced today by the A Oficina cooperative, which also revealed that programmer Cristina Planas Leitão will head the GUIdance festival.
Combating social exclusion and creating opportunities to rebuild life projects are the goals of BarcElos d’Abrigo, a project by the Municipality of Barcelos distinguished in the 7th edition of the Municipality of the Year Award – Mosqueteiros Group. Created in August 2023, the initiative ensures close and individualised support for people experiencing homelessness, in...
A stage director and a choreographer are the new artistic directors of the cultural centre in Guimarães and the city's international dance festival, respectively, replacing Rui Torrinha.
The variant of the Central Portuguese Way that passes through Braga accounts for 35.7% of pilgrimages originating in the city, while the rest are distributed between the Miñoto Ribeiro Way and other itineraries.
Ten percent of the population of Braga has come from Brazil. Some even refer to it as 'Bragasil'. In today's special report, we look at the integration of thousands of new residents that has boosted the economy and schools, but has also put pressure on housing and public services.
The Portuguese Firefighters League has asked the Government to create a funding programme contract for humanitarian volunteer firefighter associations “very quickly”.
This week, the Minister of Internal Administration stated that funding for fire brigades within the scope of the State Budget will see an increase of over 5% next year.
The recent statements by the president of the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) regarding the capacity for sacrifice among young people sparked the demonstration that began today at 3:00 PM in Braga, in defense of a roof for everyone.
“Don't we know what sacrifice is? Is having two jobs to pay rent and eat not a sacrifice?”, challenged Juliana Oliveira, spokesperson for the protesters.
The Onires group is finalizing a 25 million euro investment in Braga's historic centre, featuring 59 residential units and 13 retail spaces. The Carvalhal project involves the rehabilitation of the Palacete Domingos Afonso and the creation of a new pedestrian street linking Campo da Vinha to Avenida Central. Approximately 70% of the apartments have already been sold, with the commercial section managed by the group, including the arrival of 'The Coffee' brand.
Assailant remains in pre-trial detention.
The current president of the IHRU was mayor of Esposende when he accepted the prime minister's invitation. Within the PSD, he is seen primarily as a man loyal to the current leadership and has previously attacked Passos Coelho.
