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Amares(15)Barcelos(125)Braga(672)Cabeceiras de Basto(10)Celorico de Basto(36)Esposende(44)Fafe(116)Guimarães(335)Póvoa de Lanhoso(15)Terras de Bouro(68)Vieira do Minho(32)Vila Nova de Famalicão(132)Vila Verde(65)Vizela(18)







  • Amares(15)
  • Barcelos(125)
  • Braga(672)
  • Cabeceiras de Basto(10)
  • Celorico de Basto(36)
  • Esposende(44)
  • Fafe(116)
  • Guimarães(335)
  • Póvoa de Lanhoso(15)
  • Terras de Bouro(68)
  • Vieira do Minho(32)
  • Vila Nova de Famalicão(132)
  • Vila Verde(65)
  • Vizela(18)

Portugal
  • 1755:The Lisbon earthquake of 1755
    At about 9.40 on the morning of All Saints' Day, with many people at Mass, a massive earthquake devastates Lisbon. Roughly 45 minutes to an hour later a tsunami surges up the Tagus into the lower town, and fires burn for days; modern estimates of the dead in Lisbon alone run from about 10,000 to 40,000.
    Read moreEarthquake and Enlightenment, 1750–1807
  • 2011: The American surfer Garrett McNamara rides a wave of about 23.8 metres (78 feet) off Praia do Norte in Nazaré, a Guinness world record that put the fishing town's giant winter swells, funnelled by the Nazaré Canyon, on the global surfing map.
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Recent stories

Vizelpas, the factory that needed an overly expensive machine, managed to succeed

📍 Braga💶 Finance💼 Work#economic-activity+1 more

30 years ago, Modesto Araújo wanted to be an entrepreneur and do things differently. Today, he is investing €30 million in flexible plastic films and expects to triple sales within 8 years.

expresso.pt22 Oct
Vizelpas, the factory that needed an overly expensive machine, managed to succeed

Portugal hosts Minigolf World Championship for the first time (and it will be in Vizela)

📍 Braga🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#international-events+1 more

Portugal is set to host the Minigolf World Championship for the first time, with the event taking place in the city of Vizela.

O MINHOO MINHO5 Sept

Young man shot in Vizela in critical condition

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+1 more

The shot passed through the brain and exited. The projectile was found in the victim's hat.

cmjornal.pt3 Sept
Young man shot in Vizela in critical condition

Playing with a firearm in a Vizela café leaves 21-year-old in a coma

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The 25-year-old shooter was named a formal suspect by the Braga Judicial Police, but was not arrested.

cmjornal.pt2 Sept
Playing with a firearm in a Vizela café leaves 21-year-old in a coma

Young man in intensive care after being accidentally shot by a friend in Vizela

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The 21-year-old was hit in the head when his friend was showing him an illegal firearm at a café.

publico.pt2 Sept

Young man in intensive care after being accidentally shot by a friend in Vizela

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The 21-year-old was hit in the head when his friend was showing him an illegal firearm at a café.

publico.pt2 Sept

Vizela: Young man accidentally shot in the head at a café

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

Another man, 25, who owns the café, fired accidentally while showing off the weapon. The victim was transported to Braga Hospital and is in a very serious condition.

observador.pt2 Sept
Vizela: Young man accidentally shot in the head at a café

Young man hit in the head by accidental gunshot from friend showing him the weapon

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

A cafe owner in Vizela was reportedly showing a weapon to a friend when it accidentally discharged. The victim was struck in the head and is in critical condition, according to a source from the Judiciary Police speaking to Lusa. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday, September 2, and the 21-year-old victim was transported to Braga Hospital, where he is in intensive care. According to Correio da Manhã, he is in a coma. The 25-year-old shooter has been named a formal suspect by the Judiciary Police but was not arrested as the necessary legal requirements were not met. The weapon involved in the accident is illegal, the PJ source told Lusa.

dn.pt2 Sept
Young man hit in the head by accidental gunshot from friend showing him the weapon

Playing with a firearm in a Vizela café leaves 21-year-old in a coma

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The 25-year-old shooter was named a formal suspect by the Braga Judicial Police, but was not arrested.

cmjornal.pt2 Sept
Playing with a firearm in a Vizela café leaves 21-year-old in a coma

Vizela demands urgent intervention from Infraestruturas de Portugal

📍 Braga🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#road-safety+2 more

The municipality of Vizela is calling for immediate action from the national infrastructure authority regarding local transport or road concerns.

Jornal de NotíciasJornal de Notícias12 Aug
Vizela demands urgent intervention from Infraestruturas de Portugal

Vizela City Council demands urgent intervention from Infraestruturas de Portugal and denounces "state of abandonment" in the municipality

📍 Braga🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The local government of Vizela has called for immediate action from the national infrastructure authority, citing severe neglect of local facilities and roads.

Câmara Municipal de VizelaCâmara Municipal de Vizela12 Aug

28th Portugal de Lés-a-Lés: From Faro to Vizela, an edition that will go down in history

📍 Braga🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#tourism

The 28th edition of the Portugal de Lés-a-Lés motorcycle touring event, spanning from Faro to Vizela, is set to be remembered as a historic milestone.

MotojornalMotojornal15 Jun
28th Portugal de Lés-a-Lés: From Faro to Vizela, an edition that will go down in history

Portugal went to war without weapons, but with a shield that earned a return to the elite

📍 Braga⚽ Sports#womens-football+1 more

Portugal faced a difficult challenge under-equipped, yet managed to secure a comeback to the top tier thanks to a strong defensive performance.

Tribuna ExpressoTribuna Expresso9 Jun
Portugal went to war without weapons, but with a shield that earned a return to the elite

Vizela to be the epicentre of national motorcycle tourism: municipality to host the arrival of the Portugal de Lés-a-Lés in 2026 and the departure in 2027

📍 Braga🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

The municipality of Vizela has been selected to host the finish line of the Portugal de Lés-a-Lés motorcycle touring event in 2026 and the starting point for the 2027 edition.

Câmara Municipal de VizelaCâmara Municipal de Vizela3 Jun
Vizela to be the epicentre of national motorcycle tourism: municipality to host the arrival of the Portugal de Lés-a-Lés in 2026 and the departure in 2027

Homeschooling: the more flexible alternative to traditional schools that is growing in Portugal

📍 Braga🎓 Education#education-quality+2 more

An overview of the rising trend of homeschooling in Portugal as a flexible educational alternative to the conventional school system.

SIC Notícias17 May

Did the Public Prosecutor's Office go on holiday to Vizela?

📍 Braga🎭 Culture#social-issues+1 more

If anyone continues to deny that the structure of Portuguese society is intrinsically sexist, here is a counter-argument.

expresso.pt14 May
Did the Public Prosecutor's Office go on holiday to Vizela?

Portuguese man goes missing during trip from France to Portugal

📍 Braga⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

He called his family in Vizela on Sunday after boarding a bus in Lyon and has not been heard from since. The GNR is investigating and has requested support from French and Spanish authorities.

Correio da Manhã20 Mar
Portuguese man goes missing during trip from France to Portugal

Aid-laden lorries have already left Vizela

📍 Braga🏖️ Daily Life🏛️ Government#public-safety+3 more

Today five lorries left Vizela loaded with tarpaulins, roof tiles and water, heading to the areas most affected by Storm Kristin.

RTP Notícias3 Feb
Aid-laden lorries have already left Vizela

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