Bragança, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Miranda do Douro.
The Terra de Miranda Cultural Movement (MCTM), a civic association from Miranda do Douro that fights for the defence, enhancement, and development of the Terra de Miranda region, criticises the lack of response from the Director-General of the Tax Authority (AT) to studies and opinions sent by this movement, as well as by six municipalities affected by the dams sold by...
An expert welcomes a “historic moment” for the teaching of Mirandese language and culture. There are 565 students learning the language across the country. “It is a long-standing demand,” says Alfredo Cameirão.
According to the official in charge, the contents of this first learning manual were developed by Mirandese language teachers and specialists from the EMPLM and the Association of Mirandese Language and Culture (ALCM).
The 'Picote - Moderno Escondido' project has reached the national final of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
More than fifty shepherds from the Planalto Mirandês are demanding timely payments from the Government due to wolf attacks that have occurred in recent years.
The village of Picote is a candidate in the competition to select the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.
The alert for the fire that destroyed four cars and damaged three others was given at 01:02. The origin of the fire on the banks of the Fresno river in Miranda do Douro has not yet been determined.
The alert was given at 01:02 and 19 operatives were on site, supported by five vehicles.
The village of Picote, known as “Moderno Escondido” (Hidden Modern), has been selected as a national semi-finalist in the “New 7 Wonders of Portugal” competition.
The 'Moderno Escondido' site in Picote has reached the national semi-final stage of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
At 83 years old, he presents himself as “the last basket weaver from Miranda”. Unique in his techniques and materials, his work is on display at the ethnographic exhibition currently held at the Casa da Cultura Mirandesa.
A suspected wolf attack has killed 46 sheep and injured 12 others at a farm in Duas Igrejas, in the municipality of Miranda do Douro, Bragança district. The attack took The post Suspected wolf attack kills 46 sheep in Miranda do Douro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The attack took place in the early hours of last Monday. The breeder estimates that the losses are around 15,000 euros.
The municipality requests the postponement of the public consultation deadline for the PSZAER and the suspension of equipment installation until the Government provides transparent public information.
Second and final part of the sensory biography of Miranda do Douro, featuring the dance of the pauliteiros, bagpipes played by young hands, and the dizzying beauty of the viewpoints over the Douro. Chronicle by João da Silva.
In this first part of the sensory biography of Miranda do Douro, we follow the trail of the language, the people, and the birds that shape it in the streets, squares, stages, and the sky. Chronicle by João da Silva
Aníbal Fernandes' opinion in Mirandese at the closing of the EDA 50 programme – Schools Discovering April, which takes place today at the Miranda do Douro School Group. Opinion by Aníbal Fernandes.
The two children were abandoned three days ago, although they had already been in Portugal since last week.
The two children were abandoned three days ago, although they had already been in Portugal since last week.
Marine filled up her car at a petrol station in Miranda do Douro on the day she arrived in the country. Surveillance footage accessed by Correio da Manhã shows the French woman using a debit card at the time of payment.
Marine and Marc refuelled their car at a petrol station in Miranda do Douro on the same day that the father of the children abandoned in Alcácer do Sal alerted French authorities to the disappearance of the minors.
This year, the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests received 326 reports of alleged damages.
A decree published in the Official Gazette provides for the Government to support the establishment of new livestock producers with a grant of 30,000 euros.
It is cliffs, viewpoints, birds of prey, traditional pauliteiros dancers, posta steak, pocket knives, sweet bread, donkeys, and traditional capes of honour. And it is also, of course, the Mirandese language that welcomes you here to the wonderful kingdom of Miranda do Douro.
Miranda do Douro has never seen large rallies. The campaign rarely visits the Trás-os-Montes municipality.
Court rules in favour of the municipality of Miranda do Douro: IMI must be paid and applies to the entire property. The municipality says the decision is “a beacon that lights the path for all other municipalities with dams that are taking on EDP and Movhera”.
This case should serve as a lesson: the wealth generated by Portugal's hydroelectric assets must not continue to escape the taxes due, thereby depriving the State and producing regions of essential resources. It is now for the Tax Authority to act swiftly.
