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Municipalities in Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco(49)Covilhã(41)Fundão(13)Idanha-a-Nova(13)Oleiros(9)Penamacor(16)Proença-a-Nova(14)Sertã(38)Vila de Rei(14)Vila Velha de Ródão(3)
Castelo Branco(49)Covilhã(41)Fundão(13)Idanha-a-Nova(13)Oleiros(9)Penamacor(16)Proença-a-Nova(14)Sertã(38)Vila de Rei(14)Vila Velha de Ródão(3)







  • Castelo Branco(49)
  • Covilhã(41)
  • Fundão(13)
  • Idanha-a-Nova(13)
  • Oleiros(9)
  • Penamacor(16)
  • Proença-a-Nova(14)
  • Sertã(38)
  • Vila de Rei(14)
  • Vila Velha de Ródão(3)
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Hundreds of residents in Castelo Branco take to the streets to celebrate May 1st

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#labour-rights+1 more

The population marched from the hospital to the Castelo Branco City Hall. Protesters believe the day should be marked and that “rights must be earned”.

cmjornal.pt1 May
Hundreds of residents in Castelo Branco take to the streets to celebrate May 1st

Last member of cryptocurrency gang extradited to Portugal

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal₿ Crypto#crime-report+2 more

The group stole three million euros in digital currency during violent attacks in Castelo Branco and Idanha-a-Nova.

cmjornal.pt30 Apr
Last member of cryptocurrency gang extradited to Portugal

Environmentalists call for protest in Beira Baixa against lack of transparency in mega solar power plants

📍 Castelo Branco🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#protest+2 more

Associations and civic movements will demonstrate on May 6th at the APA in Castelo Branco, demanding the release of public consultation reports for the Beira and Sophia photovoltaic plants, which are considered incomplete despite the negative opinions announced by the Government.

expresso.pt27 Apr
Environmentalists call for protest in Beira Baixa against lack of transparency in mega solar power plants

Pre-trial detention for suspect accused of stabbing a couple in Castelo Branco

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A 51-year-old man stabbed a couple and fled the scene.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr
Pre-trial detention for suspect accused of stabbing a couple in Castelo Branco

Used a bladed weapon and left two people injured. Will remain in pre-trial detention

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

The arrest was carried out on Sunday in Castelo Branco, following an incident involving assaults between individuals

cnnportugal.iol.pt24 Apr
Used a bladed weapon and left two people injured. Will remain in pre-trial detention

Pre-trial detention for suspect accused of stabbing a couple in Castelo Branco

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A 51-year-old man stabbed a couple and fled the scene.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
Pre-trial detention for suspect accused of stabbing a couple in Castelo Branco

PSP arrests 2 men and seizes weapon and drugs in Castelo Branco

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The two men were arrested on Monday “following an incident of domestic violence”. 242 doses of cocaine, 45 doses of hashish, and 33 doses of MDMA were also seized.

observador.pt24 Apr
PSP arrests 2 men and seizes weapon and drugs in Castelo Branco

PSP arrests two men and seizes weapons and drugs in Castelo Branco

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

A total of 242 doses of cocaine, 45 doses of hashish, and 33 doses of MDMA were also seized.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
PSP arrests two men and seizes weapons and drugs in Castelo Branco

10,000 housing support applications analysed and over 3,000 paid out following storms

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🏠 Property#housing-support+2 more

Almost 36,000 applications for reconstruction support were received, of which 10,000 had been analysed by this Tuesday.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
10,000 housing support applications analysed and over 3,000 paid out following storms

Castelo Branco: Appointment of Honorary Consul strengthens relations between Portugal and Cape Verde - SAPO

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🎭 Culture#diplomacy+1 more

The appointment of an Honorary Consul in Castelo Branco aims to bolster diplomatic and cultural ties between Portugal and Cape Verde.

SAPOSAPO20 Apr
Castelo Branco: Appointment of Honorary Consul strengthens relations between Portugal and Cape Verde - SAPO

One fatality in motorcycle crash in the municipality of Castelo Branco

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

Six personnel supported by three vehicles from the Castelo Branco Volunteer Fire Department were at the scene.

CNN Portugal18 Apr
One fatality in motorcycle crash in the municipality of Castelo Branco

Support programme for local commerce in Castelo Branco approved at council meeting

📍 Castelo Branco💶 Finance🏖️ Daily Life#local-business+1 more

The initiative aims to support local businesses in the face of growing competition from large retail chains and digital shopping platforms.

Correio da Manhã17 Apr
Support programme for local commerce in Castelo Branco approved at council meeting

IPCB and VOST Portugal sign protocol - Ensino Magazine

📍 Castelo Branco🎓 Education🚇 Infrastructure#emergency-services+1 more

The Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco (IPCB) and the volunteer digital emergency team VOST Portugal have established a formal partnership.

Ensino MagazineEnsino Magazine17 Apr
IPCB and VOST Portugal sign protocol - Ensino Magazine

City council invests 703 thousand euros in road connecting to the forest

📍 Castelo Branco🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#road-infrastructure+1 more

Pavement, drainage, signage and two retaining walls: the Castelo Branco municipality project promises more safety and comfort on the connection to the city.

Observador14 Apr
City council invests 703 thousand euros in road connecting to the forest

Extremadura & Beira Baixa Alliance says there are no more excuses for the construction of the IC31

📍 Castelo Branco🚇 Infrastructure🇪🇺 Europe#public-transport+1 more

The spokesperson for the European Territorial Alliance (ATE) of Northern Extremadura & Beira Baixa said today that they do not want any more delays and that there are no more excuses for failing to complete the motorway connection between the two Iberian capitals.

RTP Notícias13 Apr
Extremadura & Beira Baixa Alliance says there are no more excuses for the construction of the IC31

Extremadura & Beira Baixa Alliance says there are no more excuses for the construction of the IC31

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

The goal of this initiative is to join efforts to ensure that construction work begins this year.

Correio da Manhã13 Apr
Extremadura & Beira Baixa Alliance says there are no more excuses for the construction of the IC31

Parliament lifts immunity of João Ribeiro (Chega), target of defamation lawsuit

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#legal-reforms+1 more

The case is being heard at the Judicial Court of the Castelo Branco district, the constituency for which the Chega MP was elected in last year's legislative elections.

CNN Portugal10 Apr
Parliament lifts immunity of João Ribeiro (Chega), target of defamation lawsuit

442 thousand euros for fuel management strips

📍 Castelo Branco🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

To restore normality after storm Kristin, the municipality of Castelo Branco has opened a public tender for the acquisition of fuel management strip maintenance services.

Observador10 Apr
442 thousand euros for fuel management strips

Castelo Branco invests 442 thousand euros in fuel management strips

📍 Castelo Branco🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

The investment aims to prevent rural fires.

Correio da Manhã10 Apr
Castelo Branco invests 442 thousand euros in fuel management strips

Residential burglaries in the municipality of Castelo Branco under investigation

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating two men suspected of committing at least four burglaries in homes in the parish of Lardosa.

Correio da Manhã6 Apr
Residential burglaries in the municipality of Castelo Branco under investigation

5 PM Open Presidency of Seguro begins tomorrow in Castelo Branco

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government#government-policy+1 more

The 'Open Presidency' initiative led by Seguro is scheduled to start tomorrow in the city of Castelo Branco.

RTP Notícias5 Apr
5 PM Open Presidency of Seguro begins tomorrow in Castelo Branco

Seguro begins open Presidency in Castelo Branco to monitor recovery of areas hit by storms

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#severe-weather+2 more

The President will be accompanied on the ground by members of the Government.

Correio da Manhã4 Apr
Seguro begins open Presidency in Castelo Branco to monitor recovery of areas hit by storms

Castelo Branco joins Iberian tourism project

📍 Castelo Branco🧭 Travel🌱 Environment#economic-activity+3 more

The goal is to combat depopulation and lack of employment in rural border regions between Portugal and Spain. It aims to transform water reservoirs into economic engines.

Observador1 Apr
Castelo Branco joins Iberian tourism project

Castelo Branco provides disaster alerts

📍 Castelo Branco🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-safety+2 more

The platform allows citizens of the Castelo Branco municipality to receive real-time information and free SMS alerts during disaster situations.

Observador1 Apr
Castelo Branco provides disaster alerts

A judicial marathon

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A prosecutor decided to call more than 2,100 witnesses in a case in Castelo Branco. The situation has sparked controversy.

Correio da Manhã31 Mar
A judicial marathon

Legislation has hindered the revitalisation of historic centres

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🏠 Property#urban-planning+3 more

Leonel Fadigas, honoured in Castelo Branco with the National Memory and Identity Award, argues that without people and memories, historic centres 'move from history to archaeology'.

Observador28 Mar
Legislation has hindered the revitalisation of historic centres

Castelo Branco strengthens promotion of social inclusion

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#social-inclusion+2 more

The municipality of Castelo Branco commits to allocating a total financial support of 325,000 euros to the Amato Lusitano association for social inclusion and territorial cohesion projects.

Observador27 Mar
Castelo Branco strengthens promotion of social inclusion

Castelo Branco Hospital expands ecoendoscopy services

📍 Castelo Branco🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#medical-services+2 more

The interventional endoscopy catchment area at Hospital Amato Lusitano has increased. This procedure has seen growing demand in the region, according to the Castelo Branco Local Health Unit.

Observador26 Mar
Castelo Branco Hospital expands ecoendoscopy services

Castelo Branco: 313 home hospitalisations in 2025

📍 Castelo Branco🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#healthcare+2 more

The Castelo Branco Health Unit reports over 17,000 home visits and an increase in hospitalisations over the last seven years of operation. This model of care is becoming increasingly sought after.

Observador25 Mar
Castelo Branco: 313 home hospitalisations in 2025

Castelo Branco: Arrested by the PJ for child pornography

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The 22-year-old suspect was arrested in flagrante delicto, with authorities seizing approximately 2,700 videos and 800 photographs of minors. After appearing in court on Thursday, the judge applied the most severe precautionary measure.

Observador20 Mar
Castelo Branco: Arrested by the PJ for child pornography