Castelo Branco, Portugal
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The last carpenter in the historic centre has an eviction notice for this month. A movement with thousands of signatures has taken up his defence.
Home News Opening of new facilities on Portugal river beach Opening of new facilities on Portugal river beach The Almaceda river beach in Castelo Branco now boasts a new bar, representing an investment of approximately €400,000.
A €1.2 billion renewable energy investment planned for Castelo Branco is at risk due to what Expresso newspaper calls “a dispute” between Danish energy company Eurowind Energy and the local The post €1.2 billion renewable energy investment in Castelo Branco at risk appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The 2025 Activity and Accounts Report has been approved.
The Danish company wants to install solar power plants, wind turbines, and batteries in Castelo Branco. The scale of the project concerns the City Council, which led Eurowind to commission an opinion poll showing that while the local population has concerns, they also see benefits in the renewable energy projects.
Better known locally as Poço do Lagar, this river beach has Espírito Santo on one bank and Senhora da Graça on the other. To the good views, a bar and more trees have now been added.
The garden located at the Episcopal Palace has been selected as a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
During a policing operation, officers from the GNR's Criminal Investigation Unit caught a man and a woman removing copper cables from telecommunications structures. 280 kilograms of copper and various tools used for the theft were seized.
The Episcopal Palace Garden has been selected as a finalist in the 'New 7 Wonders of Portugal' competition.
The local association, Amato Lusitano, has already changed the lives of 2,300 victims over 20 years of the project
The service is closed due to a “one-off scheduling issue,” the Local Health Unit (ULS) reported.
The employees state they “do not identify with the measures presented by the Government and express their dissatisfaction and disapproval regarding the planned changes,” highlights the Sinttav leader.
Workers at call centres in Castelo Branco decided in a plenary session to join the general strike on 3 June against the labour package, a union source announced this Wednesday, predicting strong national participation in a sector marked by instability and precariousness. The workers consider that, as one of the sectors most affected by job insecurity and...
At issue is the labour package from the executive of Luís Montenegro.
The interruption was due to a “one-off situation with the roster,” said the president of the Castelo Branco Local Health Unit. “Doctors are also human, and unfortunately, these situations happen.”
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency service at the Castelo Branco Local Health Unit (ULS) is closed until 08:00 on Thursday, the institution announced. Speaking to Lusa, the chairman of the ULS Board of Directors, Rui Amaro Alves, explained that the closure was caused by a 'one-off scheduling issue'. 'Doctors are also human and unfortunately these situations happen,' he stressed. The ULS announced the 24-hour closure on its social media channels and advised patients to contact the SNS Grávida helpline (808 24 24 24) before 08:00 on Thursday to ensure they receive appropriate care.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Rui Amaro Alves, explained that this situation was caused by a “one-off issue with the staff roster”.
Adverse weather conditions and rural fires, which caused considerable losses in bee populations, led to a significant drop in honey production in Castelo Branco in 2025.
Collision in the Castelo Branco area involved two light vehicles.
Portugal and Spanish representatives are calling for the immediate commencement of works on the IC31 road link.
The mayor of Castelo Branco expressed hope today that the IC31, the cross-border connection with Spain, can be completed within the next four years, in time for the 2030 football World Cup.
A 70,000 euro mobile unit aims to improve access to healthcare in Castelo Branco and strengthen trust in the National Health Service (SNS). The public presentation is scheduled for June.
It is a cry for unity that brings together business leaders, the public, civil society, and local mayors around the development of a region that refuses to be forgotten.
The suspect was named as a formal suspect and the facts were referred to the Judicial Court of Castelo Branco.
A 42-year-old man has been named as a formal suspect in connection with a fire in the Castelo Branco region.
Domestic violence cases recorded a decrease of about 24%, but the shelter received more victims than in 2024. In terms of psychological support, 70 children were assisted.
Compared to 2024, there was a decrease of approximately 24% (209).
The regional tourism board for Central Portugal held a meeting with stakeholders to establish a collaborative strategic plan for the area.
A group of activists will demonstrate this Wednesday in Castelo Branco to demand more transparency from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) regarding the process involving the construction of mega photovoltaic panel plants in Beira Baixa.
