Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Despite a 34% reduction in installed capacity and the removal of panels from the municipality, Fundão insists on an unfavorable opinion due to the impact of the high-voltage power lines.
The protest is scheduled for November 2nd.
Several environmental organizations warned today about the serious impacts that the Sophia photovoltaic solar plant presents, despite the reformulated project having shrunk, and argued that the energy transition cannot be made at the expense of nature.
The Rewilding Portugal association has announced that it maintains its unfavourable opinion regarding the reformulation of the Sophia photovoltaic solar plant, citing persistent risks to biodiversity, ecological connectivity, and landscape integrity, despite the project's reduction in scale. The organisation argues that the infrastructure, which covers parts of Fundão, Idanha-a-Nova, and Penamacor, still poses significant ecological threats, particularly to the Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx, as well as risks to avifauna and native vegetation. They urge authorities to prioritise functional connectivity between border ecosystems over the project in its current configuration.
Between the historic village of Castelo Novo and Alpedrinha, in the municipality of Fundão, the Carvalhal Redondo Farm House invites guests to enjoy the tranquillity of the Gardunha mountains. Among the accommodation options, the 'Casa A' stands out, built of wood with contemporary architecture.
The union accuses the institution of imposing 40 hours instead of the 35 stipulated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and of forcing staff to travel to the Panasqueira Mines. The provider speaks of 'common sense' and the duties of the workers.
The Associação de Apoio Brazuca e Amigos (AABA) is organising the fifth edition of the Luso-Brazilian Arraiá in Fundão on 3 October. Association president Narion Coelho explains that the event aims to promote Brazilian culture while fostering integration between Brazilians, Portuguese locals, and other immigrant communities in the region. The festival will feature traditional food, music, and activities, with applications for exhibitors currently open.
Youths from the town of Fundão have developed a mobile application designed to track and map traditional local festivals across Portugal.
Three days of concerts at A Moagem auditorium featuring groups from Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Spain, all centered around the guitar.
Quercus rejects the project to renew the environmental licence for the Panasqueira mines, warning of serious water-related risks and demanding an urgent assessment of the liabilities accumulated over the century.
The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) reports that by late afternoon, 117 personnel were mobilised on the ground, supported by 24 vehicles and five aircraft.
According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) website, as of 18:45, 117 personnel were mobilised for this fire on the ground, supported by 24 vehicles and five aircraft.
The fire began burning at 17:52.
The mayor assured that the ambulance assigned to the municipality since 2007 will remain in service in Fundão. He also regretted that the information disseminated had served to create alarm.
Residents are worried about the difficulties in contacting emergency services during the wildfire season.
The discount retailer Action continues its expansion in Portugal, reaching a total of 29 locations.
The Misericórdia institution in Fundão is working against the clock to finish the construction of its new long-term care facility.
The Dutch retailer Action, known for its low prices, continues to strengthen its presence in Portugal and is opening a store in Fundão this Thursday, creating 14 jobs. With this opening, the non-food low-cost brand now has 29 commercial spaces in the country as part of its expansion plan in the national market.
Beyond the criminal trial, it is necessary to adopt disciplinary measures that prove such a practice is not tolerated by the firefighters.
Home News Historic Palace in Portugal to be transformed into a boutique hotel Historic Palace in Portugal to be transformed into a boutique hotel A historic estate in the village of Capinha, in the municipality of Fundão, is set for a new chapter.
In Fundão, there are villages with names that could not be more appropriate. This is the case of Soalheira, where temperatures reach very high levels. But in an agricultural municipality, maintaining the vegetable gardens, even when it is hot, is essential.
Among the defendants are a chief and a sub-chief
The firefighters, including a chief and a sub-chief, allegedly molested a young man who is now 19. Despite having 'felt pain and discomfort', he did not report the episode to anyone 'out of shame'.
The defendants, aged between 22 and 53, including a chief and a sub-chief, allegedly molested a young man who is now 19 years old.
The case gained media attention at the end of 2025, led to the resignation of the former commander of the Fundão Volunteer Firefighters, and has now reached the indictment stage. The firefighters will be tried in the Castelo Branco court.
The case dates back to November 2025, when the Judicial Police arrested 11 members of the Fundão fire department on suspicion of raping a 19-year-old colleague.
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Firefighters arrested last year are suspected of committing rape and sexual coercion against a 19-year-old female firefighter. Additionally, 6 districts of mainland Portugal are under a red warning from the IPMA.
In 2025, 85.4% of EU monitoring stations exceeded legal ozone limits. In Portugal, Fundão was the most affected area this Monday.
