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Municipalities in Castelo Branco

Belmonte(1)Castelo Branco(82)Covilhã(61)Fundão(26)Idanha-a-Nova(23)Oleiros(10)Penamacor(18)Proença-a-Nova(14)Sertã(42)Vila de Rei(14)Vila Velha de Ródão(4)
Belmonte(1)Castelo Branco(82)Covilhã(61)Fundão(26)Idanha-a-Nova(23)Oleiros(10)Penamacor(18)Proença-a-Nova(14)Sertã(42)Vila de Rei(14)Vila Velha de Ródão(4)







  • Belmonte(1)
  • Castelo Branco(82)
  • Covilhã(61)
  • Fundão(26)
  • Idanha-a-Nova(23)
  • Oleiros(10)
  • Penamacor(18)
  • Proença-a-Nova(14)
  • Sertã(42)
  • Vila de Rei(14)
  • Vila Velha de Ródão(4)
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Featured stories

Young man dies at Idanha-a-Nova dam

📍 Idanha-a-Nova⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

A 20-year-old man was found dead on Sunday after being reported missing at the Idanha-a-Nova dam. Emergency services, including divers from local fire departments and a GNR patrol, conducted a search operation following an alert for a near-drowning incident on Saturday.

5 sources →5 Apr
Young man dies at Idanha-a-Nova dam

Recent stories

Science, innovation, community

📍 Castelo Branco💡 Technology🎭 Culture#innovation+2 more

For those who think that science-based innovation only has one path, Idanha-a-Velha is an excellent alternative example, especially if different disciplines come together constructively. Opinion by João Ramalho-Santos

publico.pt10 Jun
Science, innovation, community

Two aerial assets fight fire in Idanha-a-Nova

📍 Castelo Branco🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#wildfire+2 more

The fire is burning in an agricultural area with low-lying scrub and is not putting homes or the population at risk.

cmjornal.pt3 Jun
Two aerial assets fight fire in Idanha-a-Nova

Portugal to complete road connection with Spain

📍 Castelo Branco🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#road-infrastructure+2 more
The Portugal News25 May

Cross-border protest: Portuguese and Spanish citizens demand construction of the IC31

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

Cross-border communities from Portugal and Spain mobilised in an unprecedented gathering to demand the construction of the IC31, the motorway that will connect the Spanish Extremadura region to the Beira Baixa region. The protest took place near the border in Monfortinho.

rtp.pt21 May
Cross-border protest: Portuguese and Spanish citizens demand construction of the IC31

Civic movement opposes construction of the IC31 link to Spain

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

A collective of residents, landowners, and advocates from the Idanha-a-Nova municipality have scheduled a protest for Wednesday. They argue that the construction “disrespects environmental protection principles” and have identified nine negative impacts of the road project.

cmjornal.pt19 May
Civic movement opposes construction of the IC31 link to Spain

Elderly man suspected of raping his sister remanded in custody

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The investigation began on Friday after the victim filed a complaint at the GNR station in Zebreira, Idanha-a-Nova, in the Castelo Branco district, a few hours after the latest assault.

cmjornal.pt18 May
Elderly man suspected of raping his sister remanded in custody

“Women in Jazz in Portugal” exhibition at the Raiano Cultural Centre

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#music+2 more

An exhibition highlighting the role of women in the Portuguese jazz scene is currently on display at the Raiano Cultural Centre.

Rádio Castelo BrancoRádio Castelo Branco10 May
“Women in Jazz in Portugal” exhibition at the Raiano Cultural Centre

“Women in Jazz in Portugal” exhibition at the Raiano Cultural Centre

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#music+2 more

An exhibition highlighting the role of women in the Portuguese jazz scene is currently on display at the Raiano Cultural Centre.

SAPOSAPO10 May
“Women in Jazz in Portugal” exhibition at the Raiano Cultural Centre

IDANHA-A-NOVA: 'Women in Jazz in Portugal' exhibition on display until July at the Raiano Cultural Centre

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture#music+1 more

The Raiano Cultural Centre is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the role of women in the Portuguese jazz scene, which will remain open to the public until July.

SAPOSAPO4 May
IDANHA-A-NOVA: 'Women in Jazz in Portugal' exhibition on display until July at the Raiano Cultural Centre

"Women in Jazz in Portugal" on display until July at the Raiano Cultural Centre

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture#entertainment+2 more

The exhibition celebrating women in the Portuguese jazz scene is open to the public at the Raiano Cultural Centre until July.

Central PressCentral Press4 May
"Women in Jazz in Portugal" on display until July at the Raiano Cultural Centre

IDANHA-A-NOVA: 'Women in Jazz in Portugal' exhibition opens at the Raiano Cultural Centre

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture#entertainment+2 more

The exhibition 'As Mulheres no Jazz em Portugal' is inaugurated at the Raiano Cultural Centre in Idanha-a-Nova.

SAPOSAPO28 Apr
IDANHA-A-NOVA: 'Women in Jazz in Portugal' exhibition opens at the Raiano Cultural Centre

20-year-old man found dead at the Idanha-a-Nova dam

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

Authorities were alerted to a near-drowning incident at 13:56.

Correio da Manhã6 Apr
20-year-old man found dead at the Idanha-a-Nova dam

Man found dead at Idanha-a-Nova dam after search and rescue operation

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

The rescue operation mobilised 17 personnel. Fire service divers found the victim lifeless at the Marechal Carmona dam.

Expresso5 Apr
Man found dead at Idanha-a-Nova dam after search and rescue operation

6 PM. 20-year-old man dies in Idanha-a-Nova

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

A 20-year-old man who was missing at the Idanha-a-Nova dam has been found dead. Also, Trump's warnings to Iran as he announces that a deal may be close.

Observador5 Apr
6 PM. 20-year-old man dies in Idanha-a-Nova

20-year-old man found dead at the Idanha-a-Nova dam

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

Firefighter divers responded to a report of a near-drowning, but found the victim already deceased.

CNN Portugal5 Apr
20-year-old man found dead at the Idanha-a-Nova dam

Idanha-a-Nova City Council requests clarification from the Ministry of Education regarding Clonlara Portugal

📍 Castelo Branco🎓 Education🏛️ Government#education-quality+2 more

The municipality states it is unaware of any cases of children and young people in the region who are in breach of Portuguese legislation.

Público1 Apr
Idanha-a-Nova City Council requests clarification from the Ministry of Education regarding Clonlara Portugal

Drone locates elderly man alive in agricultural field in Idanha-a-Nova

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

The 85-year-old man suffers from Alzheimer's and had been reported missing.

Correio da Manhã25 Mar
Drone locates elderly man alive in agricultural field in Idanha-a-Nova

Drone locates elderly man alive in agricultural field in Idanha-a-Nova

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#emergency-services+2 more

The 85-year-old man suffers from Alzheimer's and had been reported missing.

Correio da Manhã24 Mar
Drone locates elderly man alive in agricultural field in Idanha-a-Nova

From 'Das Violas EnCantadas', one has taken on a life of its own as a standalone album: A Viola Beiroa

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#folk-music+3 more

The trio made up of Fernando Deghi, José Barros and Ricardo Fonseca debuts this Monday in Idanha-a-Nova with an album dedicated to the Beira Baixa viola and to the identity of the Beira Baixa region.

Público2 Feb
From 'Das Violas EnCantadas', one has taken on a life of its own as a standalone album: A Viola Beiroa