Castelo Branco, Portugal
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The work, carried out by municipal employees and volunteers, has been performed on the homes of residents with identified and verified financial difficulties. Four projects have already been completed.
The passage of the low-pressure system Kristin on January 28th caused significant damage in the Sertã municipality, particularly to permanent residences.
The owner says he has not yet received the green light from the local council to carry out the inspection of the work.
The President started by putting pressure on the government. António José Seguro went to Pedrógão Pequeno to find out what is going well and what is going wrong, and which support measures are being delayed. And will we need to tighten our belts?
António José Seguro calls on the Portuguese to spend their holidays in the areas most affected by the storm at the end of January.
The President wants to “listen” first and “speak” later, but warns the Government that it is necessary to draw “consequences” for the future and “accelerate” support. The private sector “also has responsibility,” he stresses.
The President of the Republic promises to give a voice to those affected by the storms and wants to accelerate support for the populations. António José Seguro says the country cannot have a short memory.
Residents are asking for the President's help to reopen a stretch of road, and a manager of the largest hotel in Sertã says he had to replace the roof with his own money. In just the first hour of the visit, Seguro already has a list of demands for the Prime Minister. Further back in the entourage, the president of the Mission Structure has already heard complaints.
António José Seguro starts his first 'Open Presidency' initiative in the municipality of Sertã.
António José Seguro begins his first open presidency this Monday, choosing the Central region to fulfil his promise of visiting the territories most affected by the storm. Sertã is the first stop. He states, 'I have come to see what went well and what went wrong, the support that is arriving and the support that is delayed. And above all, to leave a word of hope, that this tragedy is not stronger than our conviction, our energy, and our belief in this country and these territories.' He added, 'I want this week to give a voice to the people who have lost their voice. That is also one of the President's functions. The President of the Republic has a responsibility to cooperate with all sovereign bodies to find solutions, because this is not a situation where only some have responsibilities. It is a responsibility of the State as a whole.' He also made an appeal to the Portuguese people.
The President of the Republic begins his first open presidency this Monday in Sertã.
President of the Republic António José Seguro visited Sertã to assess the impact of recent storms. During his visit, he met with residents protesting the closure of a section of the N2 national road in Pedrógão Pequeno, which has been shut since Storm Kristin due to landslide risks. Seguro promised to raise the issue with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, emphasizing the importance of supporting the region's economy and tourism. The visit marks the start of his first 'Open Presidency' tour, covering four districts affected by recent severe weather, aimed at witnessing recovery needs firsthand.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, stopped this Monday, April 6, to speak with about fifty people demanding the reopening of a section of the N2 national road in Pedrógão Pequeno, promising to raise the matter at his weekly meeting with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The President, who is beginning his first 'Open Presidency' tour to assess the impact of recent storms, was met by citizens holding a banner stating that the road is vital for their survival. The tour, which runs until April 10, covers four districts affected by floods and infrastructure damage, aiming to witness the impact of the severe weather firsthand and ensure the state's presence in vulnerable areas.
The President of the Republic is on his first open presidency.
Carlos Miranda reveals that support has already started to reach the municipality for the renovation of private homes affected, but warns that Sertã needs more.
The first day of the head of state's trip to the Central region begins in the Castelo Branco district, with a visit to the municipality of Sertã, from where he will continue to Oleiros, Proença-a-Nova, and Vila de Rei.
António José Seguro begins the first open Presidency on Monday in Sertã, Castelo Branco, dedicated to monitoring the recovery of areas affected by the storms, in an initiative that ends on Friday in Leiria and will be attended by the Government.
From Castelo Branco to Leiria, the President is visiting the municipalities most affected by the bad weather this week, accompanied by the Government and holding meetings with mayors and municipal associations.
António José Seguro begins the first open Presidency on Monday in Sertã, Castelo Branco, dedicated to monitoring the recovery of areas affected by the storms, in an initiative that ends on Friday in Leiria and will be attended by the Government. An official source from the Presidency of the Republic details, in statements to Lusa, that the initiative has...
Parents and teachers are concerned about the true inclusion of children with special needs. They report mutual aggression, a lack of resources, classes exceeding legal limits, and children being excluded.
Road traffic on the National Road 2 (EN2), between Pedrógão Pequeno and the Cabril dam, has been cut off since the beginning of February, a situation that worries the Sertã municipality given the importance of this route.
Underage students attend schools in Sertã and Castelo. The assaults also extend to teaching assistants and fellow students.
The teachers were violently assaulted by two primary school students, according to the SPLIU. The children are eight years old and have been flagged for various behavioural issues.
The director of the school group states that he immediately activated the appropriate mechanisms in coordination with the competent authorities.
Teachers were allegedly “violently assaulted by two students” from the first cycle of primary education.
Underage students attend schools in Sertã and Castelo. The assaults also extend to teaching assistants and fellow students.
The road is closed for the removal of obstructions, so drivers should use the IC8 as an alternative. The GNR is on site providing information and assistance to motorists.
The Municipality of Sertã warned today that National Road (EN2) is closed to traffic on the stretch between the Cabril Dam and Pedrógão Pequeno due to road clearance works.
The Sertã town council has urged the Portuguese Government to send additional personnel and technical equipment to the area to provide on-the-ground assistance.
Carlos Miranda began by explaining that “the Government must mobilise all means to provide support”.
