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Castelo Branco(18)Covilhã(12)Fundão(1)Idanha-a-Nova(1)Oleiros(9)Penamacor(7)Proença-a-Nova(13)Sertã(12)Vila de Rei(12)Vila Velha de Ródão(3)
Castelo Branco(18)Covilhã(12)Fundão(1)Idanha-a-Nova(1)Oleiros(9)Penamacor(7)Proença-a-Nova(13)Sertã(12)Vila de Rei(12)Vila Velha de Ródão(3)






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  • Idanha-a-Nova(1)
  • Oleiros(9)
  • Penamacor(7)
  • Proença-a-Nova(13)
  • Sertã(12)
  • Vila de Rei(12)
  • Vila Velha de Ródão(3)
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Vila de Rei guarantees mains water quality for consumption

📍 Castelo Branco🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#water-quality+3 more

The mayor said that 'it is possible and it is advisable' to consume it directly from the tap.

Correio da Manhã3 Feb
Vila de Rei guarantees mains water quality for consumption

12:00 — 12 people evacuated from their homes in Vila de Rei

📍 Castelo Branco🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+2 more

Around midday, authorities evacuated 12 people from their homes in Vila de Rei.

RTP Notícias1 Feb
12:00 — 12 people evacuated from their homes in Vila de Rei

Municipality of Vila de Rei cancels Carnival parade due to bad weather

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#carnival+3 more

The local council regrets the inconvenience caused by the cancellation and asks for the understanding of residents, associations, participants and visitors.

Correio da Manhã1 Feb
Municipality of Vila de Rei cancels Carnival parade due to bad weather

Vila de Rei municipality cancels Carnival parade

📍 Castelo Branco🎭 Culture🏛️ Government#carnival+3 more

The Vila de Rei municipal council has cancelled the 2026 Carnival parade, scheduled for the 15th, following damage caused by Storm Kristin as it passed through the municipality.

RTP Notícias1 Feb
Vila de Rei municipality cancels Carnival parade

Twelve people were evacuated from their homes for safety in Vila de Rei

📍 Castelo Branco🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#severe-weather+3 more

Following the passage of Storm Kristin through the municipality, various operations remain under way on the ground.

Correio da Manhã1 Feb
Twelve people were evacuated from their homes for safety in Vila de Rei

Marcelo says Vila de Rei is an example of the 'other Portugal' hit by the storm

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#storm-damage+3 more

The President of the Republic visited a local business completely destroyed by the passage of Storm Kristin.

Correio da Manhã31 Jan
Marcelo says Vila de Rei is an example of the 'other Portugal' hit by the storm

Marcelo says Vila de Rei is an example of the 'other Portugal' that was affected

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#government-policy+3 more

Marcelo said that Vila de Rei exemplifies the 'other Portugal' which was affected.

Diário de Notícias31 Jan
Marcelo says Vila de Rei is an example of the 'other Portugal' that was affected

Marcelo says the future President will have a very important role to play

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#presidential-election+3 more

The Head of State was speaking to journalists in Vila de Rei, in the Castelo Branco district, where he travelled to see firsthand the consequences and damage caused by Storm Kristin.

Correio da Manhã31 Jan
Marcelo says the future President will have a very important role to play

Vila de Rei Town Council in Castelo Branco warns of scammers offering help through fake services

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#scams+3 more

The municipality urges the public to contact the authorities immediately if they suspect anything and to warn neighbours and family members.

Correio da Manhã31 Jan
Vila de Rei Town Council in Castelo Branco warns of scammers offering help through fake services

Vila de Rei council warns about offers of bogus services

📍 Castelo Branco⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+3 more

The Vila de Rei council, in the Castelo Branco district, warned residents about the possible presence of scammers in the municipality offering help with fake services.

RTP Notícias31 Jan
Vila de Rei council warns about offers of bogus services