Latest news and stories from the Coimbra district, Portugal.
The University of Coimbra has initiated “proceedings to establish the facts and those involved”; the incident could lead to the expulsion of the students.
The Miguel Torga Higher Institute (ISMT) is providing free psychological support to the population of the Coimbra region affected by the bad weather through the 'APOIOTORGA' program, aiming to assist in the phase of returning to routine.
The support is being provided by a team of 18 psychologists, with an estimated capacity of around 30 consultations per week.
Laura Lemos, one of the project coordinators, points out that difficulty in emotional management 'can appear weeks or even months after' the events
Crianças, de sete e seis anos, sofriam abusos quando estavam sozinhas com o padrasto, que agora está a ser julgado.
Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, was present at the anniversary ceremony, as was the mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa.
Suspect approached during a police inspection attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested.
Former president of the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC) Carlos Matias Ramos considered the project abandoned.
The project was commissioned this Friday, and the repair of the irrigation canal, which collapsed in the Ponte dos Casais area in Coimbra, will cost 2.9 million euros.
The Minister of Internal Administration stated he wants to strengthen the participation of firefighters in the national structure.
