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Arganil(27)Cantanhede(6)Coimbra(517)Condeixa-a-Nova(7)Figueira da Foz(146)Góis(9)Lousã(18)Mira(2)Miranda do Corvo(3)Montemor-o-Velho(18)Oliveira do Hospital(19)Pampilhosa da Serra(1)Penacova(8)Penela(18)Soure(18)Tábua(5)Vila Nova de Poiares(3)







  • Arganil(27)
  • Cantanhede(6)
  • Coimbra(517)
  • Condeixa-a-Nova(7)
  • Figueira da Foz(146)
  • Góis(9)
  • Lousã(18)
  • Mira(2)
  • Miranda do Corvo(3)
  • Montemor-o-Velho(18)
  • Oliveira do Hospital(19)
  • Pampilhosa da Serra(1)
  • Penacova(8)
  • Penela(18)
  • Soure(18)
  • Tábua(5)
  • Vila Nova de Poiares(3)
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Rally de Portugal: tips for the Figueira da Foz Super Special stage

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🎭 Culture#tourism+1 more

A guide to the Super Special stage of the Rally de Portugal taking place in Figueira da Foz.

autosport.ptautosport.pt6h ago

Anitta, Bad Bunny and David Guetta. The major concerts to see in Portugal this year

📍 Coimbra🎭 Culture#entertainment+2 more

A list of the biggest musical acts performing in Portugal throughout the current year.

nit.ptnit.pt7h ago

Get to know the new features of the Rally de Portugal in the Central region

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🎭 Culture#tourism

An overview of the latest updates and changes for the Rally de Portugal taking place in the central part of the country.

SAPOSAPO30 Apr
Get to know the new features of the Rally de Portugal in the Central region

Man dies in workplace accident involving a crane in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal💼 Work#labour-law+1 more

The cause of the accident will be investigated, Nuno Pinto, commander of the Figueira da Foz Sapador Firefighters, told the Lusa agency.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
Man dies in workplace accident involving a crane in Figueira da Foz

Sonic boom in Figueira da Foz? The Air Force explains everything

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety

A loud bang startled the Figueira da Foz area. It turned out to be F-16 fighter jets breaking the sound barrier during a mission. Also, Jimmy Kimmel is the new target for Trump.

observador.pt29 Apr
Sonic boom in Figueira da Foz? The Air Force explains everything

Man killed in crane accident in Buarcos

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The victim, aged around 55, was working at a house construction site. Death was declared at the scene following irreversible cardiorespiratory arrest.

observador.pt28 Apr
Man killed in crane accident in Buarcos

Man dies in workplace accident involving a crane in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal💼 Work#public-safety+1 more

The cause of the accident will be investigated, Nuno Pinto, commander of the Figueira da Foz Sapador Firefighters, told the Lusa agency.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
Man dies in workplace accident involving a crane in Figueira da Foz

Sonic boom in Figueira da Foz. What is the sound barrier?

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

The noise heard in Figueira da Foz was caused by an F-16 breaking the sound barrier. Experts assure Observador that there are no risks, explaining the phenomenon and why there was no prior warning.

observador.pt28 Apr
Sonic boom in Figueira da Foz. What is the sound barrier?

Figueira da Foz Mayor unaware of the origin of the boom that shook the city

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

A loud noise followed by a shockwave was heard on the central coast, but it did not cause any casualties or material damage.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
Figueira da Foz Mayor unaware of the origin of the boom that shook the city

Crane operator dies after fall at construction site in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal💼 Work#crime-report+1 more

The case is being investigated and the facts have been reported to the Judicial Police

cnnportugal.iol.pt28 Apr
Crane operator dies after fall at construction site in Figueira da Foz

Air Force clarifies sonic boom heard in Figueira da Foz: operational flight broke the sound barrier

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

The institution explains that the intensity of the sound heard may have been influenced by external factors.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
Air Force clarifies sonic boom heard in Figueira da Foz: operational flight broke the sound barrier

Air Force explains yesterday's high-intensity sonic phenomenon as the passage of F16M aircraft

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life🏛️ Government#public-safety

A day later, the Portuguese Air Force clarified that the episode resulted from a military operation.

rtp.pt28 Apr
Air Force explains yesterday's high-intensity sonic phenomenon as the passage of F16M aircraft

F-16 fighter jet. "It was necessary to break the sound barrier". Air Force explains sonic boom in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety

A loud noise followed by a shockwave, which occurred on Monday, was heard along the central coast. Yesterday, the Air Force ruled out the possibility that it was caused by a fighter jet.

publico.pt28 Apr
F-16 fighter jet. "It was necessary to break the sound barrier". Air Force explains sonic boom in Figueira da Foz

Air Force clarifies sonic boom: “It was necessary to break the sound barrier”

📍 Coimbra🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#air-force+1 more

The boom heard on the central coast on Monday morning was caused by F-16M fighter jets on an operational mission, the Air Force confirmed. The noise resulted from breaking the sound barrier off the coast of Figueira da Foz. There were no casualties or damage, despite the impact being felt in several locations.

expresso.pt28 Apr
Air Force clarifies sonic boom: “It was necessary to break the sound barrier”

"It was necessary to break the sound barrier": explosion-like boom in Figueira da Foz was an Air Force fighter jet

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

Authorities guarantee that the situation did not pose any danger to the population

cnnportugal.iol.pt28 Apr
"It was necessary to break the sound barrier": explosion-like boom in Figueira da Foz was an Air Force fighter jet

Air Force clarifies sonic boom heard in Figueira da Foz: operational flight broke the sound barrier

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The institution explains that the intensity of the sound heard may have been influenced by external factors.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
Air Force clarifies sonic boom heard in Figueira da Foz: operational flight broke the sound barrier

Audible boom in Figueira da Foz caused by Air Force operational mission

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety

Following reports of a loud boom heard in the Figueira da Foz region this Monday, April 27, at 12:30 pm, the Air Force revealed on Tuesday that it originated from an F-16M operational mission for air defence, which required breaking the sound barrier. The Air Force stated that such activity is essential for national readiness and that atmospheric conditions may have amplified the shockwaves. They assured the public that there was no danger, as it was a routine operation. Witnesses on the ground reported a sound like distant thunder followed by a shockwave that shook buildings.

dn.pt28 Apr
Audible boom in Figueira da Foz caused by Air Force operational mission

ACP and municipalities in the Centre region strengthen partnership for the Rally de Portugal

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

The Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) and local authorities in the central region have reinforced their collaboration to support the upcoming Rally de Portugal.

Automóvel Club de Portugal | ACPAutomóvel Club de Portugal | ACP28 Apr
ACP and municipalities in the Centre region strengthen partnership for the Rally de Portugal

"It was a huge bang": Sound similar to an "explosion" heard in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal#public-safety

Authorities have no explanation for what might have happened.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
"It was a huge bang": Sound similar to an "explosion" heard in Figueira da Foz

Bang and shockwave of unknown origin alarm Coimbra district

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

IPMA and the Air Force find no reasons for the phenomenon witnessed this Monday in the Figueira da Foz, Montemor-o-Velho, and Cantanhede area.

publico.pt27 Apr

Explosion-like occurrence felt on the central coast with undetermined cause

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

A loud noise followed by a shockwave, which lasted a few seconds, occurred late this morning on the central coast and has an undetermined cause, but did not result in any casualties or material damage, according to the municipal Civil Protection.

rtp.pt27 Apr
Explosion-like occurrence felt on the central coast with undetermined cause

Explosion-like occurrence felt on the Central coast

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

A loud bang heard in several municipalities along the Central coast caused alarm this Monday. A supersonic aircraft, an explosion, and thunder were hypotheses that have been ruled out.

observador.pt27 Apr
Explosion-like occurrence felt on the Central coast

Olaias awarded again by the MICHELIN Guide Portugal

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#gastronomy+1 more

The Olaias restaurant has once again received recognition from the MICHELIN Guide Portugal.

Diário de CoimbraDiário de Coimbra26 Apr

Fire leaves three homeless and causes five injuries in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety+1 more

Two of the victims were transported to the Figueira da Foz hospital due to smoke inhalation.

Correio da Manhã18 Apr
Fire leaves three homeless and causes five injuries in Figueira da Foz

Building fire leaves one person seriously injured in the Figueira da Foz municipality

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

There is also one person with minor injuries and three others were treated at the scene.

Correio da Manhã18 Apr
Building fire leaves one person seriously injured in the Figueira da Foz municipality

Shoots at car following an argument on a street in Figueira da Foz

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Shots hit the driver's door and the window of a rear door. No one was hit.

Correio da Manhã18 Apr
Shoots at car following an argument on a street in Figueira da Foz

Building fire leaves one person seriously injured in the Figueira da Foz municipality

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

There is also one person with minor injuries.

Correio da Manhã17 Apr
Building fire leaves one person seriously injured in the Figueira da Foz municipality

Building fire leaves one person seriously injured in the Figueira da Foz municipality

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

The fire started in an apartment in a five-storey building in Tavarede

CNN Portugal17 Apr
Building fire leaves one person seriously injured in the Figueira da Foz municipality

Mãe condenada a seis anos de prisão por permitir abusos sexuais à filha menor

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal#crime-report

Mulher condenada por assistir aos crimes praticados pelo ex-companheiro e não fazer nada, na Figueira da Foz.

Correio da Manhã15 Apr
Mãe condenada a seis anos de prisão por permitir abusos sexuais à filha menor

Figueira da Foz tries to convince shippers to return

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure💶 Finance#economic-activity+2 more

30% of shippers have not yet returned to the port of Figueira da Foz, which remained closed for two and a half months following the silting of the harbour entrance. There is talk of a “brutal negative impact” on the Central Region.

Observador6 Apr
Figueira da Foz tries to convince shippers to return