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  • Condeixa-a-Nova(7)
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  • 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(4)
  • Vila Nova de Poiares(3)
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Rally de Portugal: The Lousã Spectator Guide!

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+2 more

A comprehensive guide for spectators attending the Rally de Portugal stages in Lousã.

autosport.ptautosport.pt3h ago

City Council expects agreement with Ikea to reforest Serra da Lousã

📍 Coimbra🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+2 more

Reforestation is expected to be carried out with maritime pine and “some native species” in common land areas of the mountain range. The investment, exceeding one million euros, will be funded by Ikea, according to the City Council.

observador.pt29 Apr
City Council expects agreement with Ikea to reforest Serra da Lousã

Lousã City Council prepares agreement with Ikea to reforest Serra da Lousã

📍 Coimbra🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

The Lousã City Council is preparing a project with the furniture multinational Ikea to fund the reforestation of the Serra da Lousã, which was affected by a major fire in 2025, the mayor revealed.

rtp.pt29 Apr

Goat meat draws tourists to Lousã: two gastronomic weekends scheduled

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

Goat meat is the star in local restaurants. Lousã aims to attract visitors to its attractions from April 24th to 26th and May 1st to 3rd. Bonus: here is a simple goat meat recipe to try out.

Público21 Apr
Goat meat draws tourists to Lousã: two gastronomic weekends scheduled

Lousã features a new stage in the Rally de Portugal - SAPO

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🎭 Culture#rally-de-portugal+1 more

The Rally de Portugal route includes a new section in the Lousã municipality.

SAPOSAPO20 Apr
Lousã features a new stage in the Rally de Portugal - SAPO

66-year-old woman found dead in a well in a Lousã village

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

The Lousã Fire Department commander, Pedro Santa, stated that the alert was raised by the family at 10:49 am this Sunday. A team of psychologists has been made available to provide support to the family members.

Público5 Apr
66-year-old woman found dead in a well in a Lousã village

66-year-old woman found dead in a well in Lousã

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

The alarm was raised by the family on Sunday morning, and the woman was found lifeless after seven vehicles and 16 emergency personnel were deployed to the scene.

Observador5 Apr
66-year-old woman found dead in a well in Lousã

66-year-old woman found dead in a well in a village in Lousã

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The alarm was raised by the family, who had noticed the woman was missing and went looking for her.

Correio da Manhã5 Apr
66-year-old woman found dead in a well in a village in Lousã

66-year-old woman found dead in a well in a village in Lousã

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The alarm was raised by the family, who had noticed the woman was missing and went looking for her.

CNN Portugal5 Apr
66-year-old woman found dead in a well in a village in Lousã

Serra da Lousã entrepreneurs call for a review of the tax burden on fuel

📍 Coimbra💶 Finance🏛️ Government#cost-of-living+2 more

The Serra da Lousã Business Association (AESL) appealed to the Government today to re-evaluate the tax burden on fuel following the direct impacts that rising prices are causing on the local economy.

RTP Notícias26 Mar
Serra da Lousã entrepreneurs call for a review of the tax burden on fuel

Lousã Theatre: Zambujo and Neves-Neves in the 2nd quarter

📍 Coimbra🎭 Culture#theatre+3 more

Music, dance, theatre and family: the TML presents a varied agenda from April to June, highlighting names such as António Zambujo, João Baião and Ricardo Neves-Neves.

Observador24 Mar
Lousã Theatre: Zambujo and Neves-Neves in the 2nd quarter

Finally, in Portugal, it will be easier to plant a tree than to cut one down

📍 Coimbra🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+3 more

“When citizens organise themselves, mobilise people and use the instruments of democracy, things can really change”

Expresso24 Mar
Finally, in Portugal, it will be easier to plant a tree than to cut one down

Tina "estava sozinha, a amar a Deus", mas entretanto quem lhe apareceu foi "o diabo"

📍 Coimbra🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#storm-damage+3 more

REPORTAGEM || A depressão Kristin deixou a Lousã com duas camadas de desastre, a que se vê e a que se percebe tarde: a serra a cair para dentro da estrada e, lá em cima, aldeias inteiras a ficarem fora do mapa. Subimos à procura de Vale Pereira da Serra, anunciado como “a situação mais crítica”, e encontrámos primeiro os cortes, depois as vozes e por fim o método de sobrevivência que não vem de cima: vem de quem mora ali, de quem limpa, de quem reza, de quem insiste

CNN Portugal31 Jan
Tina "estava sozinha, a amar a Deus", mas entretanto quem lhe apareceu foi "o diabo"

Owner of Licor Beirão has bought the Sheridan's brand from Diageo

📍 Coimbra💶 Finance🏖️ Daily Life#investment+3 more

The Irish-origin cream liqueur is now part of the portfolio of the Portuguese group Casa Redondo, based in Lousã and present in 20 markets. The amount invested by the company was not disclosed.

Observador30 Jan
Owner of Licor Beirão has bought the Sheridan's brand from Diageo

Lousã activates Municipal Civil Protection Emergency Plan

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#power-outage+3 more

Some areas of the municipality are without electricity.

Correio da Manhã28 Jan
Lousã activates Municipal Civil Protection Emergency Plan

Lousã activates municipal civil protection emergency plan

📍 Coimbra🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+3 more

Lousã has activated its municipal civil protection emergency plan, mobilising local authorities, emergency services and resources to coordinate the response and civil protection measures.

RTP Notícias28 Jan
Lousã activates municipal civil protection emergency plan

Landslide closes three Metrobus stations in Lousã

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport+3 more

Metro Mondego has announced that Metrobus services at three stations in Lousã will be temporarily suspended due to a slope landslide, to ensure the safety of its passengers.

RTP Notícias24 Jan
Landslide closes three Metrobus stations in Lousã

Snow leaves Serra da Lousã blanketed in white and blocks several roads in the area

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#snow+3 more

Snow began to fall in the early afternoon on Friday, creating an unusual scene in the region.

Correio da Manhã24 Jan
Snow leaves Serra da Lousã blanketed in white and blocks several roads in the area

Marques Mendes promises to give the Government the conditions "as they should be" after another day with a minister

📍 Coimbra🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#presidential-election+2 more

In Lousã, Marques Mendes once again receives the backing of a Government member, this time Miguel Pinto Luz. The Minister of Infrastructure says the Executive does not need a 'friendly' president, but the candidate reiterates his assurances of friendship and says that, if he reaches Belém, it will be to allow the Government to govern with stability.

CNN Portugal10 Jan
Marques Mendes promises to give the Government the conditions "as they should be" after another day with a minister