Coimbra, Portugal
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The former Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Portugal for the European Commission's summer school and issued this warning.
The event brought together 40 young Portuguese people and figures from national and European politics
The event brought together 40 young Portuguese people and figures from national and European politics
Federica Mogherini, former High Representative of the European Union, warned young Portuguese students that the rules-based international order is being systematically dismantled. Speaking at the SummerCEmp event in Lousã, she argued that rising populism and extremism threaten multilateralism, potentially leading to a world governed by the law of the strongest. Mogherini emphasized the importance of the upcoming European electoral cycle and political engagement, while also questioning the current effectiveness of the UN and the future of EU integration.
Paulo Rangel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke to journalists in Lousã regarding the Portuguese citizens missing after the flash floods that affected China and Nepal.
CNN Portugal reporter Francisco David Ferreira spoke with Sofia Moreira de Sousa, representative of the European Commission in Portugal, in Lousã, where the eighth edition of Summer CEmp, the European Commission's summer school, is taking place.
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On the first day of Summer CEmp, the young people heard Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque speak about the costs of war and defence, and concerns regarding the growth of anti-European Union movements.
European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque insists that this advocacy is one of the main priorities for the next European budget.
With the reopening of this suburban section, the transport system once again ensures the full connection between Serpins (Lousã municipality) and Coimbra.
Upcoming concerts include Rochelle Jordan, Marta Garrett, and Litá Folk Band, stories from Mon Super-Héros, visits to the Lousã Mountains, and a Cod and Snack Festival.
From August 21st to 23rd, national and international companies will bring life to spaces in Lousã. The festival concludes with the premiere of a documentary about the 35 years of the Companhia Marimbondo.
The Lousã City Council announced today that the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) will promote training sessions aimed at entrepreneurs and restaurant professionals with the goal of supporting the implementation and consolidation of best practices.
Pedro did not survive, but he inspired his family to create a cooperative. From this, a project was born that is building ten homes in the heart of the mountains to accommodate those accompanying sick children.
The AESL reacted to Operation Terras de Xisto, which suspended 4 establishments and initiated 45 proceedings among 125 operators inspected in Lousã.
Coimbra, 07 Aug 2026 (Lusa) - The Central Regional Unit of the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) suspended three establishments and initiated 45 administrative offence proceedings in Lousã, in the interior of the Coimbra district, as part of Operation Terras de Xisto.
ASAE inspected 125 operators in Lousã, a major tourist attraction area. Hygiene failures, lack of HACCP, and irregularities regarding allergens and pricing were detected.
The immediate suspension of activity was ordered for three catering and beverage establishments and one gym.
The 17,000 square metre plot will allow for the creation of a multi-purpose infrastructure for shows, conferences and fairs, as well as a leisure park, a business centre and a coworking space.
The actor and director moved to the interior, Lousã, where he founded a new company: “I am doing theatre where I feel useful.”
The inmate was serving a sentence for homicide and robbery at Carregueira prison. He was on the run for almost a month before being apprehended by the GNR.
The Portugal New Energies Championship – Prio event brings some of the best national specialists to the Lousã mountains for a competition where precision and regularity make the difference.
In total, 8 minimum services must be provided, including the 'lunchtime urban' service and the 'suburban reinforcement' service. The first departure is scheduled from Lousã Station at 05:38 and from Portagem at 06:30.
High temperatures have placed several municipalities under maximum alert for fire risk. In Lousã, in the Coimbra district, the local authority is clearing forest road networks and has invested in heavy machinery.
The third edition of Palari takes place from Friday to Sunday at the Circus Museum and the Municipal Theatre. 337 applications were received from 68 countries, with four documentaries and 11 fiction films in competition.
According to the Secretary of State, there are “various distinct situations” within the application of this land management and planning instrument, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The project plans interventions across more than five thousand hectares and aims to improve the response in wildfire prevention and firefighting. It involves 19 Iberian entities, such as governments and municipalities.
The initiative plans to intervene in five thousand hectares.
A new initiative worth 4 million euros seeks to enhance collaboration between Portuguese and Spanish authorities in managing and fighting wildfires.
An overview of the celebrations and events surrounding the 2026 Rally de Portugal taking place in the central region of the country.
