Évora

University of Évora students protest against tuition fee hike plan

Some of the participants held signs on which phrases such as 'more investment in student housing' could be read.

Protests against tuition fee increases reach Évora

Around 50 students from the University of Évora protested this Wednesday against the unfreezing of tuition fees scheduled for 2027/2028 and for more public student accommodation.

University of Évora students protest against tuition fee hike plan

Some of the participants held signs with slogans such as 'more investment in student residences'.

CP prepares services for the Évora - Elvas section. Disappointment in the marble region regarding freight transport

Ahead of the high-speed rail link between Lisbon and Madrid, planned for 2030, CP guarantees it will have services on the Évora - Elvas section 'as soon as the line is opened for operation.' Regarding freight transport, there is criticism over the lack of stops in the marble-producing region. On the day marking 170 years of railways in Portugal, RTP Antena 1 provides a status report on a new line emerging in the country.

Alentejo establishes cultural alliance in Évora

Home News Alentejo establishes cultural alliance in Évora Alentejo establishes cultural alliance in Évora Évora established a strategic alliance between 24 cultural entities and agents from the Alentejo region and Spain’s Extremadura region to create a “corridor” that promotes culture across thes

Protest in Évora brings together around 50 people and attracts the attention of tourists

Around 50 people participated in a gathering in Évora late this afternoon for the right to housing, during which they shouted slogans, catching the attention of some tourists passing through Praça do Giraldo.

Protest in Évora gathers around 50 people and attracts attention from tourists

Around 50 people took part this late afternoon in a rally in Évora for the right to housing, during which they shouted slogans, catching the attention of some tourists passing through Praça do Giraldo.

Housing protest in Évora brings together around 50 people and attracts tourists' attention

Some of the slogans, chanted by those taking turns on the megaphone and by the crowd, were 'Houses for living, not for strangling' and 'Montenegro listen, your houses are for housing'.

Prosecutor suspended for one month for assaulting his wife

To try to avoid a trial, the suspect confessed everything. He was still suspended. He appealed, but the Supreme Court upheld the decision and stated that the sanction was “light”.

Protests continue in Évora on Saturday and the 30th

A popular assembly decided to move the location of the demonstrations to the city's 'drawing room'. Protests will take place at 18:00 on Saturday and on October 30th.

Housing protests continue in Évora this Saturday and on the 30th with a change of venue

Decisions were made during a session held in front of the City Hall building, at Praça do Sertório, in the historic centre of Évora.

Nearly 100 people protest again in Évora for housing

The gathering began around 18:20 and, symbolically, a tent was set up next to the microphone where participants are taking turns speaking on the issue.

Medical Association: Shortage of orthopaedists at the Évora hospital

The Orthopaedics Department at the Espírito Santo Hospital in Évora has “only two doctors”. With this number, “the service is facing a shortage of human resources” that is inadequate for the population.

Essay and novel about Portugal and Spain presented at the “Raio da Raia!” festival

An essay and a novel exploring the relationship between Portugal and Spain were showcased at the “Raio da Raia!” cultural event.

Alentejo Ilustrado23 Oct

Évora gathers cultural agents from Portugal and Spain to create projects in low-density territories

The city of Évora is bringing together cultural representatives from both Portugal and Spain to develop new projects aimed at sparsely populated regions.

SAPO21 Oct

Study reveals difficulties in attracting and retaining nurses in Portuguese hospitals

According to the University of Évora, the aim of the research was to “understand the factors” that contribute to talent management in nursing.

Lamprey, shad, and eel are moving north due to climate change

Knowledge gaps prompted researchers from the University of Évora to study the marine phase of diadromous fish. The lamprey may even disappear from the Iberian Peninsula.

Housing: protests reach Évora and Beja

Around 100 people in Évora and 50 in Beja gathered this Tuesday. In Évora, a new demonstration is scheduled for Friday at 6 pm in Praça do Sertório.

Group in Évora calls for a new protest on Friday and begins to demobilise

Popular assembly scheduled a new gathering for 6:00 pm on Friday at Praça do Sertório. In Beja, 50 people gathered in solidarity with Lisbon and Porto.

More than 100 people protest for decent housing in Évora

The demonstration included a popular assembly. In Évora, people aged 50 and 60 are sharing houses with students. The Mayor attended to show understanding.

Alentejo and Spanish Estremadura create a "cultural corridor"

The “The Frontier of Culture” alliance was established this Monday in Évora. It involves municipalities such as Évora, Elvas, Badajoz, and Cáceres, and launches in 2027.

Judiciary Police arrest fugitive in Évora to serve prison sentence

He will serve a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the crimes of receiving stolen goods and illegal possession of a weapon.

PJ detains man in Évora who was a fugitive from justice

A 53-year-old man who was on the run has been arrested and will serve a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the crimes of receiving stolen goods and illegal possession of a weapon.

PJ detains man in Évora wanted by the courts to serve prison sentence

A 53-year-old man was detained by the Évora Local Criminal Investigation Unit and taken to the Elvas Prison Establishment.

Church of St John in Évora, Portugal: Gothic and blue azulejos

Around Prague17 Oct

Feeding Portugal – Science and Innovation for National Security, Sovereignty, and Competitiveness

An analysis of how scientific advancements and innovation strategies contribute to Portugal's food security, national sovereignty, and economic competitiveness.

SAPO14 Oct

University of Évora leads project to test renewable hydrogen in Portugal

The University of Évora is heading an initiative to pilot and evaluate renewable hydrogen technologies within the Portuguese territory.

SAPO13 Oct

Left Bloc in Évora claims to be target of 'intimidation attempts' following vandalism of headquarters

Judiciary Police are investigating.

Seven atmospheric rivers fuelled last winter's extreme rainfall in Portugal

Scientific analysis indicates that seven distinct atmospheric river events were responsible for the record-breaking precipitation levels observed in Portugal during the previous winter season.

Meteored Portugal13 Oct