Évora, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Vila Viçosa.
Brazilian singer Vítor Kley bids farewell to Portugal after a performance in Vila Viçosa, expressing his deep connection to the Alentejo region.
The Public Prosecutor's Office states that the suspect “physically and psychologically assaulted his mother, even threatening to kill her.”
Julie is the first resident of the 402-hectare space located between the municipalities of Vila Viçosa and Alandroal, in Évora.
Julie is the first resident of the 402-hectare space located between the municipalities of Vila Viçosa and Alandroal, in Évora.
Presentation of the book “Portugal from Dictatorship to Democracy” and the opening of the exhibition.
'Cariba' is expected to arrive in Portugal from Belgium soon.
The last circus elephant in Portugal has become the first resident of the Pangea sanctuary in the Alentejo, inaugurating what is considered the first large-scale sanctuary in Europe, it was announced today.
Julie the elephant, who performed in the Cardinali circus for 40 years, is the first resident of the Pangea sanctuary in Vila Viçosa. Her arrival marks the end of the era of wild animals in Portuguese circuses.
The female elephant, named Julie, has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary, located in the municipalities of Vila Viçosa and Alandroal, in the Évora district, as part of a voluntary agreement with the Victor Hugo Cardinali circus.
Julie, the last circus elephant in Portugal, has become the first resident of the Pangea sanctuary in the Alentejo region. Her arrival, following a voluntary agreement with the Víctor Hugo Cardinali circus, marks the end of wild animals in Portuguese circuses, fulfilling a 2018 law. The 400-hectare sanctuary provides specialised care for Julie, who is expected to be joined by another elephant, Kariba, from a Belgian zoo.
The newcomer to the elephant sanctuary in Vila Viçosa and Alandroal is the last circus elephant in Portugal. It arrived in the Alentejo region this week.
Civil Protection states that there are no casualties to report
A truck went off the road and caught fire around 6:17 am on the EN255 national road, with no injuries reported. Traffic is blocked in both directions. As of 7:30 am, 27 emergency personnel were on the scene.
The Marbrito industrial complex in Vila Viçosa, which was a benchmark company in the Portuguese marble industry, is up for electronic auction until May 28th as part of the insolvency proceedings for this company founded in 1982. The commercial establishment includes an industrial complex with two warehouses covering a total area of 36,133 square metres.
The UNESCO World Heritage bid involves the promotion and recognition of the 'Princess of the Alentejo' under the designation 'Vila Viçosa – Ducal Seat'.
