Guarda, Portugal
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The Polytechnic of Guarda is part of a two-year initiative that aims to produce residue-free cherries, create an Iberian observatory, and boost new businesses in the sector with 1.2 million euros in funding.
From the creation of the Iberian Cherry Observatory to the demonstration of innovative solutions in pilot orchards, and the economic valorisation of cherries from Resende, Fundão, and the Valle de Jerte in neighbouring Spain. These are some of the initiatives of the Portuguese-Spanish consortium, led by the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG), which could, in the future, be...
The ULS da Guarda in Portugal hosted a welcoming session on March 11, 2026, for new medical interns beginning their training. The event gathered interns from across the country, fostering a supportive environment for sharing experiences and discussing the responsibilities of medical practice. Key figures, including the President of the ULS and the Medical Internship Director, emphasized the importance of this career milestone. The interns introduced themselves and received tokens of appreciation, highlighting the spirit of cooperation and integration within the medical community.
The Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG) is hosting the first annual meeting of the UNITA – Universitas Montium university alliance until this Thursday. This European network brings together 12 higher education institutions from Spain, France, Italy, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Portugal. The rectors of these institutions, representing 250,000 students, will evaluate the pros and cons.
The measure was taken so as not to disadvantage citizens who were unable to proceed with their applications as normal.
The detainee was carrying the narcotic substance hidden in one of his trainers, with the aim of supplying other inmates at the Guarda Prison Establishment, according to an investigation by the Judicial Police.
Rectors from 12 higher education institutions in Spain, France, Italy, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Portugal are participating, starting today in Guarda, in the first annual meeting of 2026 for the European university UNITA - Universitas Montium.
Águas Públicas em Altitude has completed analyses of the reservoir, which had an abnormal odour detected during maintenance. The company said that consumption “is guaranteed with safety and rigour”.
Drinking water from the public supply in Valhelhas, in the municipality of Guarda, was advised against today for residents while “investigations” into its quality are carried out.
A different kind of library has been set up in the parish of Benespêra in Guarda. It offers bibliotherapy and involves doctors.