Caldas da Rainha

Man arrested in the middle of a street in Caldas da Rainha to serve nine years in prison for 400 sex crimes

The 46-year-old suspect was intercepted in a public street

Henri Texier Quartet closes Jazz Days at the Caldas da Rainha Cultural and Congress Centre

Jazz Days in Caldas da Rainha, the festival concludes this weekend with two concerts at the Cultural Centre and an informal meeting of musicians with the public.

Henri Texier Quartet closes Dias do Jazz at the Caldas da Rainha Cultural and Congress Centre

Dias do Jazz in Caldas da Rainha, the festival ends this weekend with two concerts at the Cultural Centre and an informal meeting between musicians and the public.

Schaeffler restructuring does not include Portugal

The restructuring plan announced by the company Schaeffler will not have an impact on its operations in Portugal.

Jornal de Notícias4 Nov

Schaeffler factory in Caldas da Rainha remains unaffected by German group layoffs

The bearing factory of the German multinational Schaeffler in Caldas da Rainha will not be covered by the layoffs announced by the group this Tuesday, the automotive components company confirmed to ECO. “I can confirm that our operations in Portugal and the Schaeffler unit in Caldas da Rainha are not included in the scope...”

Automotive parts manufacturer Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs

The company has not disclosed whether its Caldas da Rainha unit will be one of those closed. The manufacturer justifies the cuts citing the crisis in the automotive sector.

Automotive component manufacturer Schaeffler cuts 3,460 jobs in Europe

The German automotive component manufacturer Schaeffler makes no reference to its factory in Portugal (Caldas da Rainha), which employs approximately 500 people.

Automotive parts manufacturer to cut 3,460 jobs

The company justifies the staff reduction program due to the automotive sector crisis, marked by increased competition, slowing demand for combustion engine vehicles, and the transition to electric power.

Automotive parts manufacturer Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs in Europe

German automotive supplier Schaeffler has announced the loss of 3,460 jobs across Europe, primarily in Germany, along with the closure of five facilities. The company, which employs 110,000 people globally, attributes the cuts to the automotive sector crisis, rising competition, and the slow transition to electric mobility. No specific impact on their Portugal plant was mentioned. The restructuring plan aims for annual savings of approximately 300 million euros by 2030, with a temporary 'solidarity contribution' involving voluntary salary reductions across all management levels to mitigate further job losses.

Automotive component manufacturer Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs

In the information released this Tuesday, the company makes no reference to its factory in Portugal (Caldas da Rainha), which employs around 500 people

Automotive component manufacturer Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs

German automotive component manufacturer Schaeffler has announced the cutting of 3,460 jobs in Europe, the majority in Germany, and the closure of five facilities across Europe.

"Show your face". Coro das Caldas sings at Seguro's door

Protest songs were performed by the Coro das Caldas da Rainha at the entrance to the house of the President of the Republic, who has remained silent. An officer stationed at the door said he “liked it very much.”

Choir serenades Seguro over Portugal’s housing crisis

Choir sings at the door of the President of the Republic in Caldas da Rainha to ask for 'a word'

During the 'serenade', traditional and protest songs were performed, which are part of the choir's 'usual repertoire', including 'Eu vi este povo a lutar (Confederação)', written and sung by José Mário Branco.

"Show your face": choir sings near Seguro's house in Caldas da Rainha in housing protest

“I saw these people fighting. For their exploitation to end”. A group of people linked to the Bairro Social Choir gathered this Monday night near the residence of the President of the Republic in Caldas da Rainha to sing protest songs and tracks alluding to the housing rights movement, demanding that Seguro take a stance.

Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests

A choir group gathered last night in front of the President of the Republic’s home, in Caldas da Rainha, to sing protest songs and demand that António José Seguro take The post Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Caldas choir went to Seguro's door to ask him to show his face

A choir from Caldas da Rainha gathered at the home of President António José Seguro on Monday night to musically demand that he break his silence regarding police interventions at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto. The group, known as Social do Bairro, performed several songs calling for the President to address the issue. The demonstration remained peaceful. Meanwhile, 55 protesters arrested last week are due to appear before the Public Prosecutor's Office, as activists prepare for a vigil and a protest outside the Assembly of the Republic coinciding with the 2027 State Budget vote.

9am. Choir protests outside Seguro's house in Caldas

According to regional media, about 30 members sang outside the residence of the President of the Republic to criticise his silence. Also in this newspaper, the elections in Israel and Trump's criticism of the elections in Brazil.

Ricardo Pocinho warns of Portugal's indifference towards old age

Ricardo Pocinho highlights the lack of attention and concern in Portugal regarding the elderly population.

Jornal das Caldas21 Oct

Beyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check

It’s the crisp Atlantic breeze rolling over the coast between Peniche and Nazaré, the world-famous surf breaks, the endless orchards of Rocha pears and apples stretching across Caldas da Rainha, The post Beyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Man arrested in Caldas da Rainha for tax fraud

The detainee, who was wanted in France, held a crucial operational role within an organisation, managing shell companies to sell mobile phone cards purchased without VAT.

PJ detains in Caldas da Rainha man wanted by France for VAT fraud

The Judicial Police (PJ) arrested a man in Caldas da Rainha, in the Leiria district, who was wanted by France for suspected 'tax fraud and money laundering through the so-called VAT carousel scheme,' the police force announced today.

Wanted in France for causing "enormous loss" to the state: arrested in Caldas da Rainha

The detainee, a foreign national, will be presented to the Coimbra Court of Appeal.

Man takes partner to land by the roadside and kills her with a gunshot in Caldas da Rainha

After the crime, the suspect attempted suicide by shooting himself.

Judicial Police investigate death of woman found inside car

The alert was raised at 11:41. The vehicle was parked on a plot of land next to the EN360, in the Quinta do Negrelho area. The Leiria Judicial Police are investigating the case.

Woman shot dead inside car in Caldas da Rainha

Her partner is suspected of committing the murder. He was injured and taken to the hospital.

Woman shot inside car parked on National Road 360

A woman was found dead in a car with gunshot wounds. Firefighters were called to the scene and discovered an unconscious man inside the vehicle.

Woman shot dead inside car in Caldas da Rainha

Her partner is believed to have committed the homicide. He was injured and taken to hospital.

The kids turned the biggest dune in Portugal into an amusement park

Children turned Portugal's largest sand dune into a playground.

NiT New in Town10 Oct