Leiria, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Figueiró dos Vinhos.
The defendant was arrested by the GNR for serious physical assault against his ex-partner. The man inflicted three stab wounds on the victim, with whom he had been in a relationship for two years.
The 42-year-old defendant was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into domestic violence.
The festivities of the Figueiró dos Vinhos Carnival were cancelled due to the state of calamity. Municipal swimming pools will open so residents can bathe.
All human and logistical resources have been channelled towards supporting affected communities, the municipality stresses. This is intended to minimise, as far as possible, the serious damage caused by the storm.
Around 440 homes require immediate intervention to their roofs in the municipality of Figueiró dos Vinhos, in the district of Leiria, the mayor, Carlos Lopes, told the Lusa news agency today.
The mayor explained that covering the roofs of these homes, which are located in every parish of the municipality, has been one of the priorities.
Carlos Lopes, mayor of Figueiró dos Vinhos, met with residents who were severely affected by Storm Kristin.
A storm lasting around four hours caused damage in the municipality of Figueiró dos Vinhos. The armed forces have been deployed to assist with repair and recovery efforts, helping clear debris, restore infrastructure and support affected residents.
Military personnel went to collect tarpaulins from the north of the country.
Residents of the village, which has around 25 inhabitants, are unable to contact their relatives.
