Man assaults police officer in Nazaré after lighting a bonfire on a public road
The suspect has been remanded in custody
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Leiria, Portugal
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The suspect has been remanded in custody
The Recuperar Portugal agency oversees the progress of the Pederneira Funicular project, noting that construction is proceeding according to the timelines set by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
The local council is preparing to transform the Pinhal de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré enclosure into a modern educational park, where visitors will be able to learn more about these animals.
The first allocated fund will be 12,500 euros.
The programme spans over five weeks, from 26 April to 6 June. The opening concert is scheduled for 2 May, featuring the Nazaré Big Band with guest Ana Bacalhau.
The baby was removed from the mother after negligent behaviour was identified and was referred to a Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution.
The baby was with the mother, from whom it was eventually removed after she displayed “negligent behaviour”. The PJ found both of them in Nazaré.
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported this Monday, March 30, that they have located a two-month-old baby who had been missing for ten days after the mother failed to appear at an official social support facility. In an operation led by the National Counter-Terrorism Unit of Santarém, the child was found with the mother last Friday in Nazaré. According to a PJ statement, the newborn was 'at risk' due to the 'identification of negligent behaviors by the mother, namely the inability to provide basic care such as hygiene, feeding, and clothing, as well as the existence of aggressive reactions.' This assessment had previously led to the baby being removed from the mother and placed in a Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution. The child is 'now safe' under the guardianship of the Santarém Family and Juvenile Court, 'aiming to ensure their safety, well-being, and physical integrity.'
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The defendant thought the gun was not loaded, pointed it at his friend and pulled the trigger.
The defendant thought the gun was not loaded, pointed it at his friend and pulled the trigger.
In 46 municipalities, the median housing values recorded in February were higher than the national median (2,122 euros per m2). The municipality of Nazaré saw the highest annual growth.
In the summer of 2025, the sewage system suffered ruptures that led to the closure of Nazaré beach for swimming on three separate occasions.
João 'Pintas' Batalha fatally shot a friend during a “joke” with a firearm.
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The PSP police prevented a mass collision after a car broke through a blockade, but had to protect the foreign man who was behind the wheel.
Public Security Police (PSP) officers intervened on Sunday, 15 March, to stop a 56-year-old foreign national from driving his vehicle through a religious procession in Nazaré. Despite clear signage and warnings, the driver attempted to force his way through hundreds of pilgrims, causing panic before police successfully intercepted the car and ensured the safety of the participants. No alcohol was detected in the driver's system, and he was identified by authorities following the incident.
The Russian military cargo ship Sparta IV has been conducting mysterious maneuvers off the coast of Portugal since February 15, remaining near Nazaré in deep waters outside major traffic lanes. Its movements, including frequent back-and-forth sailing and eventual heading toward the Russian port of Kalin, have attracted attention from NATO and Portuguese authorities. The ship's behavior, combined with its history of military logistics, has sparked speculation about its purpose, with monitoring efforts by the Portuguese Navy, UK, and French forces. The vessel's unusual activity continues to raise concerns about potential military operations in the region.
The mayor of Nazaré says he is concerned, noting that 'fishing and related activities play a structuring role in the local economy and are essential to the livelihood of many families.'
The school centres in the municipality of Nazaré will be open on Monday and Tuesday to accommodate the children of priority workers, namely those in the health sector, firefighters and security forces, the town council said.
The measure aims to support families who provide essential services to the community, namely in healthcare, the fire service and the security forces.
The TV star went missing on 31 December and the body was found a week later.
In the statement, the council adds that “all municipal services and civil protection agents are on the ground, ensuring the response to the emergency and the safeguarding of people and property”
The municipality of Nazaré will ask the Government to declare a state of calamity in the municipality, following the heavy damage caused by the passage of depression Kristin in the early hours of Wednesday. According to Nazaré City Hall, in the district of Leiria, the incidents recorded "caused significant damage to public facilities and private property, ...
The audit could be extended to cover the last 20 years of administration, confirmed the newly elected PSD mayor, Serafim António Silva.
Ditches and sand mounds have been placed on the beach to serve as a barrier. Civil Protection recommends caution.
In Nazaré, the Civil Protection system is on “maximum alert” due to forecasts of worsening sea conditions from the afternoon onwards.
The ‘lighthouse’, located in the Sítio da Nazaré, has gained prominence because of its association with the giant waves at Praia do Norte. Over ten years, visits increased from about 50,000 to more than three million.
The young man's ex-girlfriend, Renata Reis, was among those who criticised the advertisement, which makes reference to the waves at Nazaré where his body was found.
A senior reporter for CM and CMTV said the autopsy will be essential to determine whether the former reality-show contestant was alive when he entered the sea at Nazaré or was already dead.
A body was found on Praia do Sul in Nazaré and is believed to be that of the former 'Casa dos Segredos' contestant who has been missing since 31 December. Tattoos and clothing could help identify the body.
