Leiria, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Nazaré.
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.
