Leiria, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Peniche.
From parties in Sintra to the Algarve habit of going 'to Maria's place', Marco Neves also clarifies a doubt related to the verb 'haver' and how we should pronounce 'exames' or 'dezoito'.
For decades, the mysterious villa has watched over the small stretch of sand that remains one of the secrets of the Peniche area. A journey along the West coast, featured in the extra magazine 'Superpraias Expresso 2026', which will be offered with the July 17th edition.
The suspect was notified to appear at the Peniche Judicial Court the following day, and the case has proceeded to an inquiry.
A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing the crime of sexual harassment during a public screening of a National Football Team match in Peniche.
The suspect was notified to appear at the Peniche Judicial Court the following day, and the case has proceeded to an inquiry.
GNR inspection in Peniche detects transport without a license or tachograph.
The lineup also features concerts by Mizzy Miles, Deejay Telio, Sara Correia, and Marisa Liz. Other groups and DJs will liven up the Peniche Festivities, which are also known for their famous nocturnal maritime procession.
The victim had already been brought to the shore by the time authorities arrived.
Victims were transported to Peniche Hospital.
Victims were transported to Peniche Hospital.
Authorities received the alert at 15:48 and 18 personnel were on the scene.
They believe the sea is a natural tranquiliser and that “surfing changes lives”! Nuno and Edgar Batalha are brothers and surf instructors for all ages. In a pioneering initiative in Portugal, they opened an inclusive school in Peniche, Special Surf 78, just a few steps from the beach.
The National Maritime Authority confirms that basic life support manoeuvres were continued, but it was impossible to reverse the situation.
Portuguese surfer Yolanda Hopkins was eliminated today at the Gold Coast Pro, the third stage of the World Surf League (WSL) championship tour, losing in the round of 16 to Australian Molly Picklum, the reigning world champion.
GNR seized thousands of doses of drugs and cash
The investigation began in July 2025, when the care home was closed, and at the time, three elderly people were removed from the premises and sent to family members and licensed institutions.
The 36-year-old victim, a resident of Peniche, received medical assistance at the hospital and is recovering at home. The GNR is investigating the case.
Cooperation between institutions in Rio Grande do Sul and Leiria, in Central Portugal, also targets promotion in the field of innovation and the creation of economic and scientific opportunities.
There are reports of acts of vandalism. Residents complain about the state's lack of action, and the City Council says it is in contact with the central administration to take over management.
A 28-year-old man died and five others were injured. The accident occurred around 6:25 PM on the N247 road in Peniche.
The van was reportedly transporting workers to fields when it overturned.
The van was reportedly transporting workers to fields when it overturned.
A 50-year-old Spanish woman broke her arm.
Fishing will become more expensive with the increase in fuel prices. Sardine fishing may be coming soon.
IP6 closed at km 6.5 following a collision between three cars in Atouguia da Baleia. 14 personnel and six vehicles from the fire department, INEM, and GNR are on site.
According to the same source, 14 emergency personnel and six vehicles from the fire department, INEM, and GNR were mobilised to the scene of the accident.
Portugal was preparing to build its first nuclear power plant in Ferrel, Peniche, but on March 15, 1976, the church bell rang out and the residents, armed with hoes and pitchforks, drove away the workers in charge of the project. The episode marked the end of the national atomic plan and the genesis of the environmental movement. Today, with the energy crisis caused by wars, nuclear power is returning strongly to the European agenda.
The GNR seized weapons and ammunition.
A 42-year-old man was stalking and threatening his 46-year-old ex-partner, from whom he had been separated for over a year. He was arrested and the court ordered him to stay away from the victim.
A 42-year-old man was stalking and threatening his 46-year-old ex-partner, from whom he had been separated for over a year. He was arrested and the court ordered him to stay away from the victim.
