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Leiria, Portugal

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Municipalities in Leiria

Alcobaça(153)Alvaiázere(30)Ansião(31)Batalha(57)Bombarral(18)Caldas da Rainha(226)Castanheira de Pêra(13)Figueiró dos Vinhos(42)Leiria(1094)Marinha Grande(251)Nazaré(112)Óbidos(58)Pedrógão Grande(64)Peniche(126)Pombal(148)Porto de Mós(57)
Alcobaça(153)Alvaiázere(30)Ansião(31)Batalha(57)Bombarral(18)Caldas da Rainha(226)Castanheira de Pêra(13)Figueiró dos Vinhos(42)Leiria(1094)Marinha Grande(251)Nazaré(112)Óbidos(58)Pedrógão Grande(64)Peniche(126)Pombal(148)Porto de Mós(57)







  • Alcobaça(153)
  • Alvaiázere(30)
  • Ansião(31)
  • Batalha(57)
  • Bombarral(18)
  • Caldas da Rainha(226)
  • Castanheira de Pêra(13)
  • Figueiró dos Vinhos(42)
  • Leiria(1094)
  • Marinha Grande(251)
  • Nazaré(112)
  • Óbidos(58)
  • Pedrógão Grande(64)
  • Peniche(126)
  • Pombal(148)
  • Porto de Mós(57)

Portugal
  • 1340:The Battle of Salado
    Afonso IV of Portugal and his son-in-law Alfonso XI of Castile rout the Marinid army of Abu al-Hasan and the forces of Granada at the Battle of Salado near Tarifa, ending the last major Moroccan invasion of the Iberian Peninsula.
    Read moreThe Burgundian kings, 1249–1383
  • 1954: The Ponte de Santa Clara over the Mondego at Coimbra, designed by the engineers Edgar Cardoso and António Franco de Abreu, is inaugurated by Salazar, replacing the iron bridge of 1875.
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  • 1938: Orson Welles's radio adaptation of H. G. Wells's 'The War of the Worlds' is broadcast by CBS, its realistic news-bulletin format causing alarm among some listeners who believed Martians had landed in New Jersey.
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IL leader more concerned with prime minister's inaction than his silence

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🏠 Property#housing-crisis+2 more

The leader of the Liberal Initiative (IL), Mariana Leitão, stated today that she is more troubled by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's lack of action than by his silence during a week of housing rights protests. Leitão emphasized that the severe housing crisis is impacting thousands, particularly the youth, and criticized the government for failing to implement solutions, such as utilizing vacant state-owned properties. She also addressed recent controversial remarks by the head of the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation, Benjamim Pereira, demanding to know what concrete actions the agency is taking to increase the housing supply.

dn.pt24 Oct
IL leader more concerned with prime minister's inaction than his silence

Woman dies in collision between two cars in Porto de Mós

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal#crime-report

GNR is investigating the causes of the accident.

cmjornal.pt11 Oct
Woman dies in collision between two cars in Porto de Mós

Residency brings Colombian chef Jaime Rodríguez to the Centre of Portugal

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+1 more

Chef Jaime Rodríguez is participating in a culinary residency programme in the central region of Portugal.

RecordRecord30 Sept
Residency brings Colombian chef Jaime Rodríguez to the Centre of Portugal

Tasquinhas venue hosts the Portuguese Petanque Cup

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture⚽ Sports#entertainment+1 more

The local fairground area is hosting the Portuguese Petanque Cup competition.

Jornal O PortomosenseJornal O Portomosense20 Sept
Tasquinhas venue hosts the Portuguese Petanque Cup

Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region targeted by cyberattack

📍 Leiria🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#cybersecurity+2 more

The Intermunicipal Community (CIM) of the Leiria Region was hit by a ransomware attack on Tuesday, September 15. Executive secretary Paulo Santos confirmed that the system was isolated and data was recovered, with only one municipality, Porto de Mós, currently without email as a precautionary measure while migrating to Office 365. The incident has been reported to the authorities.

dn.pt16 Sept
Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region targeted by cyberattack

Minister of Education orders inquiry into schools that refused to accept students

📍 Leiria🎓 Education🏛️ Government#education-quality+1 more

In Porto de Mós, in the Leiria district, Fernando Alexandre guaranteed that the Ministry of Education will “find [solutions] for students without school placements.”

cnnportugal.iol.pt15 Sept
Minister of Education orders inquiry into schools that refused to accept students

School in Porto de Mós refurbished

📍 Leiria🎓 Education🚇 Infrastructure#education-quality

The secondary school will have 1,130 students this academic year, from 5th to 12th grade, including about 250 from the 2nd cycle of the Dr. Manuel de Oliveira Perpétua School, which is being closed.

observador.pt11 Sept
School in Porto de Mós refurbished

Fire in Porto de Mós in the resolution phase

📍 Leiria🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+2 more

The fire was brought under control at 5:29 pm this Thursday. With Leiria under a yellow weather warning for hot weather until Saturday, nearly 200 personnel were mobilised to Picamilho.

observador.pt3 Sept
Fire in Porto de Mós in the resolution phase

More than 130 personnel and five aerial assets fight flames in Porto de Mós

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#public-safety+1 more

Flames are breaking out in a scrubland area in Juncal.

cmjornal.pt3 Sept
More than 130 personnel and five aerial assets fight flames in Porto de Mós

Local Health Units need up to 870 nurses, confirms Health Minister

📍 Leiria🩺 Health🏛️ Government#medical-services+2 more

The Health Minister, Ana Paula Martins, stated that approximately 850 to 870 nurses are needed to meet current staffing requirements in Local Health Units (ULS), noting that the government plans to address this through both new hiring and the extension of existing working hours. Two-thirds of these needs are concentrated in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. The Nurses' Association has urged for faster authorisation of hiring processes, citing that over 3,000 new graduates are currently available, while the Minister emphasised that the sector faces competition from private and social care providers.

dn.pt1 Sept
Local Health Units need up to 870 nurses, confirms Health Minister

Infraestruturas de Portugal visited Porto de Mós and brought “good news” regarding the EN 243

📍 Leiria🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The state-owned company Infraestruturas de Portugal visited the municipality of Porto de Mós to share positive updates concerning the EN 243 road.

Jornal O PortomosenseJornal O Portomosense30 Jul
Infraestruturas de Portugal visited Porto de Mós and brought “good news” regarding the EN 243

Musicam(ó)s festival brings concerts to Porto de Mós

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture#festivals+2 more

The festival brings to the town “a musical journey through different artistic and cultural expressions” for all ages. The concerts highlight the traditions and sociocultural identity of the territory.

observador.pt28 Jul
Musicam(ó)s festival brings concerts to Porto de Mós

Porto de Mós opposes renewable energy zone programme

📍 Leiria🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#regulation+1 more

The municipality supports the position of the Leiria Region Intermunicipal Community (CIM) and criticises the lack of coordination with territorial plans and the absence of cumulative impact assessments.

observador.pt17 Jul
Porto de Mós opposes renewable energy zone programme

Bad weather. Leiria region says Presidency report should be a basis for learning

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#severe-weather+1 more

The president of the Intermunicipal Community (CIM) of the Leiria region stated today that the Open Presidency report on the bad weather that hit the country at the beginning of the year should serve as a basis for learning.

rtp.pt23 May
Bad weather. Leiria region says Presidency report should be a basis for learning

Minister says jet fuel will not be a problem for tourism in Portugal

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏛️ Government#tourism+1 more

Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Castro Almeida, stated that jet fuel supply will not hinder tourism in Portugal, despite the sector experiencing more moderate growth. During the launch of a domestic tourism campaign in Porto de Mós, the minister emphasized the importance of internal tourism for economic recovery following extreme weather events earlier this year, while noting that tourism remains a key driver of the Portuguese economy.

dn.pt19 May
Minister says jet fuel will not be a problem for tourism in Portugal

Turismo de Portugal does not want the Portuguese to look further afield with new domestic tourism campaign

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

The national tourism board is launching a campaign to encourage Portuguese citizens to explore local destinations instead of travelling abroad.

PubliturisPublituris19 May
Turismo de Portugal does not want the Portuguese to look further afield with new domestic tourism campaign

UGT calls for the appreciation of Social Concertation and condemns attacks without respect for differences

📍 Leiria💼 Work🏛️ Government#labour-law+1 more

The UGT called today for the appreciation of Social Concertation, condemning what it says are attacks without respect for differences and stating that the forum that brings together the Government and social partners is not limited to the negotiation of labour law.

rtp.pt11 May
UGT calls for the appreciation of Social Concertation and condemns attacks without respect for differences

UGT condemns attacks lacking respect for differences

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government💼 Work#labour-law+1 more

The UGT appealed this Monday for the appreciation of Social Concertation, condemning what it calls attacks without respect for differences and stating that the forum which brings together the Government and social partners is not limited to the negotiation of labour law. The position of the trade union centre, assumed in a statement issued today, comes one day after the...

eco.sapo.pt11 May
UGT condemns attacks lacking respect for differences

UGT calls for the appreciation of Social Concertation and condemns attacks that lack respect for differences

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government💼 Work#labour-law+1 more

The UGT trade union federation has called for the strengthening of the Social Concertation forum, condemning what it describes as attacks that disregard differing viewpoints. The statement follows comments by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who criticised '20th-century unions' while discussing labour law reforms. The UGT emphasised that the forum, which brings together the Government and social partners, remains essential for national dialogue beyond just labour legislation, despite the recent breakdown in negotiations over labour law changes.

dn.pt11 May
UGT calls for the appreciation of Social Concertation and condemns attacks that lack respect for differences

7 PM. Influencer. PSD blocks parliamentary inquiry proposed by Chega

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government💼 Work#labour-law+2 more

The PSD argues that 'politics should not invade the space that belongs to the justice system'. Also in this news bulletin, Arsenal is closer to winning the Premier League after beating Nuno Espírito Santo's West Ham.

observador.pt10 May
7 PM. Influencer. PSD blocks parliamentary inquiry proposed by Chega

4 PM: PM says the country needs "bold trade unionists"

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government💼 Work#labour-law+1 more

Montenegro hopes that when the labour proposal reaches the Assembly of the Republic, it will be discussed with the depth that was lacking in the Social Concertation. Also, Thierry Neuville is the winner of the Rally de Portugal.

observador.pt10 May
4 PM: PM says the country needs "bold trade unionists"

PM defends inclusion of Russia in negotiations to achieve peace

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🇪🇺 Europe#government-policy

The Prime Minister highlights that there are increasingly more voices at the European level acknowledging the need to speak with Moscow in order to end the war and ensure peace in Ukraine.

observador.pt10 May
PM defends inclusion of Russia in negotiations to achieve peace

Montenegro closes Europe University in Porto de Mós

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🎭 Culture#government-policy+1 more

From Rangel to Ana Paula Martins, including MEPs and local mayors, the PSD mobilised its leadership for three days of European political training with 70 young participants.

observador.pt5 May
Montenegro closes Europe University in Porto de Mós

PSD marks Europe Day with training initiative for young people featuring the Prime Minister and several ministers

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🇪🇺 Europe#government-policy+1 more

Europe University is a political training initiative aimed at young people on European topics, organised by the PSD since 2008.

cmjornal.pt5 May
PSD marks Europe Day with training initiative for young people featuring the Prime Minister and several ministers

PS demands solutions for the collapse of the EN 243 in Porto de Mós

📍 Leiria🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The collapse of the EN 243 has left Alvados, Alcaria, and Mira de Aire 'practically isolated'. The PS states that a temporary solution does not replace the full restoration of the infrastructure and calls for a priority response.

observador.pt27 Apr
PS demands solutions for the collapse of the EN 243 in Porto de Mós

CCDRC president rejects claims of delays in responding to support requests

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#recovery-support+1 more

The president of the Central Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDRC), Ribau Esteves, denied today that there are delays in responding to requests for support for the recovery of homes and businesses following the low-pressure system Kristin.

rtp.pt25 Apr
CCDRC president rejects claims of delays in responding to support requests

GNR arrests two youths suspected of drug trafficking

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The GNR arrested two youths in São Jorge following a road inspection. At the couple's home, they found 184 doses of cocaine, 870 of cannabis, crack, MDMA, and three firearms.

observador.pt24 Apr
GNR arrests two youths suspected of drug trafficking

CCDR Centro rejects delays but acknowledges shortage of contractors and machinery for the reconstruction of houses hit by Storm Kristin

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#severe-weather+2 more

The president of the Central Regional Coordination and Development Commission denies delays in responding to support requests following Storm Kristin: “we are doing the work as quickly as possible, but with a requirement to do it well, with full rigour, so that no one has problems.”

expresso.pt24 Apr
CCDR Centro rejects delays but acknowledges shortage of contractors and machinery for the reconstruction of houses hit by Storm Kristin

GNR arrests two youths in Porto de Mós suspected of drug trafficking and seizes weapons

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The defendants were approached during a road inspection while they were riding an electric scooter on a public road.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
GNR arrests two youths in Porto de Mós suspected of drug trafficking and seizes weapons

PTRR at risk of being unfeasible due to the short execution timeframe

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#government-policy+2 more

On the day the Government begins preparing the final version of the PTRR in an extraordinary council of ministers, the president of the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region maintains his criticism of the Portugal, Transformation, Recovery and Resilience programme. Jorge Vala claims that the plan risks being unfeasible and that it may not be possible to execute it within the three years as planned, because it is too broad.

RTP Notícias22 Apr
PTRR at risk of being unfeasible due to the short execution timeframe

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