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Latest news and stories from Alenquer.
Traffic flow continues to be limited on the road known as Estrada do Banco de Portugal in the municipality of Alenquer.
These signal jammers are part of a pilot project that emerged following the escape of five inmates from the Vale de Judeus prison in September 2024.
An opinion piece discussing the impact and growth of less visible sports in Portugal.
An opinion piece discussing the impact and growth of less visible sports in Portugal.
A 53-year-old defendant exposed his nephew to pornographic content on his mobile phone and took advantage of him.
The Judiciary Police arrested a 60-year-old man in Alenquer. He has been placed under house arrest with an electronic tag and is prohibited from contacting the victim.
The utility company has begun the environmental licensing process for its largest battery investment in Portugal, which will have a higher capacity than what was announced two years ago when EDP revealed it had secured European funding for the project.
The National Prison Guard Union has extended the strike until the end of August. The organisation believes that security is still lacking.
Isabel Mendes Lopes reinforces that the party has a shared leadership. Also in this news, the prison guards' strike at Vale de Judeus prison will continue until August.
The president of the prison guards' union confirms that strike participation is above 90%. The union is demanding the installation of watchtowers, netting for the courtyards, and a restructuring of work schedules.
The retail chain Normal is extending its presence in Portugal by opening a new store in Carregado.
Heavy vehicles from a logistics company pass through the towns of Passinha, Casal Machado, and Casais Novos, where residents complain about noise and excessive speed due to the heavy traffic.
The equipment was scheduled for delivery at the beginning of the year, but arrived in Portugal later than expected due to the war in the Middle East. The technology is now included in the Electronic Communications Law.
Installation was previously scheduled for the end of 2025.
Ferreira is the only person detained by the Judicial Police in the investigation into the escape of his father and four other inmates. The inquiry has named 26 defendants.
Ferreira is the only person detained by the Judicial Police in the investigation into the escape of his father and four other inmates. The inquiry has named 26 defendants.
The Judiciary Police are conducting searches as part of the investigation into the escape of five inmates from the Vale de Judeus prison in September 2024, and have already arrested a Portuguese man on strong evidence of aiding a prison escape and illegal possession of a weapon.
The Judiciary Police arrested a 43-year-old Portuguese man on Tuesday, June 16, suspected of aiding the escape of prisoners and illegal possession of a weapon, following the prison break from Vale de Judeus in September 2024. During the 'Sapatada' operation, seven house searches were conducted, and 25 individuals were named as formal suspects. Authorities seized two vehicles, two Kalashnikov automatic rifles, ammunition, electronic jamming equipment, military-grade radios, tactical gear, and approximately 32,500 euros in cash. The operation involved 70 investigators and aimed to consolidate evidence regarding the escape of five inmates, all of whom have since been recaptured.
The Public Prosecutor's Office issued several warrants solely for searches. However, one person was eventually arrested during the course of these proceedings.
The 51-year-old husband was seriously injured and was transferred to S. José Hospital in Lisbon.
On April 7, 2025, while they were in a vehicle, they began to argue and the defendant squeezed the victim's neck “with force” until he caused her death.
On April 7, 2025, while they were in a vehicle, they began to argue and the defendant squeezed the victim's neck “with force” until he caused her death.
The arrest follows a family argument. A bladed weapon was seized.
The victim was transported to the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital
The 46-year-old defendant 'formulated and executed a plan with the objective of gaining the victim's trust and affection, and thereby obtaining intimate and sexual photographs and videos, as well as performing sexual acts with her'.
Prison guards complain about the lack of safety and working conditions, as well as the absence of signal jammers. Vale de Judeus was the site of the escape of five inmates in September 2024.
The strike will remain total, with minimum services decreed. Inmates without activities will spend 22 hours a day in their cells.
