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Municipalities in Lisboa

Alenquer(19)Amadora(105)Arruda dos Vinhos(1)Azambuja(18)Cadaval(1)Cascais(139)Lisbon(1847)Loures(120)Lourinhã(5)Mafra(15)Odivelas(17)Oeiras(91)Sintra(92)Sobral de Monte Agraço(9)Torres Vedras(29)Vila Franca de Xira(52)
Alenquer(19)Amadora(105)Arruda dos Vinhos(1)Azambuja(18)Cadaval(1)Cascais(139)Lisbon(1847)Loures(120)Lourinhã(5)Mafra(15)Odivelas(17)Oeiras(91)Sintra(92)Sobral de Monte Agraço(9)Torres Vedras(29)Vila Franca de Xira(52)






  • Alenquer(19)
  • Amadora(105)
  • Arruda dos Vinhos(1)
  • Azambuja(18)
  • Cadaval(1)
  • Cascais(139)
  • Lisbon(1847)
  • Loures(120)
  • Lourinhã(5)
  • Mafra(15)
  • Odivelas(17)
  • Oeiras(91)
  • Sintra(92)
  • Sobral de Monte Agraço(9)
  • Torres Vedras(29)
  • Vila Franca de Xira(52)
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Middle East war may delay signal jammers at Vale de Judeus

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The schedule indicated that the tests were to take place by the end of the current month of March.

Correio da Manhã19h ago
Middle East war may delay signal jammers at Vale de Judeus

Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% participation

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The strike is due to the lack of security at the prison from which five inmates escaped. Since then, various security measures have been discussed, but the union says the promises have not yet been fulfilled.

Observador10 Mar
Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% participation

Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% turnout on the first day

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Strike called by the prison guards' union continues until April 30th.

Correio da Manhã10 Mar
Strike at Vale de Judeus prison sees 90% turnout on the first day

Prison guard strike begins at Vale de Judeus

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The prison guard strike will be extended until April 30th and will be total; inmates will have no activities, their yard time will be reduced, and they will be confined to their cells for 22 hours a day.

Observador10 Mar
Prison guard strike begins at Vale de Judeus

Alenquer condemns closure of obstetric emergency unit

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The motion of condemnation states that 'more than 250,000 inhabitants' could 'be deprived of an essential service'. Local mayors say that the municipalities 'were not informed' about this decision.

Observador9 Mar
Alenquer condemns closure of obstetric emergency unit

Alenquer municipality repudiates closure of Vila Franca de Xira obstetric emergency unit

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A vote of repudiation was approved by elected members of the PS, Chega, and the independent movement, while PSD councillors abstained.

Correio da Manhã9 Mar
Alenquer municipality repudiates closure of Vila Franca de Xira obstetric emergency unit

"We were left behind and everyone tells us there is nothing more to be done": Leandro's family lost everything in the storm

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A family of six is homeless and without support because Alenquer was not on the list.

Correio da Manhã21 Feb
"We were left behind and everyone tells us there is nothing more to be done": Leandro's family lost everything in the storm

Earthquake felt in Lisbon

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Home News Earthquake felt in Lisbon Earthquake felt in Lisbon An earthquake measuring 4. 1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre in Alenquer, in the Lisbon district, was recorded by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) in the early afternoon on 19 February.

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Earthquake felt in Lisbon

Car buried after wall collapse in Alenquer

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Residents fear that, with the rain, the wall could give way completely and put people and vehicles at risk.

Correio da Manhã26 Jan
Car buried after wall collapse in Alenquer

Fire: Alenquer City Council reports no requests for rehousing

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Authorities are investigating the causes of the fire, as well as the damage to the infrastructure. With no access to the building, residents are choosing to stay with relatives, the mayor says.

Observador19 Jan
Fire: Alenquer City Council reports no requests for rehousing