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Teenager dies in sports team van crash in Mafra

📍 Mafra⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#emergency-services+2 more

A 17-year-old died and six other youths were seriously injured after a van transporting the Póvoa de Santo Adrião Atlético Clube futsal team crashed in the Milharado area of Mafra. Emergency services transported the injured to Santa Maria Hospital and Beatriz Ângelo Hospital for urgent care.

Póvoa de Santo Adrião Atlético Clube is a local sports organization based in the Odivelas municipality, known for its youth and amateur futsal programs. The club operates as a community-focused association (associação desportiva) that supports local athletes in regional competitions.

5 sources →13 Jun
Teenager dies in sports team van crash in Mafra

Two pedestrians killed in Ericeira car crash

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

Two men in their 30s died on Saturday morning after being struck by a car that veered onto the pavement in Ericeira. The driver of the vehicle was also injured and transported to the Hospital de Santa Maria in Lisbon. Residents should note that the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR) is investigating the circumstances of the crash, which occurred near the local fire station.

The GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana)

The GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) is Portugal's national gendarmerie—a military police force founded in 1911, with origins dating to 1801. With over 22,600 personnel, GNR patrols 94-96% of Portuguese territory, covering rural areas, medium towns, and highways. Members are military personnel subject to military law, responsible for public order, customs, coastal control, environmental protection (SEPNA), firefighting/rescue (GIPS), border control, and ceremonial guards. ​ GNR vs. PSP: The PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) is Portugal's civilian police force, covering major cities (Lisbon, Porto, Faro) and large urban areas—only 4% of territory but roughly half the population. PSP handles airport security, diplomatic protection, and private security regulation. Both share core missions (public order, crime prevention), but differ in nature: GNR is military with military training; PSP is civilian with police-focused training.

4 sources →28 Mar
Two pedestrians killed in Ericeira car crash

Recent stories

Mafra Palace and Tapada excluded from the race for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal®

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#tourism+1 more

The Mafra Palace and its royal hunting park have been removed from the competition to select the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.

Jornal de MafraJornal de Mafra7h ago

Dog rescued by GNR in Mafra was buried alive for three days

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

A local resident found the animal and called the military police. It has no microchip, and the GNR is searching for those responsible for the crimes of abandonment and animal cruelty.

cmjornal.pt1 Aug
Dog rescued by GNR in Mafra was buried alive for three days

Buried alive: dog rescued by the GNR in Mafra

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

Warning: the images accompanying this news story may be distressing to some readers

cnnportugal.iol.pt31 Jul
Buried alive: dog rescued by the GNR in Mafra

GNR rescues dog buried alive in a wooded area in Mafra

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+1 more

The animal was “completely unable to move”. After being rescued, the dog was transported to the Mafra Municipality Official Animal Collection Centre. An investigation is already underway.

observador.pt31 Jul
GNR rescues dog buried alive in a wooded area in Mafra

Surfing community pays tribute to person missing at sea in Aljezur

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#public-safety

Family and friends will gather at Ribeira d'Ilhas Beach in Ericeira.

cmjornal.pt31 Jul
Surfing community pays tribute to person missing at sea in Aljezur

GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+1 more

GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com31 Jul
GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra

GNR rescues dog buried alive in Mafra

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life#expat-wellbeing

After the rescue, the animal was transported to the Mafra Municipality Official Animal Collection Centre.

cmjornal.pt31 Jul
GNR rescues dog buried alive in Mafra

Portugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#community

Members of Portugal’s surf community will gather in Ericeira this Saturday to honour British surfer Arran Strong, the 27-year-old who disappeared off the coast of Aljezur earlier this week. The The post Portugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com30 Jul
Portugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong

The Volta a Portugal cycling race will pass through Ericeira and Mafra

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#cycling+1 more

The route for the annual Portuguese cycling tour includes stops in the towns of Ericeira and Mafra.

Azul - Ericeira MagAzul - Ericeira Mag26 Jul

“I will not stop fighting for my rights”: Jorge Vadio after Rui Veloso was cleared of compensation

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture⚖️ Legal#entertainment+1 more

Rui Veloso has been cleared of the compensation claim of nearly one million euros filed against him by musician Jorge Vadio, but the case is far from over.

cmjornal.pt26 Jul
“I will not stop fighting for my rights”: Jorge Vadio after Rui Veloso was cleared of compensation

Jorge Vadio reacts to Rui Veloso's acquittal: "I will not stop fighting for my rights... justice was not served"

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🎭 Culture#court-case+1 more

The defence for the musician from Mafra must file an appeal by the beginning of October.

cmjornal.pt25 Jul
Jorge Vadio reacts to Rui Veloso's acquittal: "I will not stop fighting for my rights... justice was not served"

A love letter to Portugal: ‘Portuguese Love’ premieres in cinemas

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#entertainment+2 more

As Turkish soap operas have conquered global markets over the last two decades, the Portuguese-Turkish co-production 'Portuguese Love', premiering this weekend in Portuguese cinemas, perfectly combines the same formula: natural beauty, tormented lives, and the tranquility of Portuguese life in a fishing village. Starring Cansu Dere and Diogo Morgado, the film explores themes of starting over and freedom, serving as a cinematic love letter to the landscapes and culture of Portugal.

dn.pt24 Jul
A love letter to Portugal: ‘Portuguese Love’ premieres in cinemas

Fire that mobilised seven aerial assets in Mafra enters conclusion phase

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+1 more

The fire that broke out in a scrubland area in Cheleiros, Mafra, has entered the conclusion phase. Authorities received the alert near 17:00 this Wednesday.

cmjornal.pt23 Jul
Fire that mobilised seven aerial assets in Mafra enters conclusion phase

Fire in Mafra. Lisbon Airport facing disruptions

📍 Lisboa🧭 Travel🚇 Infrastructure#public-transport+1 more

A fire in Mafra has caused disruptions to departures and arrivals at Lisbon Airport.

rtp.pt22 Jul
Fire in Mafra. Lisbon Airport facing disruptions

7 PM: Aerial resources in action fighting fires in Alijó and Mafra

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#severe-weather+1 more

Aerial firefighting units are currently deployed to combat active wildfires in the municipalities of Alijó and Mafra.

rtp.pt22 Jul
7 PM: Aerial resources in action fighting fires in Alijó and Mafra

Wildfire in scrubland area in Mafra mobilises over 100 personnel and seven aerial assets

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+2 more

Authorities received the alert near 17:00.

cmjornal.pt22 Jul
Wildfire in scrubland area in Mafra mobilises over 100 personnel and seven aerial assets

Wildfires in Alijó and Mafra mobilise more than 300 personnel

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#wildfires+2 more

The fires in Alijó and Mafra are the ones mobilising the most aircraft. The flames in Alijó are progressing on two fronts, with strong wind gusts hindering firefighting efforts.

publico.pt22 Jul

Wildfire in scrubland area in Mafra mobilises over 100 personnel and seven aerial assets

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#wildfire+2 more

Authorities received the alert near 17:00.

cmjornal.pt22 Jul
Wildfire in scrubland area in Mafra mobilises over 100 personnel and seven aerial assets

The first surf park in Portugal is now accepting bookings for the wave pool and stays

📍 Lisboa🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+2 more

Portugal's inaugural surf park has opened reservations for both its wave pool facilities and on-site accommodation.

nit.ptnit.pt15 Jul
The first surf park in Portugal is now accepting bookings for the wave pool and stays

Fire breaks out in agricultural warehouses in Mafra

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#emergency-services+1 more

Authorities received the alert near 3:00 PM.

cmjornal.pt14 Jul
Fire breaks out in agricultural warehouses in Mafra

Mafra remains in the running for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#tourism+2 more

The municipality of Mafra continues to compete for a spot among the New 7 Wonders of Portugal.

Azul - Ericeira MagAzul - Ericeira Mag13 Jul

Firefighter ordered to pay 210 euros for burning daughter with electric hot water bottle

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The firefighter was formally charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office with a crime of negligent physical assault.

cmjornal.pt12 Jul
Firefighter ordered to pay 210 euros for burning daughter with electric hot water bottle

All is well

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life💼 Work#digital-nomads+2 more
MonocleMonocle10 Jul

Marco Rodrigues concert marked by marriage proposal

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#fado+2 more

The Fado singer was performing as part of the 14th edition of the Bread Festival in Mafra when the moment occurred.

cmjornal.pt5 Jul
Marco Rodrigues concert marked by marriage proposal

Mafra: Man remanded in custody for robberies against the elderly

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The 25-year-old man is linked to other theft and robbery crimes and has been under investigation by the GNR since April. He will be presented for his first interrogation at the Sintra Court.

observador.pt2 Jul
Mafra: Man remanded in custody for robberies against the elderly

25-year-old who violently robbed several elderly women in Mafra is remanded in custody

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

The GNR investigation had been ongoing since April and allowed for the gathering of evidence pointing to the suspect as the perpetrator of several robberies targeting elderly victims.

cnnportugal.iol.pt2 Jul
25-year-old who violently robbed several elderly women in Mafra is remanded in custody

GNR 'hunts' suspect of violent robberies against the elderly

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A 25-year-old man was attacking in the municipality of Mafra. He used a modified weapon and has been placed in pre-trial detention.

cmjornal.pt2 Jul
GNR 'hunts' suspect of violent robberies against the elderly

Mafra Municipal Police to monitor illegal parking starting this Wednesday

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#parking-regulations+2 more

For the first 15 days, the Municipal Police will be on the ground raising awareness among drivers, after which they may begin issuing fines to offenders.

cmjornal.pt1 Jul
Mafra Municipal Police to monitor illegal parking starting this Wednesday

Mafra celebrates 7 years on the UNESCO list

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#unesco+2 more

On July 7th, the Mafra National Palace marks seven years of UNESCO classification with a free programme: carillons, horse riding, mass, and the Army Orchestra.

observador.pt1 Jul
Mafra celebrates 7 years on the UNESCO list

Luís Neves wants more autonomy for municipal police

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+1 more

The Minister of Internal Administration advocates for greater autonomy for municipalities, a dedicated career path, and the sharing of technological resources between municipal police, the GNR, and the PSP.

observador.pt30 Jun
Luís Neves wants more autonomy for municipal police