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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

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2026 World Cup | Watch Portugal's matches in Ericeira

📍 Lisboa⚽ Sports🏖️ Daily Life#national-team+1 more

Information on where to watch the Portuguese national team's matches during the 2026 World Cup in the town of Ericeira.

Jornal de MafraJornal de Mafra16 Jun

Team competition for the best surf spot in Portugal

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#surfing+2 more

A team-based competition to determine the best surfing location in Portugal.

Azul - Ericeira MagAzul - Ericeira Mag15 Jun
Team competition for the best surf spot in Portugal

“He made a difference on and off the pitch”. Tributes multiply for young athlete who died after an accident in Mafra

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

Several friends described the young victim of the fatal accident as a “brother” and “great captain”. Those seriously injured have begun to be discharged.

cnnportugal.iol.pt14 Jun
“He made a difference on and off the pitch”. Tributes multiply for young athlete who died after an accident in Mafra

Young futsal prospect dies on the way to a tournament

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

A van carrying young futsal athletes from Póvoa de Santo Adrião crashed. A 17-year-old died and six others were hospitalised in Lisbon and Loures.

cmjornal.pt14 Jun
Young futsal prospect dies on the way to a tournament

Van carrying futsal team crashes, leaving one dead and six seriously injured

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The accident occurred in Milharado

cnnportugal.iol.pt13 Jun
Van carrying futsal team crashes, leaving one dead and six seriously injured

Futsal club van crash leaves one dead and six injured in Mafra

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

The van was transporting members of the Póvoa de Santo Adrião Atlético Clube.

cmjornal.pt13 Jun
Futsal club van crash leaves one dead and six injured in Mafra

Railway repairs between Torres Vedras and Mafra to start by the end of the month

📍 Lisboa🚇 Infrastructure#public-transport+1 more

Infraestruturas de Portugal stated that the execution projects and contractual processes are being finalised.

cmjornal.pt12 Jun
Railway repairs between Torres Vedras and Mafra to start by the end of the month

It is not enough for Caesar's wife to be honest, she needs an opinion

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+1 more

This clash between José Sócrates and the justice system does not just need a judge, it also calls for a mediator, as it involves several front men.

observador.pt8 Jun
It is not enough for Caesar's wife to be honest, she needs an opinion

Sócrates. Opinion cost half a million. And it was paid for by his cousin

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#court-cases+2 more

A professor at the Catholic University identifies himself as a member of the defence team for Sócrates and his cousin. The payment reportedly originated from funds provided by Carlos Santos Silva.

observador.pt3 Jun
Sócrates. Opinion cost half a million. And it was paid for by his cousin

Portugal was elected in a "Miss Congeniality" style because "Austria and Germany have more controversial positions"

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#un-security-council+1 more

Portugal's election was attributed to a “Miss Congeniality” approach, as Austria and Germany hold more contentious stances.

TVITVI3 Jun
Portugal was elected in a "Miss Congeniality" style because "Austria and Germany have more controversial positions"

Suspect in church robberies caught red-handed stealing from a donation box in Ericeira

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The GNR set up an operation that allowed them to intercept the suspect at the moment he was forcing open the donation box.

cnnportugal.iol.pt3 Jun
Suspect in church robberies caught red-handed stealing from a donation box in Ericeira

Caught red-handed stealing from church donation box

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

44-year-old man arrested by GNR investigators in Mafra. Suspected of several residential burglaries.

cmjornal.pt3 Jun
Caught red-handed stealing from church donation box

Ericeira: Proof that good things happen by the sea

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism+1 more
The Portugal News31 May

Guilherme Ribeiro and Érica Máximo triumph in Ericeira and tighten the race for national surfing titles

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#surfing+1 more

Guilherme Ribeiro and Érica Máximo were the big winners of the Allianz Ericeira Pro, the third stage of the 2026 MEO Surf League held this Sunday in Ericeira, a result that has reignited the battle for the national surfing titles. With their victories at Ribeira d’Ilhas, both surfers climbed to second place in their respective rankings, closing the gap on current leaders Francisco Ordonhas and Maria Salgado, who still retain the yellow Go Chill jerseys. In the men's division, Guilherme Ribeiro eliminated the reigning national champion and ranking leader, Francisco Ordonhas, marking his first defeat of the season. In the women's competition, 20-year-old Érica Máximo achieved a career milestone by securing her first-ever MEO Surf League victory. The Carcavelos surfer defeated Teresa Pereira in the semi-finals and edged out Lua Escudeiro in a close final decided by just 0.40 points. This win moves her to second in the women's standings, narrowing the gap to leader Maria Salgado to 270 points. The MEO Surf League returns from 12 to 14 June in the Azores for the Allianz Ribeira Grande Pro, the fourth and penultimate stage of the national circuit.

dn.pt24 May
Guilherme Ribeiro and Érica Máximo triumph in Ericeira and tighten the race for national surfing titles

Sócrates, Beirão, Vital Moreira and the Coimbra school

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#judicial-system+1 more

Vital Moreira wants to pressure Seguro to defend Ivo Rosa — all to help Sócrates. Meanwhile, prosecutor Beirão has earned a place on Sócrates' altar with the ridiculous thesis of 'character assassination'.

observador.pt19 May
Sócrates, Beirão, Vital Moreira and the Coimbra school

More than 100 houses and two businesses to be submerged by the construction of the Pisão dam

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#sustainability+1 more

Second part of the 'Investigação CM' report.

cmjornal.pt18 May
More than 100 houses and two businesses to be submerged by the construction of the Pisão dam

Seguro advocates for music education

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🎓 Education#music-education+1 more

António José Seguro highlights the need for music education starting from primary school. The President of the Republic visited the new National Music Museum in Mafra on this International Museum Day.

rtp.pt18 May
Seguro advocates for music education

António José Seguro visits the National Music Museum

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🏛️ Government#chega+1 more

The President of the Republic marks International Museum Day and will visit the National Music Museum in Mafra. In Viseu, the Chega parliamentary sessions begin.

observador.pt18 May
António José Seguro visits the National Music Museum

José Carlos Almeida, the last PCP official imprisoned before the 25th of April, has died

📍 Lisboa📜 History#historical-figures

The former member of the PCP Central Committee, José Carlos Almeida, died today at the age of 94, the party reported, recalling that he was the last communist official imprisoned before the 25th of April and paying tribute to his “life entirely dedicated to the struggle.”

rtp.pt15 May
José Carlos Almeida, the last PCP official imprisoned before the 25th of April, has died

José Carlos Almeida, the last PCP official imprisoned before the 25th of April, has died

📍 Lisboa📜 History🏛️ Government#25-de-abril+2 more

Former PCP Central Committee member José Carlos Almeida passed away this Friday, May 16, at the age of 94. The party paid tribute to his life, noting he was the last communist official imprisoned before the 25th of April revolution. Born in 1931, Almeida joined the PCP in 1957 and went underground in 1962. Known as the 'nameless prisoner' after being arrested on April 21, 1974, he was released following the revolution and later served as a constituent deputy.

dn.pt15 May
José Carlos Almeida, the last PCP official imprisoned before the 25th of April, has died

José Carlos Almeida, the last PCP employee imprisoned before the 25th of April, has died

📍 Lisboa📜 History#historical-figures

Born on August 4, 1931, in Encarnação, Mafra, José Carlos Almeida is remembered by his party for his participation in 1958 in the youth committee for the presidential candidacy of Arlindo Vicente and later Humberto Delgado, as well as for his advocacy for the rights of workers at Banco Totta & Açores, where he was employed.

cnnportugal.iol.pt15 May
José Carlos Almeida, the last PCP employee imprisoned before the 25th of April, has died

She posed as an intermediary for online car sales and defrauded buyers. She ended up arrested by the GNR

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The woman was named a formal suspect and the facts were reported to the Mafra Judicial Court

cnnportugal.iol.pt13 May
She posed as an intermediary for online car sales and defrauded buyers. She ended up arrested by the GNR

14-year-old girl missing in Mafra found by the GNR

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

The teenager showed signs of hunger and cold

cnnportugal.iol.pt9 May
14-year-old girl missing in Mafra found by the GNR

Environment Agency invests in cliff stabilisation works at a Mafra beach

📍 Lisboa🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#sustainability+1 more

The project at this beach in the Lisbon district includes the implementation of an integrated set of protection and treatment solutions for the cliff, including the removal of unstable blocks.

publico.pt4 May
Environment Agency invests in cliff stabilisation works at a Mafra beach

From home to school: on foot or by bicycle?

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🌱 Environment#education-quality+1 more

The journey to school can be a daily adventure, filled with conversation, discoveries, and planet-friendly actions. In various parts of the country, more and more children (hundreds, in fact!) are going to class by walking or cycling.

expresso.pt30 Apr
From home to school: on foot or by bicycle?

Xpeng G6: the rival Tesla did not expect

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🚇 Infrastructure#electric-vehicles+1 more

When Xpeng first presented the G6 in June 2023, many in the automotive industry looked at the car with the curiosity reserved for new arrivals from China: genuine interest, but with a degree of caution. Two years and more than 20,000 changes later, that caution is no longer justified. The G6...

eco.sapo.pt26 Apr
Xpeng G6: the rival Tesla did not expect

International Sea Urchin Festival celebrates the “Atlantic caviar” in Ericeira

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

From April 24 to May 3, Ericeira hosts the tenth edition of the International Sea Urchin Festival. The event, which combines gastronomy, science, and sustainability, involves the Municipal Market and 27 restaurants in the Mafra municipality.

expresso.pt24 Apr
International Sea Urchin Festival celebrates the “Atlantic caviar” in Ericeira

Navigating Portugal: Ericeira edition

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🛂 Immigration#expat-wellbeing+1 more
The Portugal News22 Apr
Navigating Portugal: Ericeira edition

Collision in Malveira leaves three injured. Serious victim airlifted by helicopter

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

23 emergency personnel mobilised.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Collision in Malveira leaves three injured. Serious victim airlifted by helicopter

Mafra City Council inaugurates new Municipal Archive on Wednesday

📍 Lisboa🚇 Infrastructure🎭 Culture#municipal-services+1 more

The 3.6 million euro cost of the intervention includes the conversion and expansion works of a warehouse, exterior landscaping, and furniture.

Público21 Apr
Mafra City Council inaugurates new Municipal Archive on Wednesday