Latest news and stories from the Portalegre district, Portugal.
The Public Prosecutor's Office presented the man for his first judicial interrogation on Friday, with the Elvas Court imposing the coercive measure of pre-trial detention on the defendant.
A new four-star hotel offering guests the chance to sleep inside a medieval castle has officially opened in the Alto Alentejo. Following a soft opening period, the Marvão Hotel Museu The post Sleep inside a castle: Historic Marvão building reborn as hotel museum appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A shooting range may be necessary. But the State cannot treat the Alto Alentejo as if it were an available void. It is not.
The traditional practice from Arronches has been officially recognised as part of Portugal's cultural heritage.
The towns of Marvão and Valencia de Alcantara celebrate Portugal Day together.
In a response sent to the PS parliamentary group, the Ministry highlights that the man entered the court “accompanied by three police officers, handcuffed, and was not carrying any weapon”.
The Mayor recently met with local farmers who will potentially be affected by the construction of the firing range.
The woman was caught in the act in possession of 5.64 grams of crack cocaine, enough for 28.2 individual doses, and 1.25 grams of heroin, acquired in Badajoz.
The man who escaped from the Ponte de Sor court last month is facing 20 charges, including five counts of attempted murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, resisting and coercing an official, aggravated threats, and qualified damage. According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, many of the acts were committed in the context of a conflict between rival families. The 37-year-old suspect escaped on May 13 during preparations for a judicial interrogation, an incident that involved gunfire. After releasing a video claiming he feared for his family's safety, he surrendered to authorities on May 26 and is now being held in pre-trial detention at the Elvas Prison.
These are forecasts and may still change until the markets close tomorrow. Additionally, the man who escaped from the Ponte de Sor Court is indicted for 20 crimes.
He is charged with five counts of attempted murder, three counts of resisting and coercing a public official, nine counts of aggravated threats, two counts of qualified damage, and one count of illegal possession of a weapon.
The man who escaped from the Ponte de Sor Court and turned himself in a few days later is indicted for 20 crimes, 5 of which are attempted murder.
The Public Prosecutor's Office maintains it is “indicated that a large part of the facts were committed in the context of a conflict between rival families.”
The escapee ended up turning himself in at the same court and is now in pre-trial detention.
Alert was given at 11:05 am.
An abandoned Portuguese village, described as cinematic in appearance, has been listed for sale with an asking price of 9 million euros.
Authorities seized 231 daily doses of hashish, three nitrous oxide canisters, 90 euros in cash, and various items related to the packaging and preparation of narcotics for sale.
The Secretary of State for Housing stated in Portalegre that annual housing construction in Portugal has dropped significantly from 120,000 to 20,000 units.
The accident occurred between Campo Maior and the Spanish city, a few kilometres from the border with Portugal. In addition to the fatality, the incident left a man with serious injuries.
The accident occurred on the road connecting Campo Maior to Badajoz. A man was seriously injured.
If the chosen area includes cork oak forests, cattle production, active agricultural operations, and economically productive properties, the question is simple: were alternatives studied?
A 56-year-old man was convicted in court for abusing a girl in 2025 at the local hospital's psychiatric unit.
A 56-year-old man was convicted in court for abusing a girl in 2025 at the local hospital's psychiatric unit.
The detainees were brought before the Fronteira Court, where they were subjected to coercive measures including identity and residence requirements, and a prohibition on contacting the victim and witnesses involved in the case in any way.
The case dates back to the 13th of this month. The man turned himself in to the GNR yesterday afternoon and will await the progress of the proceedings at the Elvas prison facility.
The defendant received the most severe coercive measure and was taken to the Elvas Prison Establishment.
British singer-songwriter Calum Scott is the headliner of the Crato Festival. 100,000 people are expected on the last weekend of August in the Alentejo town.
