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Municipalities in Portalegre

Alter do Chão(17)Arronches(6)Avis(4)Campo Maior(10)Castelo de Vide(9)Crato(9)Elvas(17)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(7)Monforte(8)Nisa(7)Ponte de Sor(20)Portalegre(31)Sousel(4)
Alter do Chão(17)Arronches(6)Avis(4)Campo Maior(10)Castelo de Vide(9)Crato(9)Elvas(17)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(7)Monforte(8)Nisa(7)Ponte de Sor(20)Portalegre(31)Sousel(4)







  • Alter do Chão(17)
  • Arronches(6)
  • Avis(4)
  • Campo Maior(10)
  • Castelo de Vide(9)
  • Crato(9)
  • Elvas(17)
  • Fronteira(2)
  • Gavião(1)
  • Marvão(7)
  • Monforte(8)
  • Nisa(7)
  • Ponte de Sor(20)
  • Portalegre(31)
  • Sousel(4)
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Dam project necessitates construction of new village in Alentejo

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🌱 Environment#sustainability+2 more

The new village of Pisão will be identical to the one that will be submerged in 2029. The last such case occurred in 2002 with the village of Luz.

cmjornal.pt8h ago
Dam project necessitates construction of new village in Alentejo

André Pizarro Pepe: one of the greatest double bass prospects in Portugal at the Elvas ArtJazz Festival

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

André Pizarro Pepe, a rising talent in the Portuguese double bass scene, performs at the ArtJazz Festival in Elvas.

Rádio ElvasRádio Elvas1 May
André Pizarro Pepe: one of the greatest double bass prospects in Portugal at the Elvas ArtJazz Festival

Alto Alentejo presents strategy to boost competitiveness at the Portugal Global Nation event (with photos)

📍 Portalegre💶 Finance💼 Work#economic-activity+2 more

The Alto Alentejo region showcases its new strategic plan to improve economic competitiveness during the Portugal Global Nation event, accompanied by photographic coverage.

SAPOSAPO30 Apr

Prime Minister commits to connecting Beja, Évora, and Portalegre by motorway

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The goal is to have all district capitals served and connected by motorway, stated Luís Montenegro.

cmjornal.pt30 Apr
Prime Minister commits to connecting Beja, Évora, and Portalegre by motorway

Nabeiro Group invests 20 million to double production at the Delta factory in Campo Maior

📍 Portalegre💶 Finance💼 Work#investment+2 more

The Nabeiro Delta-Cafés Group announced this Thursday an investment of over 20 million euros in the Novadelta factory in Campo Maior, with the goal of increasing the industrial unit's production capacity and accelerating growth in international markets. With this investment, Novadelta will double its annual production capacity — currently...

eco.sapo.pt30 Apr
Nabeiro Group invests 20 million to double production at the Delta factory in Campo Maior

“I think she is with someone”: Sister of 13-year-old girl missing in Vendas Novas reveals more details

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Anaya Raj's sister told CMTV that the last time her sister was seen was next to a bank by a lady. The PJ is investigating the disappearance of the 13-year-old girl.

cmjornal.pt30 Apr
“I think she is with someone”: Sister of 13-year-old girl missing in Vendas Novas reveals more details

Delta invests 20 million in factory to double production

📍 Portalegre💶 Finance💡 Technology#investment+2 more

Delta Cafés has invested 20 million to expand and modernise its Campo Maior factory. The company, founded by Rui Nabeiro, becomes the largest coffee roaster on the Iberian Peninsula with the goal of entering the global top 10.

observador.pt30 Apr
Delta invests 20 million in factory to double production

Minister of Defence guarantees transparency in Alter do Chão

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

Nuno Melo guarantees total transparency in the process for the new shooting range in Alter do Chão.

rtp.pt30 Apr
Minister of Defence guarantees transparency in Alter do Chão

“There are no leaders without ethics, as that is impossible”

📍 Portalegre💶 Finance🎭 Culture#hospitality+2 more

Paulo Barradas Rebelo is the chairman of Bluepharma. He stepped down as CEO this year. A Catholic manager who created a successful pharmaceutical company and, more recently, the “Torre de Palma” hotel in the Alentejo region.

observador.pt30 Apr
“There are no leaders without ethics, as that is impossible”

Minister of Defence ready to explain choice for shooting range

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

The Minister of Defence is available to explain in Parliament the relocation of the Air Force shooting range from Alcochete to Alter do Chão, in Portalegre.

rtp.pt29 Apr
Minister of Defence ready to explain choice for shooting range

Nuno Melo says he is "the first person interested" in explaining the shooting range in Alter do Chão

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#government-policy+1 more

The minister believes that transferring the shooting range to Alter do Chão could help reverse the depopulation of that region.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
Nuno Melo says he is "the first person interested" in explaining the shooting range in Alter do Chão

Abandoned warehouse set on fire and perpetrator flees

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#crime-report+1 more

The Judiciary Police are investigating a fire that occurred in the industrial zone of Ponte de Sor.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
Abandoned warehouse set on fire and perpetrator flees

Farmers launch public petition against Air Force firing range in Alter do Chão

📍 Portalegre🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#infrastructure+2 more

A group of farmers has launched a public petition against the relocation of the Air Force firing range from Alcochete to Alter do Chão, warning of the potential environmental and economic damage caused by the infrastructure.

rtp.pt28 Apr
Farmers launch public petition against Air Force firing range in Alter do Chão

Parliament calls for urgent reinforcement in Portalegre courts

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

A resolution published in the Diário da República demands an assessment of needs, a facility rehabilitation plan, and a report within 90 days regarding the courts in Portalegre.

observador.pt27 Apr
Parliament calls for urgent reinforcement in Portalegre courts

In Portalegre, conventual sweets return to the monastery this weekend

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+2 more

The São Bernardo Monastery hosts the Portalegre Conventual and Traditional Sweets Fair from May 1st to 3rd. Featuring music and tasty journeys into the history of Portuguese gastronomy and confectionery.

publico.pt27 Apr

Pisão Dam forces construction of new village in Crato: a "replica" will be built two kilometres away

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🌱 Environment#dam-construction+2 more

The new village of Pisão will have 114 homes across 8.1 hectares, with construction starting in 2027. It is intended to be a “replica” of the current village and will be built two kilometres north of the site that will be submerged, near the locality of Monte da Velha.

expresso.pt27 Apr
Pisão Dam forces construction of new village in Crato: a "replica" will be built two kilometres away

Lusitano sold for 20,000 euros at a lukewarm auction at the Alter Real Stud Farm

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture#entertainment

Gniqui arrived at the Alter Real Stud Farm auction this Friday in a strong position to be one of the most sought-after horses of the afternoon. Out of the 23 horses for sale, he had the highest starting price: 20,000 euros. He was certainly the one generating the most anticipation. This Lusitano had been through the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and was...

eco.sapo.pt27 Apr
Lusitano sold for 20,000 euros at a lukewarm auction at the Alter Real Stud Farm

What is on my mind regarding the interior. Trains stopped reaching Marvão in 2012

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport+2 more

Trains no longer pass through Marvão, but the Beirã station has a new lease on life.

rtp.pt26 Apr
What is on my mind regarding the interior. Trains stopped reaching Marvão in 2012

Auction at the Alter do Chão stud farm. Open day attracts thousands of people

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#heritage+2 more

The Alter do Chão stud farm is the oldest in the world still operating at its original site. For over 300 years, it has preserved the genetic heritage of the Pure Blood Lusitano horses.

rtp.pt26 Apr
Auction at the Alter do Chão stud farm. Open day attracts thousands of people

Monforte “welcomed” Isabel of Portugal

📍 Portalegre📜 History🎭 Culture#historical-events+1 more

The town of Monforte hosted a historical reenactment or event related to Isabel of Portugal.

Linhas de ElvasLinhas de Elvas25 Apr

CIMAA takes Alto Alentejo to the 'Portugal Global Nation' Forum

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#regional-promotion+1 more

The Intermunicipal Community of Alto Alentejo (CIMAA) participates in the 'Portugal Nação Global' forum to promote the region.

Linhas de ElvasLinhas de Elvas25 Apr

PS demands urgent explanations in parliament regarding the transfer of the Shooting Range to Alter do Chão

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#government-policy+1 more

The Socialists want to hear, as a matter of urgency, from the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and local mayors regarding the impacts of the decision.

expresso.pt24 Apr
PS demands urgent explanations in parliament regarding the transfer of the Shooting Range to Alter do Chão

Man who attempted to strangle his mother in Portalegre released

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

There is evidence of the crime, but the suspect has been authorised to return to the home where he lives with the victim.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
Man who attempted to strangle his mother in Portalegre released

Polytechnic of Portalegre opens 4 bachelor's degrees and one master's degree

📍 Portalegre🎓 Education#higher-education+1 more

The next academic year will open with bachelor's degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Sound and Image, Human Resources Management and Applied Languages in Digital Communication, and a master's degree in Teaching.

observador.pt23 Apr
Polytechnic of Portalegre opens 4 bachelor's degrees and one master's degree

Man arrested for strangling and assaulting his mother in Ponte de Sor

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The events date back to last year

cnnportugal.iol.pt23 Apr
Man arrested for strangling and assaulting his mother in Ponte de Sor

Man arrested for strangling and assaulting his mother in Ponte de Sor

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

After appearing in court, the suspect was released.

cmjornal.pt23 Apr
Man arrested for strangling and assaulting his mother in Ponte de Sor

PSP guarantees it will reinforce policing in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

Disagreements between families involving exchanges of gunfire are worrying the population. The PSP says it will reinforce policing to ensure people's safety.

cmjornal.pt23 Apr
PSP guarantees it will reinforce policing in Portalegre

Mayor of Portalegre concerned about shootings, but guarantees a "safe city"

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

Fermelinda Carvalho assured that she is coordinating with the authorities, but acknowledged that she would like to have more police officers.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr
Mayor of Portalegre concerned about shootings, but guarantees a "safe city"

New shooting incident leaves one person seriously injured in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

It is not yet certain whether this situation is related to the shooting incident yesterday near a supermarket in the city.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr
New shooting incident leaves one person seriously injured in Portalegre

Man seriously injured after being shot in a car

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

The 46-year-old victim was transported to the hospital in a serious condition. The suspects fled before the arrival of the PSP. The Judiciary Police are investigating the case.

Observador21 Apr
Man seriously injured after being shot in a car