Portugal news explained

The Lisboeta

Portugal news explained

The Lisboeta
  1. Places
  2. Portalegre District
  3. Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão

Portalegre, Portugal

Latest news and stories from Alter do Chão.

Municipalities in Portalegre

Alter do Chão(20)Arronches(9)Avis(5)Campo Maior(13)Castelo de Vide(9)Crato(16)Elvas(24)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(12)Monforte(10)Nisa(12)Ponte de Sor(59)Portalegre(41)Sousel(4)
Alter do Chão(20)Arronches(9)Avis(5)Campo Maior(13)Castelo de Vide(9)Crato(16)Elvas(24)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(12)Monforte(10)Nisa(12)Ponte de Sor(59)Portalegre(41)Sousel(4)







  • Alter do Chão(20)
  • Arronches(9)
  • Avis(5)
  • Campo Maior(13)
  • Castelo de Vide(9)
  • Crato(16)
  • Elvas(24)
  • Fronteira(2)
  • Gavião(1)
  • Marvão(12)
  • Monforte(10)
  • Nisa(12)
  • Ponte de Sor(59)
  • Portalegre(41)
  • Sousel(4)
Recent articles
Related videos
Related podcasts

Portugal
  • 1373: Portugal and England sign the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty in London, a pact of perpetual friendship between King Fernando I and King Edward III. Renewed at Windsor in 1386, the treaty is the oldest still-active diplomatic alliance in the world.
  • 1808: Fishermen and farmers of Olhão, in the Algarve, rise up against the French occupation force, forcing the small garrison to flee. A schooner crewed by Olhão men — the 'Bom Sucesso' — would soon carry the news of the revolt across the Atlantic to the Portuguese court in Rio de Janeiro.
Elsewhere
  • 1963: Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova launches aboard Vostok 6 and becomes the first woman to fly in space. She orbits Earth 48 times during her nearly three-day mission, a feat no other woman would repeat for almost two decades.

© 2026. All rights reserved.

TermsPrivacyCookies
GovernmentFinanceDaily LifeLegalWorkHealthInfrastructureCultureImmigrationPropertyTechnologyEuropeEnvironmentTravelEducationSportsHistoryCrypto
GovernmentFinanceDaily LifeLegalWorkHealthInfrastructureCultureImmigrationPropertyTechnologyEuropeEnvironmentTravelEducationSportsHistoryCrypto
GovernmentFinanceDaily LifeLegalWorkHealthInfrastructureCultureImmigrationPropertyTechnologyEuropeEnvironmentTravelEducationSportsHistoryCrypto

Featured stories

Air Force shooting range moves to make way for airport

📍 Alter do Chão🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#defense-policy+3 more

The Air Force shooting range (Campo de Tiro) will move from Alcochete to Alter do Chão to allow for the construction of the new Lus de Cames Airport. Minister of National Defence Nuno Melo confirmed the relocation, which will bring 200 military personnel and their families to the Portalegre district. Residents in the new location have been assured that environmental safeguards and local agricultural activities will be maintained.

Nuno Melo is the president of CDS-PP (Centro Democrático e Social – Partido Popular), a Christian democratic party in Portugal. In the story he linked Chega's position to socialism, compared André Ventura to Donald Trump, and urged party members to vote 'in conscience' in the presidential runoff on the 8th, a stance that could affect centre‑right voters.

5 sources →11 Mar
Air Force shooting range moves to make way for airport

Recent stories

Shooting range in Alter: And who defends the productive soil?

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#land-use+2 more

If the chosen area includes cork oak forests, cattle production, active agricultural operations, and economically productive properties, the question is simple: were alternatives studied?

observador.pt28 May
Shooting range in Alter: And who defends the productive soil?

Relocation of Alcochete shooting range to Alter do Chão increases opposition

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

The transfer of the Air Force shooting range from Alcochete to Alter do Chão, in Portalegre, due to the construction of the new Lisbon airport is raising concerns among local residents, who speak of profound impacts.

rtp.pt25 May
Relocation of Alcochete shooting range to Alter do Chão increases opposition

Shooting Range in Alter do Chão: Government tries to calm concerns about horses and birds

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#government-policy+2 more

The Minister of Defence defends the new location, which has been under heavy fire. If in Mértola it was the lynx, in Alter it is horses and birds. And the gas pipeline, agriculture, and tourism.

publico.pt9 May
Shooting Range in Alter do Chão: Government tries to calm concerns about horses and birds

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

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

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

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

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

Alter do Chão Stud Farm auctions 21 purebred Lusitanos and two purebred Arabians

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture💶 Finance#lusitano+3 more

Thirteen purebred fillies and ten colts, 21 Lusitanos and two Arabians, will go to auction at the Alter Stud Farm on April 24th. Gniqui, a bay born in 2021, is expected to be the star of the afternoon. He has a starting bid of 20,000 euros, the highest among the 23 horses for sale.

ECO26 Mar
Alter do Chão Stud Farm auctions 21 purebred Lusitanos and two purebred Arabians

PS in Alter do Chão accuses council of accepting shooting range “behind the backs” of the population

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#local-politics+3 more

The Socialist Party councillors have requested the “provision of all information” regarding this process, which was announced by the Minister of Defence and has the consent of the municipal mayor.

Público20 Mar
PS in Alter do Chão accuses council of accepting shooting range “behind the backs” of the population

PS Alter do Chão contests shooting range approval

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+2 more

The Socialist Party of Alter do Chão states that it 'can never accept that the intention to relocate the Alcochete Shooting Range occurs behind the citizens' backs', targeting the PSD/CDS-PP executive.

Observador19 Mar
PS Alter do Chão contests shooting range approval

Mayor says area for shooting range in Alter do Chão has been identified

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#infrastructure+3 more

Environmentalists want more details on the Ministry of Defence's plans, but are concerned about noise and bird protection regarding this move, which is necessary for the construction of the new airport.

Público18 Mar
Mayor says area for shooting range in Alter do Chão has been identified

New shooting range with area identified in Alter do Chão

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#public-infrastructure+2 more

The mayor states that he is in meetings with the Ministry of Defence to try to define the exact location, with one of the options being to build on the border of the municipality with Portalegre and Fronteira.

Observador18 Mar
New shooting range with area identified in Alter do Chão

PS questions Government regarding the relocation of the Shooting Range to Alter do Chão

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#government-policy+2 more

The PS questioned the Government this Tuesday about the relocation of the Air Force Shooting Range from Alcochete to Alter do Chão, demanding details on studies conducted, the timeline, and whether the decision was coordinated with local entities. The inquiry was submitted to parliament and is addressed to the Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo.

ECO17 Mar
PS questions Government regarding the relocation of the Shooting Range to Alter do Chão

Moving the shooting range to Alter do Chão: “It is not good anywhere”

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#military-facility+3 more

The new military facility will occupy almost a quarter of the Alter do Chão municipality and will impact conservation areas for the great bustard, little bustard, stone-curlew, and Montagu's harrier.

Público16 Mar
Moving the shooting range to Alter do Chão: “It is not good anywhere”

Air Force reassures population regarding new shooting range

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#public-safety+3 more

General reassures the population by explaining that the use of live ammunition will be “very minimal” and that all objects launched into the firing range will be highly controlled.

Observador11 Mar
Air Force reassures population regarding new shooting range

6 PM: Air Force firing range to move to Alter do Chão

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#air-force+2 more

The Portuguese Air Force's firing range facility is set to be relocated to the municipality of Alter do Chão.

RTP Notícias11 Mar
6 PM: Air Force firing range to move to Alter do Chão