Alter do Chão

1824: The Abrilada (April Revolt): Infante Miguel, appointed generalissimo of the Portuguese Army, leads an absolutist political revolt in Lisbon against the liberal constitutional government. King João VI, with the support of the diplomatic corps, dismisses Miguel and sends him into exile.
1961: The Portuguese government sends military reinforcements to Angola as the colonial war escalates following the UPA uprising in northern Angola in March. The deployment marks the beginning of Portugal&#x27;s 13-year military commitment to defending its African territories.

Name: Alter do Chão
Address: Portalegre, PT

Portalegre, Portugal

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Air Force shooting range moves to make way for airport

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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.

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