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  • Alter do Chão(28)
  • Arronches(12)
  • Avis(12)
  • Campo Maior(38)
  • Castelo de Vide(48)
  • Crato(31)
  • Elvas(54)
  • Fronteira(8)
  • Gavião(3)
  • Marvão(23)
  • Monforte(10)
  • Nisa(15)
  • Ponte de Sor(75)
  • Portalegre(92)
  • Sousel(5)
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Recent stories

Portuguese Gastronomy Day celebrates pork and Alentejo tradition in Arronches

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

The event highlights traditional culinary practices and the importance of pork in the gastronomy of the Alentejo region, hosted in the town of Arronches.

Expresso25 Jul

Arronches seeks to nominate the art of playing with pebbles as Portuguese Cultural Heritage

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture#tradition+1 more

The municipality of Arronches aims to have the traditional game of 'pedrinhas' (small stones) recognised as part of Portugal's Cultural Heritage.

SIC Notícias19 Jul

"The heart of Alentejo": Luciana Abreu on the '15th Arronches Economic Activities Fair' event

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#entertainment

The event will take place at the Rossio Multipurpose Space in Arronches, from July 9th to 12th.

cmjornal.pt6 Jul
"The heart of Alentejo": Luciana Abreu on the '15th Arronches Economic Activities Fair' event

The 'Art of Touching Pebbles' from Arronches becomes Cultural Heritage of Portugal

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture#cultural-heritage+1 more

The traditional practice from Arronches has been officially recognised as part of Portugal's cultural heritage.

Público9 Jun

Ambulance driver injured after road accident

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety+1 more

A 31-year-old woman driving an SIV ambulance from Elvas is in serious condition following a crash on the EN246, near Mosteiros. The alert was raised at 5:10 am, according to the GNR.

observador.pt21 May
Ambulance driver injured after road accident

The world's smallest bridge connects Portugal and Spain in just 3.2 meters and allows you to gain or lose an hour when crossing the border between the two countries, attracting curious visitors due to its tiny structure and unusual history.

📍 Portalegre🧭 Travel📜 History#tourism+1 more
CPG Click Petróleo e GásCPG Click Petróleo e Gás16 May
The world's smallest bridge connects Portugal and Spain in just 3.2 meters and allows you to gain or lose an hour when crossing the border between the two countries, attracting curious visitors due to its tiny structure and unusual history.

Three seriously injured and four slightly injured in road collision

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety+2 more

The accident occurred in the Portalegre district. The three people considered seriously injured are “two women and one man,” a source from the Civil Protection sub-regional command specified to Lusa.

Observador28 Mar
Three seriously injured and four slightly injured in road collision

Three seriously injured in road collision in Arronches

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

There are also four minor injuries reported as a result of this accident.

Correio da Manhã28 Mar
Three seriously injured in road collision in Arronches

Collision leaves seven injured on the EN246 in Arronches. Three are in serious condition

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

The three injured people considered to be in serious condition are two women and one man.

CNN Portugal28 Mar
Collision leaves seven injured on the EN246 in Arronches. Three are in serious condition

Itinerary in Arronches invites you to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”

📍 Portalegre🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+2 more

With a strong tradition in Alentejo pig farming, this trip through the Alto Alentejo region takes you to Arronches. Before or after exploring the town, take the opportunity to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”. Watch it this Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias.

Expresso19 Mar
Itinerary in Arronches invites you to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”

Detection of the bacterium 'Legionella' forces closure of Arronches swimming pool

📍 Portalegre🏖️ Daily Life🏛️ Government#legionella+3 more

The municipality says it is taking the necessary steps to reopen the facility as soon as possible. The facility will reopen after negative confirmatory tests.

Observador5 Jan
Detection of the bacterium 'Legionella' forces closure of Arronches swimming pool

Presence of the bacterium Legionella closes Arronches municipal pool

📍 Portalegre🩺 Health🏖️ Daily Life#legionella+3 more

The facility will reopen to the public as soon as the results of the confirmatory tests, to be carried out after disinfection procedures, are negative for the presence of the identified bacterium.

Correio da Manhã5 Jan
Presence of the bacterium Legionella closes Arronches municipal pool