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Portalegre, Portugal

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Municipalities in Portalegre

Alter do Chão(20)Arronches(9)Avis(5)Campo Maior(13)Castelo de Vide(10)Crato(16)Elvas(24)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(12)Monforte(10)Nisa(12)Ponte de Sor(59)Portalegre(44)Sousel(4)
Alter do Chão(20)Arronches(9)Avis(5)Campo Maior(13)Castelo de Vide(10)Crato(16)Elvas(24)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(12)Monforte(10)Nisa(12)Ponte de Sor(59)Portalegre(44)Sousel(4)







  • Alter do Chão(20)
  • Arronches(9)
  • Avis(5)
  • Campo Maior(13)
  • Castelo de Vide(10)
  • Crato(16)
  • Elvas(24)
  • Fronteira(2)
  • Gavião(1)
  • Marvão(12)
  • Monforte(10)
  • Nisa(12)
  • Ponte de Sor(59)
  • Portalegre(44)
  • Sousel(4)
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Recent stories

GNR arrests two suspects for domestic violence and slavery against a sexagenarian in Avis

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

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.

cmjornal.pt27 May
GNR arrests two suspects for domestic violence and slavery against a sexagenarian in Avis

Motorist who died in Avis suspected of killing woman in Castelo de Vide

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

A 42-year-old man who died this Saturday, March 28, in a road accident in the municipality of Avis, Portalegre district, is the suspect in the murder of his 28-year-old ex-partner in Castelo de Vide, a judicial source revealed. The man died after his car went off the road on the EN243. Earlier, authorities had been alerted to the murder of the woman at her home in Castelo de Vide. The Judicial Police (PJ) confirmed the case is being investigated as a homicide in the context of domestic violence.

Diário de Notícias28 Mar
Motorist who died in Avis suspected of killing woman in Castelo de Vide

Raimundo wants tax cuts in the energy sector

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government💶 Finance#cost-of-living+3 more

The PCP leader demands a reduction in VAT on gas, electricity, and telecommunications, and calls for a contribution from large companies and banks, which are reporting 'historic profits'.

Observador22 Mar
Raimundo wants tax cuts in the energy sector

Raimundo wants tax cuts in the energy sector and criticises the Government

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government💶 Finance#cost-of-living+3 more

Paulo Raimundo also wants large companies and banks to contribute from the profits generated.

Correio da Manhã22 Mar
Raimundo wants tax cuts in the energy sector and criticises the Government

Lorry crash closes national road in the municipality of Avis

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#road-closure+3 more

A lorry ran off the road, blocking a national road in the municipality of Avis.

Diário de Notícias18 Dec
Lorry crash closes national road in the municipality of Avis