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  • 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)
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Recent stories

Man arrested for physical and psychological abuse of his partner in Nisa

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The detainee was released, but the judge imposed several coercive measures, such as identity and residence requirements and a prohibition on contacting the victim in any way.

cmjornal.pt22 May
Man arrested for physical and psychological abuse of his partner in Nisa

Parish Council President caught with 1.33 grams of alcohol in blood after Cheese Fair in Nisa

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

The first result was 1.7 grams of alcohol in the blood, but the revised value still constitutes a crime and could even result in a prison sentence.

cnnportugal.iol.pt21 May
Parish Council President caught with 1.33 grams of alcohol in blood after Cheese Fair in Nisa

Parish Council President flees from GNR and records 1.7 g/l blood alcohol level after Cheese Fair

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

The leader of the Tolosa parish in Nisa was caught after a day of festivities in the Alentejo town.

cmjornal.pt20 May
Parish Council President flees from GNR and records 1.7 g/l blood alcohol level after Cheese Fair

New bridge over river Sever to cut Madrid-Lisbon drive by up to 100 kilometres

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more
Euro Weekly NewsEuro Weekly News18 May

This new bridge promises to change everything between Portugal and Spain

📍 Portalegre🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#cross-border+2 more

A report on a new infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and cross-border relations between Portugal and Spain.

Meteored PortugalMeteored Portugal3 May
This new bridge promises to change everything between Portugal and Spain

Students and community join forces to reforest the mountains in Nisa

📍 Portalegre🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#sustainability+3 more

This is one of the areas most devastated by last summer's wildfires, where over 1,000 hectares were burnt. Local residents came together to reforest the hills and strengthen their connection to the land.

Correio da Manhã24 Mar
Students and community join forces to reforest the mountains in Nisa

Portuguese man accused of homicide in Madrid extradited

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#extradition+2 more

The suspect, detained by the PJ in Nisa, was handed over to the Spanish authorities this Friday. The crimes occurred following the sale of narcotics in March 2025.

Observador13 Mar
Portuguese man accused of homicide in Madrid extradited

Portuguese man who killed in drug deal extradited to Spain

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime+2 more

The man was arrested last November in Nisa.

Correio da Manhã13 Mar
Portuguese man who killed in drug deal extradited to Spain

Uma curta reflexão sobre o estado da política

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#severe-weather+2 more

The article provides a brief reflection on Portugal's current political landscape, highlighting recent challenges and developments. It discusses the impact of adverse weather events, which caused significant damage to 28 beaches along the Alentejo coast, and the substantial investments (nearly €500 million) in water reservoir projects in Nisa and Fronteira to improve water infrastructure. Additionally, the article mentions economic setbacks, such as over €2 million in damages at Praia do Alamal due to bad weather, emphasizing the ongoing recovery efforts expected to be completed by summer. On the legal front, it reports the arrest and extradition of an individual from Nisa involved in a homicide case in Madrid. Overall, the reflection underscores Portugal's resilience amid environmental, economic, and legal challenges within its political context.

sapo.ptsapo.pt13 Mar
Uma curta reflexão sobre o estado da política

Drunk driver jailed for driving licence fraud

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#driving-laws+3 more

A man was sentenced to two years and two months in prison at the Nisa court for driving with a duplicate licence.

Correio da Manhã11 Mar
Drunk driver jailed for driving licence fraud

Portugal to give free meals to students

📍 Portalegre🎓 Education#free-meals+2 more

Home News Portugal to give free meals to students Portugal to give free meals to students The Nisa City Council, in the district of Portalegre, will invest more than €165,000 to guarantee free meals for the 537 students enrolled in the municipality's schools, the municipality announced.

The Portugal News8 Mar
Portugal to give free meals to students

Alert over pollution hotspot in the Tagus River as clumps of foam float in Nisa

📍 Portalegre🌱 Environment🩺 Health#river-pollution+3 more

ProTejo — Movement for the Tagus — suspects the pollution between the Fratel dam and Barca da Amieira do Tejo may stem from effluent discharges and has already reported it to the authorities.

Público22 Jan
Alert over pollution hotspot in the Tagus River as clumps of foam float in Nisa