Portalegre, Portugal
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A resolution published in the Diário da República demands an assessment of needs, a facility rehabilitation plan, and a report within 90 days regarding the courts in Portalegre.
The São Bernardo Monastery hosts the Portalegre Conventual and Traditional Sweets Fair from May 1st to 3rd. Featuring music and tasty journeys into the history of Portuguese gastronomy and confectionery.
There is evidence of the crime, but the suspect has been authorised to return to the home where he lives with the victim.
The next academic year will open with bachelor's degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Sound and Image, Human Resources Management and Applied Languages in Digital Communication, and a master's degree in Teaching.
Disagreements between families involving exchanges of gunfire are worrying the population. The PSP says it will reinforce policing to ensure people's safety.
Fermelinda Carvalho assured that she is coordinating with the authorities, but acknowledged that she would like to have more police officers.
It is not yet certain whether this situation is related to the shooting incident yesterday near a supermarket in the city.
The 46-year-old victim was transported to the hospital in a serious condition. The suspects fled before the arrival of the PSP. The Judiciary Police are investigating the case.
It is not yet certain whether this situation is related to the shooting incident yesterday near a supermarket in the city.
The Alto Alentejo Local Health Unit (ULS) corrected incorrect information provided by its spokesperson: the 32-year-old victim, who was shot at the entrance of a supermarket, remains hospitalised.
The suspect behind the shooting is also on the run.
The victim was hit in the legs and arms by another man following a dispute. The suspect fled. The PJ will take over the investigation.
The tractor he was driving went off the road.
Allegedly, the incident stems from a family dispute.
The main challenge for Florestgal has been to aggregate forest properties, the new representative of the public management company pointed out today, acknowledging that it “has not been easy” to convince the owners.
The book 'Migrations', created by students from Portalegre, expresses their vision 'on identity, diversity, and belonging' at a time when children from various countries are arriving in the region.
217 individual doses of narcotics, specifically hashish, were seized.
It is essential that Portalegre tapestries receive greater international recognition; this should be a task promoted by those who take them abroad.
Luís Neves explains that damage caused by severe weather is also an increased risk factor this year for the spread of wildfires.
Since February, the Government has held the report from the working group tasked with finding an alternative to the state's emergency communications network. SIRESP failed during the April 2025 blackout.
The man allegedly assaulted his pregnant partner over the course of several months.
The alert was raised at 21:09, and 14 personnel and six vehicles were mobilised to the scene. There is no forecast for the reopening of the road.
The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) has questioned the government regarding recent issues at the orthopedics emergency service at Portalegre Hospital. Reports indicate that the service lacked an orthopedic specialist on duty between March 9 and 10, 2026, leading to patient transfers to other hospitals. This situation raises concerns about the hospital's capacity to respond effectively, especially given the region's existing healthcare access challenges and resource shortages. The PS seeks information on the frequency of such occurrences over the past year, measures being taken to ensure regular staffing of orthopedic specialists, and the government's plans to strengthen medical resources at the facility.
Seguro hardens his tone against André Ventura, accusing him of wanting to set the country back. In Portalegre, he devotes much of his speech to his rival, turning the rally into a political boxing ring.
The presidential candidate closed the evening in Portalegre with a speech in which he sought to underline the differences with André Ventura without mentioning him by name.
In Portalegre this morning, André Ventura said the Government 'has to be put in order.' 'The Government, with this health crisis and the bungling over the ambulances already decided by António Costa's government, is mocking the country,' he emphasised.
André Ventura challenges Luís Montenegro to say what he would do in a head-to-head second-round scenario against António José Seguro. In Portalegre, he bought tangerines and drew political conclusions from their size.
André Ventura challenges Luís Montenegro to clarify who the PSD would support in a potential run-off between him and António José Seguro. Campaigning at the Portalegre Market, the presidential candidate points out that there are pieces of government legislation that have only been approved with Chega's support.
António José Seguro says the Government delayed discussion of the controversial labour law solely to help Marques Mendes's candidacy. Tonight in Portalegre, the candidate again called for a pact on healthcare.
Home News Portugal hospital to be expanded Portugal hospital to be expanded Portalegre Hospital will be expanded through the purchase of a former diocesan college, creating a Health Campus with an estimated investment of around €40 million.
