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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)







  • 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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  • 1373: Portugal and England sign the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty in London, a pact of perpetual friendship between King Fernando I and King Edward III. Renewed at Windsor in 1386, the treaty is the oldest still-active diplomatic alliance in the world.
  • 1808: Fishermen and farmers of Olhão, in the Algarve, rise up against the French occupation force, forcing the small garrison to flee. A schooner crewed by Olhão men — the 'Bom Sucesso' — would soon carry the news of the revolt across the Atlantic to the Portuguese court in Rio de Janeiro.
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Recent stories

Portugal education institution with new course on Bioenergy

📍 Portalegre🎓 Education🌱 Environment#higher-education+2 more
The Portugal News31 May

Portalegre: construction in Portugal fell from 120,000 to 20,000 houses per year – Secretary of State for Housing

📍 Portalegre🏠 Property🏛️ Government#property-market+2 more

The Secretary of State for Housing stated in Portalegre that annual housing construction in Portugal has dropped significantly from 120,000 to 20,000 units.

Rádio PortalegreRádio Portalegre29 May

Man sentenced to seven years in prison for rape in Portalegre psychiatric ward

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report

A 56-year-old man was convicted in court for abusing a girl in 2025 at the local hospital's psychiatric unit.

cmjornal.pt28 May
Man sentenced to seven years in prison for rape in Portalegre psychiatric ward

Man sentenced to seven years in prison for rape in Portalegre psychiatric ward

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+1 more

A 56-year-old man was convicted in court for abusing a girl in 2025 at the local hospital's psychiatric unit.

cmjornal.pt27 May
Man sentenced to seven years in prison for rape in Portalegre psychiatric ward

“I still don't really believe in this couple”: Ana Barbosa on the relationship between João Moura Caetano and Luíza Abreu

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture#celebrity-gossip+1 more

Commentators on the programme ‘Olá, Bom Dia!’ discuss the absence of João Moura Caetano's girlfriend at the José Elias Martins Bullring in Portalegre, where the horseman took part in a head-to-head with João Moura Júnior.

cmjornal.pt25 May
“I still don't really believe in this couple”: Ana Barbosa on the relationship between João Moura Caetano and Luíza Abreu

Portalegre: Ana Francisca Neto represents Portugal at the ISSF World Cup

📍 Portalegre⚽ Sports#shooting-sport

Ana Francisca Neto, from Portalegre, is set to compete for Portugal in the ISSF World Cup.

SAPOSAPO14 May
Portalegre: Ana Francisca Neto represents Portugal at the ISSF World Cup

PSP arrests woman suspected of attempting to stab her partner in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A 55-year-old man was seriously injured.

cmjornal.pt5 May
PSP arrests woman suspected of attempting to stab her partner in Portalegre

Woman suspected of attempting to stab partner in Portalegre released

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The attempted murder allegedly occurred in the context of domestic violence.

cmjornal.pt4 May
Woman suspected of attempting to stab partner in Portalegre released

PSP arrests woman suspected of attempting to stab her partner in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A 55-year-old man was seriously injured.

cmjornal.pt3 May
PSP arrests woman suspected of attempting to stab her partner in Portalegre

Man stabbed by wife in Portalegre. Suspect arrested

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The man was transported to the hospital due to the severity of his injuries

cnnportugal.iol.pt3 May
Man stabbed by wife in Portalegre. Suspect arrested

Parliament calls for urgent reinforcement in Portalegre courts

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+1 more

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.

observador.pt27 Apr
Parliament calls for urgent reinforcement in Portalegre courts

In Portalegre, conventual sweets return to the monastery this weekend

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

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.

publico.pt27 Apr
In Portalegre, conventual sweets return to the monastery this weekend

Man who attempted to strangle his mother in Portalegre released

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

There is evidence of the crime, but the suspect has been authorised to return to the home where he lives with the victim.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
Man who attempted to strangle his mother in Portalegre released

Polytechnic of Portalegre opens 4 bachelor's degrees and one master's degree

📍 Portalegre🎓 Education#higher-education+1 more

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.

observador.pt23 Apr
Polytechnic of Portalegre opens 4 bachelor's degrees and one master's degree

PSP guarantees it will reinforce policing in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

Disagreements between families involving exchanges of gunfire are worrying the population. The PSP says it will reinforce policing to ensure people's safety.

cmjornal.pt23 Apr
PSP guarantees it will reinforce policing in Portalegre

Mayor of Portalegre concerned about shootings, but guarantees a "safe city"

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

Fermelinda Carvalho assured that she is coordinating with the authorities, but acknowledged that she would like to have more police officers.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr
Mayor of Portalegre concerned about shootings, but guarantees a "safe city"

New shooting incident leaves one person seriously injured in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

It is not yet certain whether this situation is related to the shooting incident yesterday near a supermarket in the city.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr
New shooting incident leaves one person seriously injured in Portalegre

Man seriously injured after being shot in a car

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

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.

Observador21 Apr
Man seriously injured after being shot in a car

New shooting incident leaves one person seriously injured in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

It is not yet certain whether this situation is related to the shooting incident yesterday near a supermarket in the city.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
New shooting incident leaves one person seriously injured in Portalegre

ULS apologises: shooting victim remains hospitalised

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+1 more

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.

Observador21 Apr
ULS apologises: shooting victim remains hospitalised

Man shot on Monday in Portalegre has fled the hospital

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The suspect behind the shooting is also on the run.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Man shot on Monday in Portalegre has fled the hospital

Man injured after being shot outdoors in Portalegre

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

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.

Observador20 Apr
Man injured after being shot outdoors in Portalegre

Man seriously injured in workplace accident in the municipality of Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal💼 Work#workplace-accident

The tractor he was driving went off the road.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Man seriously injured in workplace accident in the municipality of Portalegre

Man shoots another near a supermarket car park in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Allegedly, the incident stems from a family dispute.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Man shoots another near a supermarket car park in Portalegre

Main challenge is to aggregate forest properties, says Florestgal representative

📍 Portalegre🌱 Environment💶 Finance#land-management+2 more

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.

RTP Notícias16 Apr
Main challenge is to aggregate forest properties, says Florestgal representative

Students from Portalegre wrote a book about migration

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture🎓 Education#integration+1 more

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.

Observador13 Apr
Students from Portalegre wrote a book about migration

PSP arrests two drug trafficking suspects in Portalegre

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

217 individual doses of narcotics, specifically hashish, were seized.

Correio da Manhã10 Apr
PSP arrests two drug trafficking suspects in Portalegre

National treasure

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

It is essential that Portalegre tapestries receive greater international recognition; this should be a task promoted by those who take them abroad.

Observador8 Apr
National treasure

Ministry of Internal Administration predicts a "complicated year" for wildfires and promises news on SIRESP "within a few days"

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#wildfires+3 more

Luís Neves explains that damage caused by severe weather is also an increased risk factor this year for the spread of wildfires.

Correio da Manhã30 Mar
Ministry of Internal Administration predicts a "complicated year" for wildfires and promises news on SIRESP "within a few days"

Wildfires: Ministry of Internal Administration predicts a "complicated year" and promises news on SIRESP "within a few days"

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#wildfires+3 more

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.

Público30 Mar
Wildfires: Ministry of Internal Administration predicts a "complicated year" and promises news on SIRESP "within a few days"