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The engineering project will be completed by the end of July. Following this, the procurement process for the construction works will be launched immediately.
In a statement, the PJ reports that the suspect allegedly started the fire using a direct flame, “apparently following a disagreement with neighbours”.
The suspect allegedly started the fire using an open flame, apparently following disagreements with neighbours, creating a danger to a significant forest area in Amarante.
The fire created a danger to a significant forest area, as well as to several buildings, especially residences in the area and within the forest patch itself, according to the PJ.
In a statement, the PJ reports that the suspect allegedly started the fire using a direct flame, “apparently following a disagreement with neighbours”.
Of the usual complaints about noise and smell, none can be pointed at the new electric buses in Amarante, which will be presented on Friday, according to councillor Moura e Silva.
A theatre group from Brazil is back in Portugal to perform a production that combines theatrical elements with circus arts.
Joana Marques praises a specific location in Portugal, and the article provides recommendations for the best place to try the traditional chicken blood rice dish.
Sebastien Ogier dropped from the top spot after a tyre failure during the second-to-last stage of the event.
Ogier puts in a commanding performance during the heavy weather conditions in the Amarante stage of the Rally de Portugal.
Oliver Solberg regains the lead in the Rally de Portugal with a narrow margin of half a second.
Oliver Solberg sets the fastest time in the Amarante stage, while Sébastien Ogier extends his overall lead in the rally.
The Rali de Portugal continues to take shape with the second day of reconnaissance on the roads of Amarante.
The Rally de Portugal route includes a 26.24 km stage in Amarante on May 9th, which will be driven in two separate passes.
The top competitors in the world are taking part in the Rally de Portugal.
After a deep renovation that left the boutique hotel looking brand new without compromising its classic elegance, Casa da Calçada, in Amarante, was chosen as the Novelty of the Year by the 2026 Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide.
IWG has selected the city of Amarante to launch its first Open Office location in Portugal.
The first centre in the country for the Open Office brand, part of the International Workplace Group (IWG) dedicated to hybrid work solutions, has opened in the city of Amarante, replacing the former I-Side coworking space. With a capacity for 89 workstations, this centre, which also includes private offices and creative areas, is presented as...
Francisco Assis's decision was communicated to Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro last week.
MEP Francisco Assis announced on Thursday, April 9, that he informed PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro of his unavailability to remain in the party's National Secretariat, citing a lack of time to perform executive party duties due to his responsibilities in Brussels, Strasbourg, and Amarante. Assis expressed his support for Carneiro, who was re-elected without opposition, and will step down before the National Commission meeting on April 19.
At 27, Francisco Quintas is no longer a newcomer to the Michelin universe. In 2024, he earned his first star in Lisbon. He returned to Amarante to be awarded “Young Chef 2026” and to reclaim the distinction for the Largo do Paço restaurant.
The Alto Tâmega, Daivões, and Gouvães dams 'play a decisive role in flood management,' according to the Portuguese Environment Agency. Expresso visited Iberdrola's Tâmega 'cascade,' which helped prevent the city of Amarante from being submerged this year.
Those who booked a table for dinner this Tuesday night at Largo do Paço, the restaurant at Casa da Calçada in Amarante, risk starting their tasting menu expecting a unique gastronomic experience and finishing the 15th course with a Michelin star already in mind. The new selection for the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 will be announced this...
Hugo Pereira dos Santos, a reporter for CNN Portugal, provides an update on the situation in Amarante.
In areas along the Tâmega river, people are already fearing the effects of the rain expected overnight. CNN Portugal journalist Sofia Fernandes was with a group of business owners who were removing equipment from outside to avoid damage.
In Amarante, the Tâmega River remains stable, with the level at 2.5 metres, despite the forecasted worsening of rain during the early hours. In statements to CNN Portugal, Civil Protection says that riverside residents and traders have been warned and have already removed belongings from cellars, with constant monitoring continuing.
The position was announced by Rui Tavares and Isabel Mendes Lopes at a joint press conference at the Amarante Cine-Teatro, the 'headquarters' of Jorge Pinto's campaign.
