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A motorcyclist died this Saturday following a collision with a fire department vehicle in Amarante. The fire truck was en route to assist with firefighting efforts in the neighboring municipality of Celorico de Basto when the accident occurred, leaving three firefighters injured.
The victim was transported to a hospital unit
A 78-year-old man from Amarante, who had been missing since Monday, August 31, was found this Friday, September 4, by the Porto Territorial Command of the National Republican Guard (GNR). The elderly man was found alive at 10:10 am by a Search and Rescue K-9 unit, consisting of a soldier and the dog Arka from the Viseu Territorial Command, on a dirt path in a forest area. The GNR search operations involved various territorial and intervention units, reinforced by an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) team from the Emergency Protection and Relief Unit (UEPS) and K-9 teams. After being located, medical emergency services were immediately called, and the man was transported to a hospital for evaluation. The GNR highlighted the success of the operation, noting the importance of coordination between different operational capabilities, such as K-9 units and drones, in search and rescue missions. In other news, the GNR warns of 'fake accident' scams, with losses exceeding 72,000 euros, and reports a 7.1% increase in GNR applications compared to the last recruitment drive.
The 78-year-old victim was found fallen on a forest path.
A duo fled with an automated payment machine.
A duo fled with an automated payment machine.
Menor foi vista pela mãe pela ultima vez na madrugada de sábado em casa. De manhã tinha desaparecido.
In addition to the fatality, at least three firefighters were reported injured in this accident.
A motorcyclist died following an accident involving a fire truck. Additionally, the final stage of the Volta a Portugal takes place today.
The Ministry of Economy assures that the construction obtained a favourable opinion from the various entities involved. The investment, led by SCOF II Investments, is around 3.2 million euros.
The Ministry of Economy has approved the construction of a 4-star rural hotel at Quinta Solar da Pousada in Amarante, located within the National Agricultural Reserve (RAN), citing 'relevant public interest'. The project, proposed by Scof II Investments, involves converting 14,733 square metres of protected land to non-agricultural use. The development, valued at approximately 3.2 million euros, aims to create five new jobs by restoring existing buildings and infrastructure while maintaining the property's agricultural character, including its vineyard and olive grove.
The channel's presenter will marry on August 28th in Amarante to doctor Ricardo Moutinho Guilherme, whom she met on television.
The relaxing sound of water constantly falling from a small dam serves as the soundtrack in this swimming area sheltered by vegetation. To “dive into secret waters”, Várzea hides 10 km from Amarante.
The 26-year-old, originally from Oliveira de Azeméis, was crowned in this year's edition of the pageant.
With the theme 'the place of genius and the genius of the place', Amarante — recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Music — is competing for the title against Guarda, Leiria, Óbidos, and Setúbal.
The man is suspected of making “repeated” death threats against the victim, his 61-year-old partner. The threats allegedly occurred on a “continuous” basis.
Man is suspected of making “repeated” death threats against the victim in the town of Vila Meã, in the municipality of Amarante.
“We intend to create an ecosystem that allows for the emergence of new names, so that this place, which was the fruit of so many cultural geniuses, continues to be special,” states the local authority.
An introduction to the model selected to compete for Portugal in the 2026 Miss Universe pageant.
The city of Amarante is set to host the regional final for the North of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
The mayor states that the city is no exception when it comes to housing. The city aims to cover 300 families, with 30% of the housing allocated to young people. Some dwellings were rehabilitated from vacant buildings.
Andreia Moreira Oliveira concludes her participation in the Miss Portugal pageant, having represented both the town of Vilela and the Portuguese diaspora in Switzerland.
The Tâmega e Sousa Local Health Unit will assume the costs related to the contract. The project is expected to be delivered in about two years.
The city of Amarante is getting ready to hold the final competition to crown the new Portuguese beauty queens.
Homem de 63 anos tinha na sua posse diversas fotografias e vídeos com material pornográfico envolvendo menores.
The 62-year-old radio host was in possession of photos and videos of child pornography. The man was discovered through a preventive operation by the Judiciary Police.
Homem de 63 anos tinha na sua posse diversas fotografias e vídeos com material pornográfico envolvendo menores.
A 25% stake in a water concession, currently held by Japanese investors, is being offered in an online auction with a starting price of 27,000 euros.
In recent weeks, news about animal abuse has been constant. There are over a thousand registered breeders in Portugal, and the recent case in Amarante was on that list. More than 300 dogs were rescued from a 'puppy mill'. They were living among feces and in cages solely to breed and have their puppies sold. But there are also those who follow a different path. CNN Portugal spoke with two breeders to find out what led them to choose this path. We also spoke with the GNR, one of the entities responsible for overseeing pet breeders.
The construction company, founded 80 years ago in Amarante and which began by doing business in Angola, now has a record order book. To Expresso, its chairman, Carlos Mota Santos, points out that “the engineering and construction sector is one of the sectors where economic cycle reversals are reflected with less immediacy” and believes that the group will continue to grow.
The site where the animals were kept, some allegedly in cages and amidst excrement, is located in the parish of Mancelos and held a municipal license for residential use only.
