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"They were lured with the illusion of a professional career": Prosecutor requests conviction for 'Catão'

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal💼 Work#crime-report+2 more

The Public Prosecutor's Office states that 11 illegal players were brought to São Pedro da Cova and has requested that the coach also be punished.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
"They were lured with the illusion of a professional career": Prosecutor requests conviction for 'Catão'

Public Prosecutor's Office seeks conviction of Vítor Catão for aiding illegal immigration

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🛂 Immigration#crime-report+1 more

S. Pedro da Cova players were sleeping under a stadium bench. The prosecutor states that Brazilian players were being lured.

publico.pt27 Apr
Public Prosecutor's Office seeks conviction of Vítor Catão for aiding illegal immigration

"They were lured with the illusion of a professional career": Prosecutor requests conviction for 'Catão'

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🛂 Immigration#illegal-immigration+2 more

The Public Prosecutor's Office states that 11 illegal players were brought to São Pedro da Cova and has requested that the coach also be punished.

cmjornal.pt27 Apr
"They were lured with the illusion of a professional career": Prosecutor requests conviction for 'Catão'

Benfica beats Nun'Álvares and lifts the women's futsal Portuguese Cup for the 10th time

📍 Porto⚽ Sports#benfica+2 more

A goal by Fifó gave Benfica the victory today in the women's futsal Portuguese Cup final against Nun'Álvares, winning 1-0 in Gondomar, where the Lisbon side secured the trophy for the 10th time, their fourth consecutive win.

rtp.pt26 Apr
Benfica beats Nun'Álvares and lifts the women's futsal Portuguese Cup for the 10th time

Finals with Placard individual awards

📍 Porto⚽ Sports#futsal+2 more

The finals will feature individual awards sponsored by Placard.

FPFFPF26 Apr
Finals with Placard individual awards

SL Benfica vs GCR Nun'Alvares (14:00, Canal 11)

📍 Porto⚽ Sports#futsal+1 more

Match between SL Benfica and GCR Nun'Alvares scheduled for 14:00, broadcast on Canal 11.

FPFFPF26 Apr
SL Benfica vs GCR Nun'Alvares (14:00, Canal 11)

One year later, anti-blackout measures promised by the Government remain on paper

📍 Porto🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#energy+2 more

The Government wants the Tapada do Outeiro natural gas power plant to be operational by 2030, but the public tender has been postponed until 2027.

expresso.pt23 Apr
One year later, anti-blackout measures promised by the Government remain on paper

Pedro Teiga: “And what about the day we don't have politicians who have learned to swim in the river?”

📍 Porto🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

Environmental engineer Pedro Teiga advocates for nature-based river rehabilitation and issues a warning: a generation of decision-makers is approaching who have never had “river experience”.

Público21 Apr
Pedro Teiga: “And what about the day we don't have politicians who have learned to swim in the river?”

Municipalities welcome end of prior visa and criticise new deadline

📍 Porto🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+2 more

A new directive reduces the deadline for public administration commitments in general to 30 days. The current legal regime, with a 90-day deadline, is already being applied in an “almost impeccable” manner, argues Pimpão.

Observador15 Apr
Municipalities welcome end of prior visa and criticise new deadline

Municipalities oppose shorter payment deadlines and support ending the Court of Auditors' prior approval

📍 Porto🏛️ Government💶 Finance#government-policy+1 more

The National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) expressed its opposition this Wednesday in Gondomar to the amendment of the law on commitments and arrears, which proposes a payment deadline of 30 or 60 days instead of the current 90 days. “There is no need for this change,” argued president Pedro Pimpão, calling on the Government to...

ECO15 Apr
Municipalities oppose shorter payment deadlines and support ending the Court of Auditors' prior approval

ANMP views being a "mere observer" in the Local Finance Law group "with surprise"

📍 Porto🏛️ Government💶 Finance#government-policy+1 more

The National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) notes “with surprise” that it is a “mere observer” in the Local Finance Law working group, considering its formation “late”, although it welcomes the initiative, it was announced today.

RTP Notícias15 Apr
ANMP views being a "mere observer" in the Local Finance Law group "with surprise"

Public lighting returns to streets that had been in the dark for two and a half months in Gondomar

📍 Porto🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-lighting+2 more

Situation resolved following a report by CM. The municipality states that E-Redes is replacing the affected equipment.

Correio da Manhã15 Apr
Public lighting returns to streets that had been in the dark for two and a half months in Gondomar

SNPC calls for the resignation of the fire chief in Gondomar

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

The SNPC accuses Marco Martins of suspending more than 20 volunteers for speaking out about the corporation. The former mayor of Gondomar rejects the accusations and counterattacks.

Observador13 Apr
SNPC calls for the resignation of the fire chief in Gondomar

Union demands resignation of Areosa/Rio Tinto fire chief in Gondomar

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

At issue is the fact that the commander decided to sideline more than 20 volunteers simply because they spoke freely about the corporation's affairs, reacting to abusive behaviour that violated fundamental rights.

Correio da Manhã13 Apr
Union demands resignation of Areosa/Rio Tinto fire chief in Gondomar

Streets in Gondomar remain without public lighting two months after storm

📍 Porto🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

Residents report that elderly people have stopped walking on the streets and warn of risks due to traffic. The case has already been reported to the Municipality.

Correio da Manhã11 Apr
Streets in Gondomar remain without public lighting two months after storm

EN222 bypass in Feira, Gondomar and Castelo de Paiva awarded for 70.2 million euros

📍 Porto🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#road-construction+2 more

The construction of the bypass to the National Road 222 (EN222) between Canedo (Santa Maria da Feira) and Pedorido (Castelo de Paiva), which also crosses Lomba (Gondomar), was awarded to DST for 70.2 million euros, as published this Wednesday on the public procurement portal Base. The project has an execution period of 900 days.

ECO8 Apr
EN222 bypass in Feira, Gondomar and Castelo de Paiva awarded for 70.2 million euros

Fire destroys car in Gondomar

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

The driver still tried to extinguish the flames, but without success.

Correio da Manhã31 Mar
Fire destroys car in Gondomar

Fire destroys car in Gondomar

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The driver still tried to extinguish the flames, but without success.

Correio da Manhã31 Mar
Fire destroys car in Gondomar

Man named as formal suspect in A1 accident

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#crime-report+2 more

A 31-year-old man, who does not hold a driving licence, has been named as a formal suspect following an accident on the A1 motorway in Gondomar. According to the GNR, the suspect allegedly fled the scene without providing assistance to a 27-year-old victim.

Observador30 Mar
Man named as formal suspect in A1 accident

Woman injured after falling from motorcycle travelling at 200 km/h on the A41; rider fled the scene

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+2 more

A 27-year-old woman was injured after falling from a motorcycle travelling at 200 km/h on the A41 near Gondomar on Sunday afternoon. The rider, identified as the victim's brother, fled the scene without providing assistance. The 31-year-old man, who did not hold a valid driving licence, has been charged with dangerous driving, failure to provide assistance, driving without a licence, and negligent bodily harm. The victim remains in hospital in Porto with a guarded prognosis.

Dinheiro Vivo30 Mar
Woman injured after falling from motorcycle travelling at 200 km/h on the A41; rider fled the scene

Motorcyclist injured after crashing on the A41 in Gondomar

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+2 more

The victim was transported to the Santo António hospital in Porto.

Correio da Manhã29 Mar
Motorcyclist injured after crashing on the A41 in Gondomar

Footballers change their version in exploitation case. Public Prosecutor opens criminal proceedings

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal💼 Work#labor-exploitation+3 more

Two footballers cleared the defendants and blamed a deceased former official. The judge stated that she felt the witnesses were “tense” during the trial.

Público23 Mar
Footballers change their version in exploitation case. Public Prosecutor opens criminal proceedings

Registered sex offender stalks and attacks 10 women in 3 months

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

He was released from prison in 2020 after serving a sentence for rape and robbery crimes.

Correio da Manhã19 Mar
Registered sex offender stalks and attacks 10 women in 3 months

Two accidents cause four injuries in Gondomar

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+2 more

A car running off the road and a collision in less than two hours mobilise emergency services for the victims.

Correio da Manhã15 Mar
Two accidents cause four injuries in Gondomar

4 theft suspects arrested in possession of cash and gold

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The GNR/Porto reported that the alleged robbers, aged between 25 and 42, were arrested on Wednesday in the municipalities of Gondomar, Matosinhos, and Valongo.

Observador13 Mar
4 theft suspects arrested in possession of cash and gold

GNR arrests four suspects for thefts in Gondomar in possession of cash and gold

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The GNR stated that, in addition to those arrested, five other men aged between 22 and 56 were named as formal suspects.

Correio da Manhã13 Mar
GNR arrests four suspects for thefts in Gondomar in possession of cash and gold

Four arrested for theft of goods and household appliances in Gondomar

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Several items were seized, including bags containing boxes of perfume, detergents, and other hygiene and cleaning products.

Correio da Manhã12 Mar
Four arrested for theft of goods and household appliances in Gondomar

Scams targeting the elderly yield thousands of euros in Gondomar. 5 people arrested

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

The suspects gained thousands of euros from the scams, which occurred mainly in the districts of Porto, Aveiro, and in the Alto Minho region.

Correio da Manhã11 Mar
Scams targeting the elderly yield thousands of euros in Gondomar. 5 people arrested

GNR carries out operation to combat fraud against the elderly in Gondomar. There are seven arrest warrants

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

Suspects gained thousands of euros from the scams, which occurred mainly in the districts of Porto, Aveiro, and in the Alto Minho region.

Correio da Manhã11 Mar
GNR carries out operation to combat fraud against the elderly in Gondomar. There are seven arrest warrants

“Imminent threat of flooding” sees GNR rescue 25 dogs in Gondomar

📍 Porto🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#flooding+3 more

GNR police have led a rescue operation today for 25 dogs at risk of seeing their shelters flooded by rising river waters. As every hour brings further news of communities The post “Imminent threat of flooding” sees GNR rescue 25 dogs in Gondomar appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident29 Jan
“Imminent threat of flooding” sees GNR rescue 25 dogs in Gondomar