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Porto to study electric scooter safety after fatal accident

📍 Matosinhos⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+3 more

The Porto City Council (Câmara Municipal do Porto) has unanimously approved a study on electric scooter accidents following the death of a 25-year-old woman. The study aims to collect data on accidents and formulate recommendations to improve safety for users of this transport mode.

The Câmara do Porto is Porto’s city council (Câmara Municipal do Porto), the municipal authority responsible for local services, urban planning and social programmes. It handles permits, local taxes and housing or social-support policies, so its decisions directly affect residents and property owners in the city.

2 sources →27 Apr
Porto to study electric scooter safety after fatal accident

Recent stories

Man sentenced to nine years in prison for drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

Nine young people, also involved in this case, received suspended prison sentences ranging from one year and three months to four years and ten months. Five other defendants were acquitted of the crimes.

cmjornal.pt30 Apr
Man sentenced to nine years in prison for drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon

Luísa Salgueiro confirms she will go to court in May regarding a hotel at Praia da Memória

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#legal-reforms+1 more

The Mayor of Matosinhos confirmed that the developer is demanding 19 million euros in compensation.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
Luísa Salgueiro confirms she will go to court in May regarding a hotel at Praia da Memória

On Mother's Day, these 12 restaurants are perfect for celebrating with the family

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy

A curated list of 12 dining venues ideal for family celebrations on Mother's Day.

Expresso29 Apr
On Mother's Day, these 12 restaurants are perfect for celebrating with the family

81 million euro plan to restore the Leça River under public consultation

📍 Porto🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#sustainability+1 more

Ecological restoration is combined with the reduction of pollutant discharges, climate adaptation, and remediation of contaminated areas, in addition to real-time monitoring of the river's status.

publico.pt29 Apr

81 million euro plan to restore the Leça River in public consultation

📍 Porto🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#sustainability+1 more

Among the general outlines of the “mobilising” plan, according to the documents available for public consultation from this Wednesday until June 12, is the renaturalisation of 19.2 kilometres of river sections.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
81 million euro plan to restore the Leça River in public consultation

Matosinhos City Council to support the 2026 Rally de Portugal with 185,000 euros

📍 Porto🏛️ Government🧭 Travel#tourism+1 more

The local government of Matosinhos has announced a financial contribution of 185,000 euros to support the hosting of the 2026 Rally de Portugal.

Jornal de NotíciasJornal de Notícias28 Apr

The best of the best in the restaurant and hotel industry in Portugal

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

A look at the top-tier establishments within the Portuguese hospitality and dining sectors.

sicnoticias.pt27 Apr

What to do? Tuesday is the day to explore Música Viva and enter the archive of Lúcio Costa

📍 Porto🎭 Culture#architecture+2 more

Joining the music and poetry festival and the exhibition on the Brazilian architect are the notes of Raquel Martins, Lula Pena, and 2 Pares de Botas.

publico.pt27 Apr
What to do? Tuesday is the day to explore Música Viva and enter the archive of Lúcio Costa

Portuguese police arrest two Brazilians suspected of trafficking one tonne of cocaine

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

Authorities in Portugal have detained two Brazilian nationals on suspicion of involvement in the trafficking of one tonne of cocaine.

Público26 Apr

Portuguese police arrest two Brazilians suspected of trafficking one tonne of cocaine

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Authorities in Portugal have detained two Brazilian nationals on suspicion of involvement in the trafficking of one tonne of cocaine.

Público26 Apr
Portuguese police arrest two Brazilians suspected of trafficking one tonne of cocaine

"There are no words to describe what I am feeling": José Barbosa lost his construction company due to a fire

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal💼 Work#fire-incident+1 more

The owner of the company that burned down in S. Mamede de Infesta reports losses of half a million euros.

cmjornal.pt26 Apr
"There are no words to describe what I am feeling": José Barbosa lost his construction company due to a fire

01h Fire destroys carpentry workshop in São Mamede de Infesta

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#public-safety+1 more

A fire broke out at a carpentry business in the early hours of the morning in São Mamede de Infesta.

rtp.pt26 Apr
01h Fire destroys carpentry workshop in São Mamede de Infesta

Legal bullying

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#legal-reforms+1 more

Portugal is required to implement the directive starting from May 7th.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr
Legal bullying

Fire breaks out at a carpentry workshop in Matosinhos

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

The alert was raised at 21:37 and several fire departments are on the scene.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr
Fire breaks out at a carpentry workshop in Matosinhos

Fire breaks out at a carpentry workshop in Matosinhos

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

The alert was raised at 21:37 and several fire departments are on the scene.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr
Fire breaks out at a carpentry workshop in Matosinhos

Matosinhos municipality grants land to cooperatives for the construction of 140 affordable rental units

📍 Porto🏠 Property🏛️ Government#affordable-housing+2 more

In addition to the 90-year land grant, the municipality is providing €75,000 in support, exemptions from urban planning fees, and a fast-track approval process for the projects.

expresso.pt25 Apr
Matosinhos municipality grants land to cooperatives for the construction of 140 affordable rental units

Spinal surgery postponed six times at Pedro Hispano Hospital in Matosinhos

📍 Porto🩺 Health⚖️ Legal#healthcare+2 more

The hospital confirmed to CM that the successive postponements are due to a lack of beds.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr
Spinal surgery postponed six times at Pedro Hispano Hospital in Matosinhos

Firefighters rescue dog from 25-metre deep well in Leça da Palmeira

📍 Porto🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#emergency-services

The animal was taken to the Matosinhos Official Animal Collection Centre.

cmjornal.pt24 Apr
Firefighters rescue dog from 25-metre deep well in Leça da Palmeira

Ton of cocaine that entered Portugal was hidden in sugar bags

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+2 more

A shipment of one tonne of cocaine smuggled into Portugal was discovered concealed within bags of sugar.

Jornal de NotíciasJornal de Notícias24 Apr
Ton of cocaine that entered Portugal was hidden in sugar bags

The Garden Condominium in Matosinhos, Portugal

📍 Porto🏠 Property#property-market+1 more
E-ArchitectE-Architect24 Apr

Angels Way fund invests in Matosinhos technology to diagnose ear infections in children

📍 Porto💡 Technology🩺 Health#health-tech+2 more

The investment fund Angels Way has invested approximately 50,000 euros in the Portuguese technology Otitest, which has created a digital device to detect ear infections in children at home. This is the investor group's first venture into the health tech sector and demonstrates that the company Metablue Solution... made itself heard. The startup...

eco.sapo.pt24 Apr
Angels Way fund invests in Matosinhos technology to diagnose ear infections in children

Letters to the editor

📍 Porto🏛️ Government🩺 Health#state-budget+1 more

A section of a newspaper or publication featuring letters sent by readers to the editor.

publico.pt24 Apr
Letters to the editor

GNR issued 15 notices of violation in Matosinhos in 2025

📍 Porto🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#fire-prevention+2 more

The local authority is intensifying rural fire prevention actions, having already cleared 38.36 hectares of land and fuel management strips. The forecast is to reach approximately 90 hectares by June.

observador.pt23 Apr
GNR issued 15 notices of violation in Matosinhos in 2025

Inmate injured in fire at Santa Cruz do Bispo

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety+1 more

The fire broke out in the men's area of the Matosinhos prison at 19:26 and was declared extinguished at 19:51. The inmate was transported to Pedro Hispano Hospital.

observador.pt23 Apr
Inmate injured in fire at Santa Cruz do Bispo

Inmate suffers minor injuries in fire at Santa Cruz do Bispo prison

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The GNR was called to the scene.

cmjornal.pt23 Apr
Inmate suffers minor injuries in fire at Santa Cruz do Bispo prison

Fire at Santa Cruz do Bispo Prison leaves one inmate injured

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

The person with minor injuries was transported to Pedro Hispano Hospital in Matosinhos.

publico.pt23 Apr
Fire at Santa Cruz do Bispo Prison leaves one inmate injured

Traffickers give one thousand euros and drugs to prisoner already on temporary release

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

An inmate from the Custoias prison in Matosinhos was caught by guards while bringing in packages.

cmjornal.pt23 Apr
Traffickers give one thousand euros and drugs to prisoner already on temporary release

Request for recognition of Livraria Lello rejected

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

The refusal was based on “strict legal reasons,” said the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. One of them is the “legal impossibility of the business of transforming an association into a foundation.”

observador.pt22 Apr
Request for recognition of Livraria Lello rejected

Request for recognition of the Livraria Lello Foundation rejected

📍 Porto🏛️ Government🎭 Culture#government-policy+1 more

The Government has rejected the request for recognition of the Livraria Lello Foundation, based in Matosinhos, which was created at the beginning of 2024 with the aim of promoting reading, critical thinking, and the preservation of cultural heritage. The order, signed by the Secretary of State for the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Tiago Macieirinha, was published...

eco.sapo.pt22 Apr
Request for recognition of the Livraria Lello Foundation rejected

Fishermen navigate a 'sea of uncertainty': Professionals believe the sector in Portugal is "doomed"

📍 Porto💼 Work🏖️ Daily Life#economic-activity

Fishing professionals want to fight for better conditions in the sector and preserve this profession, which is also part of our country's identity.

cmjornal.pt22 Apr
Fishermen navigate a 'sea of uncertainty': Professionals believe the sector in Portugal is "doomed"