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Penafiel Racing Fest gathers 150,000 people and prepares the ground for Brazilian drivers

📍 Porto🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#motorsport+1 more

On the weekend that Brazil debuted in the World Cup with a draw against Morocco, the driver from Bahia, Adroaldo Weisheimer, announced his intention to compete in the 2027 edition of the Penafiel Racing Fest.

publico.pt14 Jun
Penafiel Racing Fest gathers 150,000 people and prepares the ground for Brazilian drivers

José Luís Carneiro criticises Government for not making social health a priority

📍 Porto🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+1 more

At the end of his visit to the Tâmega e Sousa Hospital Centre, the PS leader said that if the issue “were a priority, it would be being resolved” and focused on the lack of social response for the elderly.

publico.pt6 Jun

José Luís Carneiro criticises Government for not making social healthcare a priority

📍 Porto🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+2 more

The Socialist Party (PS) secretary-general criticised the Government today for failing to 'guarantee a social safety net' in healthcare to prevent the elderly from spending years in hospitals, urging them to 'take responsibility'.

rtp.pt6 Jun
José Luís Carneiro criticises Government for not making social healthcare a priority

Carneiro criticises Government for its actions in social healthcare

📍 Porto🩺 Health🏛️ Government#healthcare+2 more

In Penafiel, he heard warnings from the Board of Directors regarding the occupation of 'about 60 beds per day by people who remain in the hospital because they lack family or social support'.

observador.pt6 Jun
Carneiro criticises Government for its actions in social healthcare

Effective prison sentences for 10 of the 12 defendants who assaulted nurses and security at Famalicão Hospital

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

All defendants are currently at liberty and will remain so until the final court ruling.

cmjornal.pt29 May
Effective prison sentences for 10 of the 12 defendants who assaulted nurses and security at Famalicão Hospital

Penafiel invests in a programme that helps young people socialise

📍 Porto🩺 Health🏖️ Daily Life#social-services+1 more

A programme dedicated to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder already has more than 30 on its attendance list. It is run by psychologists and therapists to provide socialisation skills to the young people.

observador.pt27 May
Penafiel invests in a programme that helps young people socialise

Entre-os-Rios Fire Chief fears "tragedy" with high-voltage cables over the Douro

📍 Porto🚇 Infrastructure🌱 Environment#public-safety+1 more

“We cannot ignore the impact that this infrastructure could have,” says Filipe Almeida.

cmjornal.pt25 May
Entre-os-Rios Fire Chief fears "tragedy" with high-voltage cables over the Douro

Pre-trial detention for man suspected of starting forest fire in Penafiel

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

After starting the fire, he hid near the scene and was found by firefighters.

cmjornal.pt25 May
Pre-trial detention for man suspected of starting forest fire in Penafiel

Truck carrying a car catches fire on the A4 in Penafiel

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety

The driver managed to escape without suffering any injuries.

cmjornal.pt25 May
Truck carrying a car catches fire on the A4 in Penafiel

Stove explodes and leaves one injured in Penafiel

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

The victim was transported to Padre Américo Hospital.

cmjornal.pt24 May
Stove explodes and leaves one injured in Penafiel

Elderly couple injured and displaced after house fire in Penafiel

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

The victims were transported to Padre Américo Hospital.

cmjornal.pt24 May
Elderly couple injured and displaced after house fire in Penafiel

Two injured in car crash on the A4

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The GNR was on the scene and is investigating the causes of the accident.

cmjornal.pt24 May
Two injured in car crash on the A4

PAN files criminal complaint for animal abuse in Penafiel

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+1 more

Inês Sousa Real reported the poor conditions in which she found a group of dogs belonging to hunters, but housed in a space rented by the Penafiel municipality, next to the municipal kennel.

observador.pt23 May
PAN files criminal complaint for animal abuse in Penafiel

Hunters' dogs found mistreated in Penafiel, PAN reports

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+1 more

The animals are in “deplorable conditions, surrounded by faeces, without water and without food”.

cmjornal.pt23 May
Hunters' dogs found mistreated in Penafiel, PAN reports

Humberto Brito of the PS has parliamentary immunity lifted

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

The Assembly of the Republic voted without any opposition to lift the socialist's immunity. The case involves alleged crimes of defamation and insult and is being heard in Penafiel.

observador.pt15 May
Humberto Brito of the PS has parliamentary immunity lifted

Humberto Brito has parliamentary immunity lifted to answer in court

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

The PS deputy will provide statements to the justice system following a complaint of alleged defamation against him.

cmjornal.pt15 May
Humberto Brito has parliamentary immunity lifted to answer in court

Man suspected of killing another after insults to his minor daughter goes on trial at the Penafiel Court

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

Vítor Pinto is currently serving a pre-trial detention order.

cmjornal.pt14 May
Man suspected of killing another after insults to his minor daughter goes on trial at the Penafiel Court

Man suspected of killing another after insults to his minor daughter goes on trial at the Penafiel Court

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

Vítor Pinto is currently serving a pre-trial detention order.

cmjornal.pt13 May
Man suspected of killing another after insults to his minor daughter goes on trial at the Penafiel Court

The pilgrimage to Fátima for May 13th has begun

📍 Porto🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#tourism

A group of 215 people set off from Penafiel this morning. They are supported by more than 50 volunteers.

rtp.pt6 May
The pilgrimage to Fátima for May 13th has begun

GNR arrests 4 alleged drug traffickers in Penafiel

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The GNR seized 333 doses of hashish, 99 doses of cocaine, and 87 doses of heroin, and arrested four suspects who have already undergone their first judicial interrogation at the Penafiel Court.

Observador15 Apr
GNR arrests 4 alleged drug traffickers in Penafiel

Six arrested for drug trafficking in Penafiel

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#crime-report

One of the suspects who was brought before a judge was remanded in custody.

Correio da Manhã15 Apr
Six arrested for drug trafficking in Penafiel

Fertility: Tâmega e Sousa Local Health Unit creates nutrition consultation

📍 Porto🩺 Health🏖️ Daily Life#medical-services+1 more

A deficit of micronutrients such as zinc and selenium affects sperm quality. Experts advocate for simple dietary changes to improve reproductive health.

Observador9 Apr
Fertility: Tâmega e Sousa Local Health Unit creates nutrition consultation

Woman arrested on suspicion of starting forest fire

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#crime-report+2 more

A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Penafiel on suspicion of starting a forest fire from a controlled burn. In total, 3,500 square metres of vegetation were destroyed.

Observador2 Apr
Woman arrested on suspicion of starting forest fire

Woman arrested in Penafiel on suspicion of starting forest fire with a controlled burn

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#crime-report+2 more

The detainee was named a formal suspect and the facts were reported to the Judicial Court of Penafiel.

Correio da Manhã2 Apr
Woman arrested in Penafiel on suspicion of starting forest fire with a controlled burn

Cinfães and Penafiel municipal master plans suspended for two wastewater treatment plants

📍 Porto🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#regulation+2 more

Published in the Diário da República, the partial suspension also covers the Crestuma-Lever reservoir plan. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will have to provide an opinion on the projects.

Observador25 Mar
Cinfães and Penafiel municipal master plans suspended for two wastewater treatment plants

Young couple dies after car falls into water reservoir in Penafiel

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The accident occurred in an isolated area with poor access. There are no witnesses, so the time the vehicle fell into the water remains unknown.

Correio da Manhã25 Mar
Young couple dies after car falls into water reservoir in Penafiel

Young couple dies after car falls into water reservoir in Penafiel

📍 Porto⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The accident occurred in an isolated area with poor access. There are no witnesses, so the time the vehicle fell into the water remains unknown.

Correio da Manhã25 Mar
Young couple dies after car falls into water reservoir in Penafiel

Car crash causes two fatalities in Penafiel

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

Paço de Sousa firefighters are on the scene.

Correio da Manhã24 Mar
Car crash causes two fatalities in Penafiel

Two dead after car overturns and falls into a reservoir in Penafiel

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

The alert was given around 09:00

CNN Portugal24 Mar
Two dead after car overturns and falls into a reservoir in Penafiel

Car crash causes two fatalities in Penafiel

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

Paço de Sousa firefighters are on the scene.

Correio da Manhã24 Mar
Car crash causes two fatalities in Penafiel