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Latest news and stories from Santo Tirso.
Nearly 1,000 personnel are currently working to contain active wildfires in northern Portugal, with the situation in Arouca remaining the most concerning. While fires in Santo Tirso and Torre de Moncorvo have been brought under control, crews continue to combat multiple fronts in Boticas, where strong winds have complicated suppression efforts.
Observador reports the Santo Tirso municipal chamber has handed over nine equipped T0 apartments (studio flats) as part of local housing provision. The delivery is aimed at immediate housing needs and may signal more municipal allocations or social‑housing steps locally. Those looking for entry‑level or social housing in Santo Tirso should check the Câmara Municipal's application rules and waiting lists.
A studio (T0) is a one-room apartment with no separate bedroom, so living, sleeping and often kitchen areas share the same space. In Portugal listings T0 means zero bedrooms; these units are typically 20–40 m², usually the cheapest rental option and popular with students or single residents, so check whether the listing includes a full kitchen or only a kitchenette.
Defendants in the Santo Tirso illegal shelters case have been acquitted.
The 6th edition of the festival is themed 'Future: Present Time' and will feature 55 artists from 17 nationalities. This year will see the debut of the Vale do Ave Festival Orchestra.
The case involved crimes of animal cruelty, abandonment, and abuse of power affecting over 230 pets. Inês Sousa Real states that the acquittal is a “profound injustice and cause for outrage.”
The Matosinhos Court today acquitted a former Civil Protection coordinator of the Santo Tirso City Council, a former municipal veterinarian, and three owners of illegal animal shelters of more than 230 crimes of animal abuse.
More than 230 crimes of animal cruelty, abandonment, and abuse of power were involved.
The court did not find it proven, however, “that the defendants acted knowing they were causing suffering and inflicting abuse on the animals.”
The two owners of the 'Cantinho das 4 patas' shelter and a former Santo Tirso city councillor were charged with a total of 230 crimes against companion animals after 93 animals died in a fire.
The reading of the judgment is scheduled for 14:00 at the Matosinhos Court, in the Porto district.
The verdict regarding the death of 93 animals in a forest fire six years ago in Santo Tirso will be announced this week. More than 200 charges of animal abuse are also involved.
The PSP was on the scene and is investigating the causes of the accident.
There are 211 personnel on the ground, supported by 66 ground vehicles and two aerial assets
The Santo Tirso fire has entered the resolution phase.
The fire that broke out on Monday in Rebordões, in the municipality of Santo Tirso, has been under control since 18:40, the commander of the Moreira da Maia Volunteer Firefighters told Lusa today.
There is only one active front, but it is already of low intensity.
The fire in Torre de Moncorvo that spread to Carrazeda de Ansiães put villages at risk, but none had to be evacuated. Firefighters are still battling one fire front.
The fire started on Monday in Rebordões.
Favourable weather conditions, including high humidity and calm winds, are assisting firefighting efforts in Santo Tirso.
Active wildfires in the municipalities of Arouca, Moncorvo, and Santo Tirso are causing concern for emergency services.
The fire in Santo Tirso worsened throughout Tuesday. The flames approached houses and forced several precautionary evacuations.
Operational teams on the ground are now repositioning resources to the most critical areas.
The fire in Santo Tirso currently has three fronts. There are no houses at risk, but the flames came very close.
174 personnel and 55 vehicles are fighting the flames, and aerial support has already been requested.
The fire that broke out on Monday in Santo Tirso, in the Porto district, remains active this Tuesday, August 18, with four fronts, a source from the Porto Sub-Regional Command told Lusa. According to the source, the fire started on Monday in Rebordões at 17:40 and continues this Tuesday with several 'projections and reactivations'. There are 174 personnel and 55 vehicles fighting the flames, and aerial support has already been requested. The fire is burning in a scrubland area and 'there is currently no damage to homes or injuries to people', they added.
The fire is burning in a scrubland area with no damage to homes or casualties. 174 firefighters and 55 ground vehicles are currently battling the flames.
Authorities received the alert at 17:40.
Authorities received the alert at 17:40.
Founded by Airton dos Santos Pedro and Gabriel Marques dos Santos during the Covid-19 pandemic, vendinGO has acquired the Madil factory, located in Santo Tirso, which specializes in the production of paper cups covering the most common formats in the vending sector. The acquisition of this industrial unit, which has the capacity to produce 720 cups...
The material was being sold through online advertisements.
I think it is impossible for the court to remain indifferent to what happened six years ago, stated Inês Sousa Real, referring to the judicial decision scheduled for September.
The EN105 is closed in both directions.
