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A wildfire burning in the municipality of Santo Tirso led to the evacuation of the Vale do Pisão housing estate and the closure of National Road 105 on Tuesday. Over 150 personnel, supported by dozens of vehicles and aerial assets, are working to contain the blaze, which has been burning on two active fronts. Meanwhile, emergency services are also responding to a separate fire in the municipality of Gondomar.
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.
Joaquim Couto allegedly used data from 800 members of the Misericórdia to promote his candidacy for the December elections. The complaint was filed on Friday.
The issue concerns the improper use of the institution's database.
The Brazilian multinational WEG, which specialises in the manufacture and sale of electric motors and other components, plans to continue strengthening its operations in Portugal over the coming years. From its industrial park in Santo Tirso, where it operates two factories and a new logistics warehouse producing low and high-voltage motors, the company...
Joaquim Couto allegedly used contacts of 800 members to announce his candidacy for the leadership of the Santa Casa. The database was created following a cyberattack in June.
Flames broke out in the Santo Tirso area.
The fire in Santo Tirso is currently in the final stage of extinguishing hot spots and monitoring for flare-ups.
The fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Água Longa, in the municipality of Santo Tirso, in the Porto district, has been brought under control, a civil protection source told Lusa today.
Luís Montenegro says the country is experiencing “political, economic and social stability”. Also, fire in Santo Tirso brought under control this morning.
The National Road 105 in the Santo Tirso region is now open to traffic as of 11 PM.
Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Additionally, a fire in Santo Tirso has one active front.
Fire in Santo Tirso continues to be fought by 250 personnel.
The Prime Minister assured today, at the New York Stock Exchange, that Portugal will continue to grow above the European average. Additionally, more than 300 firefighters are battling a fire in Santo Tirso.
According to the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), more than 280 personnel supported by 87 vehicles are on site.
The fire forced the evacuation of all residents from a housing estate and also led to the closure of the EN 105 road. Additionally, the Minister of Defence regrets the accusations made by Chega regarding the purchase of frigates.
The advance of the flames forced the evacuation of a residential area and the closure of the National Road 105
The fire in Água Longa, Santo Tirso, has two active fronts. The flames approached the Vilar de Luz Airfield, but are not currently threatening other infrastructure.
Speaking to CM, Laranja Pontes, former president of the IPO in Porto and a defendant in the case, stated that he believes he will be acquitted.
The trial began this Tuesday in Porto. Joaquim Couto guaranteed that what he is being tried for 'is not correct' and 'did not bring added costs to the city council'.
Joaquim Couto and Miguel Costa Gomes are being tried for corruption and malfeasance.
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.
