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The ‘Doa a Quem Doer’ programme reveals what the Judicial Police found upon entering the house where the elderly woman, who died of hunger and thirst, lived. Her son and daughter-in-law, who lived with her, were sentenced to 22 and 20 years in prison. This week's programme also covers the case of the priest who suffered a violent robbery in Vila do Conde.
A 39-year-old parish priest was tied up inside the rectory and forced to reveal where the money was kept.
Part V of 'Doa a Quem Doer' from April 24, 2026.
During the trial, the conditions regarding the recruitment of illegal labour were not met.
The victim was reportedly carrying out repairs on the roof of a house
A 61-year-old man died this Wednesday, April 22, in Caxinas, Vila do Conde, Porto district, after falling from a roof, according to a source from the Póvoa de Varzim fire department. The victim was reportedly making repairs to the roof of a house on Avenida Carlos Pinto Ferreira in Caxinas when, for reasons yet to be determined, he fell from a height of five metres. The fall was fatal and death was declared at the scene. The Póvoa de Varzim fire department dispatched an ambulance with two personnel, and the Vila do Conde fire department was subsequently called to transport the body to the Porto Institute of Legal Medicine. The PSP was also called to the scene to record the incident. A GNR soldier was also seriously injured after falling from a roof at the Leiria barracks.
The victim reportedly fell from a height of five metres.
It hosted five thousand pilgrims to Santiago per year. Local merchants complain about the immediate loss in revenue.
Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet has launched a new multimedia campaign to showcase what visitors can enjoy at its space, highlighting the recently inaugurated expansion — marked by the renovation of existing stores, 31 new brands, and four new restaurants. “Aqui.” (Here.) is the campaign's slogan, with a creative concept led by...
In total, the programme will feature 86 film screenings and 90 national premieres, in addition to 16 talks, four workshops, and more than a dozen activities for families and children.
Construction of this new unit, located in one of the country's largest fishing communities, took less than two years.
The suspect has a criminal record for crimes against property and physical integrity, for which he has already served prison time.
The PCP considers that the non-operation of the Caxinas Health Unit 'favours the growth of the private sector at the expense of weakening the NHS'.
The construction of the new road bridge over the Ave river, on the western side of the city, which will connect the banks of Vila do Conde and Azurara with a 70-metre crossing, will cost 20 million euros.
Owner of a restaurant destroyed in a fire in Vila do Conde in February receives a wave of solidarity.
The magistrate refused to comply with a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice. The case has been awaiting trial for more than three years.
One of the crew managed to swim to the bank; the other has been missing since Saturday. The vessel had been banned from navigating on the day it sank in the River Douro.
A 52-year-old man was tried and convicted of aggravated rape and of sexual abuse of children.
For 48 hours, Vila do Conde has been prioritising prevention in anticipation of what Storm Ingrid may cause.
The 65-year-old defendant was given a suspended sentence at first instance.
Vila do Conde's municipal council will cover the losses caused by the floods in the early hours of 15 November. In many homes, insurance did not cover the losses.
The Judicial Police (PJ) arrested seven people today and charged 45 individuals during an operation that dismantled a transnational criminal organization involved in money laundering and tax evasion, based in the industrial area of Varziela, Vila do Conde.
At the top of the network is a businessman of Chinese origin, suspected of being the architect of the money laundering organization.
