Latest news and stories from the Santarém district, Portugal.
On the first day, the President of the Republic dedicated his time to the Castelo Branco district.
The factory, located in the municipality of Constância, in the Santarém district, was put up for auction on 14 October with a starting price of 10 million euros.
The former Tupperware factory in Montalvo has been sold for four million euros, announced the Mayor of Constância, Sérgio Oliveira, today, expressing hope that the industrial complex will create jobs once again.
The former Tupperware factory in Montalvo has been sold for four million euros, the mayor of Constância, Sérgio Oliveira, announced this Thursday, expressing hope that the industrial complex will once again create jobs. 'On one hand, we are pleased that the former Tupperware factory has effectively been sold and we have the hope...'
According to data provided by the PSP, there are approximately 20,600 police officers across the national territory. There are approximately 650 students currently in training for the agent career.
The “new” Templar Historic Steam Train connects Entroncamento to Tomar (and vice versa) on 7 and 8 November, featuring medieval re-enactments on board.
The municipality is waiting for contact from the institute to determine who will oversee the project. The mayor prefers the IHRU to lead, but admits to taking on the construction if necessary.
Created in March, Urbisjovem aims to build affordable housing in municipalities from the north to the south of the country. It is already negotiating land in Santarém for 44 units and in Almeirim.
Of the 64 units currently planned, 58 are in different stages of construction and the remaining six are awaiting the formalisation of a financing agreement with the IHRU.
The comedian is distinguished for a photograph taken in Fátima.
The platform will be developed in two phases, with an initial area of approximately 550 hectares designated for the first set of businesses and infrastructure.
When a President of the Republic, a Minister of Defence, and the Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA) occupy the same podium, the political message is delivered before any speech is made. This was witnessed at the Santa Margarida Military Camp, in Constância, at the closing of the ARTEX 26 (Army Technological Experimentation 2026) exercise.
The author argues that for Portugal to be more territorially balanced, investment and skilled jobs must be better distributed. The establishment of a Lufthansa pilot school in Tancos, along with the potential for civil use of the airfield, is highlighted as a strategic opportunity for regional development. The piece calls for moving beyond compensating for regional weaknesses to actively investing in regional potential. As mayor of Santarém and president of the Lezíria do Tejo Intermunicipal Community, the author stresses the need for political maturity and cooperation to ensure such investments create long-term benefits across the country, allowing citizens to choose where to live without sacrificing their professional ambitions.
Rehabilitation of reservoirs, new water intakes, and networks more resilient to extreme weather phenomena. Tariffs rise by 2.5%, below the projected inflation rate.
The aircraft arrived at the airfield on Sunday. The programme, valued at approximately 40 million euros, includes three more helicopters, with the second one scheduled to arrive in the second quarter of 2027.
The programme includes four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, with the second aircraft scheduled to arrive in the second quarter of 2027, the third in the fourth quarter, and the final one in the first quarter of 2028.
At the scene, personnel from both Santarém fire departments were present, totaling two vehicles and six operators, alongside the PSP and the utility company.
The tourist tax of two euros per person per night in the municipality of Tomar comes into effect on 1 November, according to the regulation published in the Diário da República (DR). The measure, which covers tourist accommodation establishments in the Tomar municipality, in the Santarém district, applies all year round to guests.
In the last three years, the State has collected nearly three million euros in fines. Santarém is the district with the highest number of infractions.
The municipality of Abrantes seeks cross-border cooperation to enhance the value of the Tagus river and secure its recognition as UNESCO World Heritage.
From October 22nd to November 1st, at the Casa do Campino in Santarém, Portuguese cuisine is celebrated at the 45th edition of the National Gastronomy Festival. The initiative brings together 12 restaurants from various regions of the country and debuts the new “Taberna da Casa”, dedicated to snacks.
The country's culinary traditions are showcased at the annual gastronomy event held in Santarem.
A celebration of Portuguese culinary traditions held at the annual Gastronomy Festival in Santarém.
O homem vivia com uma companheira e dois enteados, um dos quais menor, e encontrava-se com pena de prisão, suspensa na sua execução, precisamente pela prática de crimes idênticos em 2022
Homem vivia com uma companheira e dois enteados, um dos quais menor, e encontrava-se com pena de prisão, suspensa na sua execução, precisamente pela prática de crimes idênticos em 2022.
The pastry chef's recipe results from a partnership with António Sousa, a Portuguese entrepreneur based in France and founder of Green Tech Novation, who created the Nata Zero project with Marianela Mirpuri.
The situation is reportedly compromising the rest, well-being, and training of students, with cases recorded where hospital assistance was required.
The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, aims to begin implementing a short-term voluntary military service programme in 2027, intended for young people who wish to experience military life without committing to a career in the Armed Forces. In an interview with Público/Renascença, the minister also justifies the choice of Tancos to host the...
The Focolare Movement marks its 60th anniversary of activity within the Portuguese territory.
The alert for the accident resulting from a tractor veering off the road was given at 17:46. Firefighters, GNR officers, and six vehicles were at the scene.
The mayor admitted to continuing to lower the tax in the coming years, bringing it closer to the minimum legal rate of 0.30%.
