A1 motorway restricted in the south-north direction in Santarém
The A1 motorway was restricted at 06:50 in the south-north direction, near Póvoa de Santarém, due to a collision between three light vehicles, which caused at least two minor injuries.

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The A1 motorway was restricted at 06:50 in the south-north direction, near Póvoa de Santarém, due to a collision between three light vehicles, which caused at least two minor injuries.

Santarém, 16 Mar 2026 (Lusa) -- The A1 motorway was restricted at 06:50 in the south-north direction, near Póvoa de Santarém, due to a collision between three light goods vehicles, which caused at least two minor injuries, according to a civil protection source.

The collision caused at least two minor injuries.

An hour from Lisbon, Salvaterra de Magos is promoting the Eel Month initiative until the end of March. 19 restaurants are serving various preparations, with a highlight on fried eel with bean rice.
An hour from Lisbon, Salvaterra de Magos is promoting the Eel Month initiative until the end of March. 19 restaurants are serving various preparations, with a highlight on fried eel with bean rice.
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EXCLUSIVE | A male and a female soldier - who are former partners - are in court due to a domestic violence case. They are now set to participate in a long exercise with live weapons and ammunition. The Army guarantees it will keep them separated.

The Mayor of Abrantes, Manuel Jorge Valamatos, says that “it is a project planned for many years and will significantly strengthen safety when crossing the railway.”

The Médio Tejo Local Health Unit (ULS) noted that more complex cases will continue to be referred to more highly differentiated units when necessary.

The clarification comes at a time when the Government is closing Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency services in some hospitals.
