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 planned centres already have authorisation for grid connection, but the minister warns of high demand. The Abrantes case is “special” due to the closure of the Pego Power Plant in 2021.
Santarém is just 30 minutes from Lisbon and is even closer to the lifestyle people are looking for. According to the latest data from the INE, the municipality reached 69,392 inhabitants in 2025, an increase of 14.7% since 2021. The city is growing faster than the national average, attracting a working-age population and bucking the national trend of an ageing society. With an unemployment rate of 3.6%, a booming business sector, and significant investments in healthcare and education, Santarém is positioning itself as a viable alternative for those seeking a better quality of life without sacrificing professional opportunities. Connected to the capital by the A1 motorway and rail, the city is undergoing a major transformation, investing in housing, mobility, and public infrastructure to accommodate its growing population.
There are 28 new apartments that will be built for Mação, which will significantly increase the availability and supply of homes, stated the Mayor, José Fernando Martins, to Lusa.
Following a visit at the municipality's invitation, the minister also delegated the local management of the ZLT to Tagusvalley, which was previously under the command of the DGEG. She highlighted the industrial knowledge in the region, which should be leveraged.
The Government has postponed for a few weeks the auction for the allocation of 1,050 megavolt-ampere (MVA) of grid connection capacity to projects with storage, which was scheduled to launch this Monday, announced the Minister of Environment and Energy. “We had 62 submissions, each with several contributions, and therefore we are incorporating and...
In 2018, the local authority had already attempted to implement the measure, which was blocked by strong opposition.
Eight aircraft are currently engaged in firefighting operations in the Abrantes region.
Final works are taking place this week, namely the installation of equipment and exterior interventions.
Wild boars on the loose are causing concern among residents and business owners.
The Raízes Vivas Festival brings together gastronomy, agriculture, crafts, music, and traditions in a celebration of Ribatejo identity. The second edition of the initiative, curated by Rodrigo Castelo, will be held at Portas do Sol in Santarém on September 25th and 26th.
In 2018, the local authority had already attempted to implement the measure, which was blocked by strong opposition.
A fire broke out at a waste management facility located in the municipality of Chamusca.
Death by cardiorespiratory arrest after the victim choked. The nearest firefighters were all occupied.
A woman died of cardiorespiratory arrest after choking. Emergency services took about half an hour to arrive because the Coruche fire department, the closest one, had no ambulances available.
The company involved is Resitejo, which is responsible for the treatment of urban waste. The flames are confined to a landfill containing plastic, cardboard, and paper.
Flames are confined to a landfill containing plastic, cardboard, and paper.
Death by cardiorespiratory arrest after the victim choked. The nearest firefighters were all occupied.
The equipment represents “a milestone in the modernisation of the institution's surgical capacity”. It will be the first unit in mainland Portugal to install a latest-generation robotic surgical system.
The presence of the animals is “out of control” and causing concern among residents. Hunters no longer have the capacity to store more wild boars, the mayor states.
An analysis of the challenges regarding digital connectivity and infrastructure coverage across Portugal.
Sardoal, Mação, Gavião, Nisa, Portalegre, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Monchique and Portimão are at maximum fire risk this Friday. Another 70 municipalities in the country are at very high risk.
When asked about the old health centre, João Heitor revealed that the municipality intends to adapt the building to house a new kindergarten.
The American firm Davidson Kempner Capital Management has joined forces with the Portuguese investment manager ECS Capital and the construction company Magna Industrial to create a joint venture dedicated to investing in logistics assets on the Iberian Peninsula. The first investment is the acquisition and development of the Benavente Prime Hub. “Bringing together the capital base and global experience in...”
The driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
On September 26th and 27th, Almourol Castle will host various immersive activities, such as the recreation of a night-time assault on the castle and living statues. There are also activities for children.
The cathedral of Santarém has reached the final stage of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition.
According to the Mayor, all operations were executed within the deadlines contractually established by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with no municipal projects currently underway.
“It is two euros per night, multiplied by about 150,000,” notes mayor Tiago Carrão. The revenue is expected to be applied to matters related to the maintenance, promotion, and tourist enhancement of the municipality.
