Santarém, Portugal
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The operation took place on 3 October, with 58 military personnel on the ground. Most of those arrested were suspected of drug trafficking — mainly MDMA — at a music event.
The operation took place in the municipalities of Almeirim and Chamusca, with the GNR also arresting 27 people. All were released.
Visitors and culinary experts confirm that Portuguese soup is among the finest globally.
The operation involved 58 soldiers from the National Republican Guard.
Of the 566 planned houses, 306 will result from direct intervention by the municipality. The remaining 260 are expected to be developed in partnership with social sector entities and cooperatives on municipal land.
More than 4,000 litres of Stone Soup will be prepared in Almeirim for the 12th edition of the festival dedicated to one of the most famous dishes of Ribatejo gastronomy. The event begins this Wednesday, 26 August, and runs until Sunday (30) at Parque das Tílias, with organisers expecting over 20,000 visitors. Over the five days, more than 12,500 portions of Almeirim Stone Soup are expected to be served, a recipe which holds European certification as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG). The soup will be available at 11 stalls in an initiative involving 14 local associations. Local gastronomy will not be limited to the dish that gives the festival its name. Almeirim melon, caralhotas bread, traditional sausages and regional wines are also among the products available at the venue, which will also feature a fair with food and gastronomic prizes. The programme includes live cooking demonstrations, children's activities and over 70 exhibitors linked to crafts and local economic activities. Ferreira do Alentejo will be the guest municipality for this edition, with an appearance scheduled for Saturday, 29 August. Organised by the Gastronomic Brotherhood of Almeirim in partnership with the municipality, the Stone Soup Festival has free admission. A guide to tasting the best of Alentejo and Ribatejo gastronomy.
The Stone Soup Festival celebrates Almeirim's most iconic dish from 26 to 30 August. Served with caralhotas, a type of bread only made locally, legend has it that the recipe was born from a friar's cunning. Admission is free.
This year's edition, taking place between August 26 and 30, will involve 14 local associations, 11 of which will operate food stalls and three will manage support bars for the venue.
Gunshots caused 15 holes in the house's facade, the main door, and a window.
The fire did not threaten homes nor did it require road closures.
António Pereira Gonçalves provides information on the fire that affected Almeirim, in the Santarém district. Despite the large area affected, homes in the region were not at risk.
A fire that broke out today in the municipality of Almeirim was being fought by 156 personnel with the help of five aerial assets and 46 vehicles at around 15:30, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.
The flames do not currently threaten homes or roads.
The flames do not currently threaten homes or roads.
A man, aged around 50, was arrested by colleagues and handed over to the Judiciary Police. Victims have been hospitalised.
The victim was transported by helicopter to Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon.
The victim was urgently airlifted to Lisbon with very serious injuries to her head and torso.
The suspect was caught by his 25-year-old partner in the early hours of Sunday, “in circumstances indicating the sexual abuse of her daughters,” reports the PJ.
Foi a mãe das vítimas, de 9 e 10 anos, que era vítima de violência doméstica, a apanhá-lo em flagrante, em Almeirim.
The Almeirim City Council is set to proceed with the construction of 168 affordable housing units, representing an investment of over 20 million euros. The initiative aims to counter rising property market prices in the municipality, support middle-income families struggling to purchase homes, and help retain young people in the area.
The state-owned company Infraestruturas de Portugal expects the EN118 road to be fully reopened to traffic by June, according to the local newspaper O Almeirinense.
Home News Portugal municipality with action to integrate migrants Portugal municipality with action to integrate migrants The Almeirim City Council approved the Municipal Plan for the Integration of Migrants (PMIM) for 2026-2028, aiming to address the significant growth of the foreign population
Almeirim has just approved a plan to address the growth in immigration. There are already over 3,000 registered immigrants, and the number of foreign citizens living in the municipality has doubled over the last decade.
At a recent event held at the Imóvel de Valências Variadas, with around 500 participants over two days, a significant portion of visitors had to seek accommodation outside the municipality.
Seguro cancelled a session in Almeirim because of a storm that hit the region and is considering going back to the areas affected by the weather.
The campaign justified the change of plans by referring to the situation on the ground and the emergency plans currently in force.
