Santarém, Portugal
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The City Council has stopped being a spectator and has become an agent of change, argues the mayor. He also says that, six months after his election, a “difference in leadership” is noticeable in the municipality.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of raping a young employee at a nightclub in Entroncamento. The crime occurred on December 26, 2025.
An 18-year-old shop assistant was allegedly harassed for several days by the suspect, who was a customer at the establishment.
The incident dates back to December 2025. The man is suspected of several rape crimes and has now been arrested by the Leiria Judicial Police.
The film “Entroncamento” is the second feature film by director Pedro Cabeleira. After “Verão Danado” and the short film “By Flávio”, the director returns to film in spaces familiar to him. Entroncamento, the city where he grew up, was Pedro Cabeleira's natural choice for making the film.
Director Pedro Cabeleira makes a return to Entroncamento, while Pedro Penim explores the figure of Camões through a theatrical production.
In the Portuguese imagination, Entroncamento is more than just a railway hub. Pedro Cabeleira's film 'Entroncamento' explores this symbolism through the story of Laura, who returns to her hometown seeking peace, only to find herself entangled in local social tensions and group rivalries. The film, shot with a raw, realistic aesthetic, moves beyond sociological clichés to examine the complexities of human relationships and the search for identity.
The measure aims to strengthen security and prevent crime in the municipality.
'Entroncamento', by Pedro Cabeleira, arrives in cinemas with several awards.
The film portrays suburban communities and a youth adrift, and was shot in the director's hometown.
The mayor of Entroncamento emphasised the importance of the facility for reinforcing the State's presence in the area, assuming the commitment to security and ensuring better working conditions.
