Santarém, Portugal
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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.
The National Horse Fair will now be called Caixa Golegã – National Horse Fair, following a partnership with Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), which becomes the naming sponsor. The agreement coincides with the 50th edition of the event and the year the bank celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The recognition was published in the Diário da República. The municipality now intends to nominate the National Horse Fair to the UNESCO list and expects to attract more support.
The Golegã Fair, one of the country's most iconic equestrian traditions, has become Intangible Cultural Heritage, following a decision published in the Diário da República this Monday. This recognises the historical roots of the event, which is scheduled for November 6th to 13th in what is known as the 'capital of the horse'.
Casa Mendes Gonçalves, owner of the Paladin brand, has acquired the healthy food brand Diese and the company Alimentos Guadiana, which owns Dona Sarah. The Golegã-based sauce manufacturer is pursuing a growth strategy through acquisitions and organic expansion, with plans to increase exports to the Arab world and potentially open a production facility in Morocco to shorten supply chains.
An interview with the owner of Casa Mendes Gonçalves, a major employer in Golegã, discussing their commitment to paying above the minimum wage, investing in employee housing, and the transition of the company's ownership to a foundation to ensure long-term social impact and regional development.
The registration process for the National Inventory is under public consultation for 30 days. The local authority is already eyeing UNESCO as the next step.
Casa Mendes Gonçalves, owner of the Paladin sauce brand, announced this Wednesday the acquisition of the Portuguese brand Diese and its entry into the healthy food market. The business deal for the company based in Golegã, in the Santarém district, involved the creation of new product ranges and the rebranding of Diese, which...
The economic impact on the region is considered significant, with the vice-president stating that accommodation capacity in the municipality is fully booked during the event.
The incident occurred following a disagreement between two men that ended in a stabbing in November. The suspect has now been arrested by the Judicial Police.
The incident occurred following a disagreement between two men that ended in a stabbing in November. The suspect has now been arrested by the Judicial Police.
The 12-year-old youth received assistance at the scene and was transported to the Abrantes Hospital.
Municipal and rural roads that remain submerged are among the most affected. The value calculated by the local authority does not include agricultural damage or damage to private homes.
