Setúbal District

Metro Sul do Tejo to hold total strike in November

Train drivers in Almada and Seixal will stop work on 16, 17 and 18 November. The union states that neither the company nor the Government has contacted the workers since the October strike.

Another night and he still hasn't appeared: the story of love and resistance of Rosa and Alfredo — and the Almada locals imprisoned by the dictatorship

Alfredo was imprisoned by the dictatorship and married Rosa while in jail: this is one of the stories of political prisoners featured in the exhibition 'While I Am Not Released: Letters of Love and Resistance' in Almada.

Unisana invests 40 million to triple the size of Almada Hospital

The Unisana Hospital Group is set to invest 40 million euros to expand Almada Hospital. The investment includes the construction of a new building, which will allow for tripling the size of the healthcare facility owned by the group led by Eduardo Nuno Moniz. The project will be carried out in two phases, with overall completion expected...

"A passenger arrived before the destination": baby born aboard a Carris Metropolitana bus

The company published a symbolic birth certificate with information about the unusual event.

Galp's decision is sovereign and the Government fulfilled its role

The Minister of Economy argued today, in Lisbon, that Galp's decision regarding the end of negotiations with Moeve “is sovereign,” but ensured that the Government fulfilled its role.

Sines refinery goes beyond Galp's interests

The Minister of Economy acknowledged that there was “an intervention” in the negotiations between Galp and Moeve aimed at merging their refining and distribution businesses, as it was necessary to reconcile the right of free enterprise and property rights with the highest strategic interest of the country. Manuel Castro Almeida stated that...

Pre-trial detention for six drug trafficking suspects in Santiago do Cacém

As part of the operation, a house was identified in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém where a laboratory for cocaine extraction was being set up.

Seguro says he will speak "soon" after hearing from the parties

The hearings were called last Wednesday, two days after the head of state called for an understanding between the PSD/CDS-PP Government and the opposition parties.

Oil companies association admits room to increase production at Sines refinery

The association of oil companies (Epcol) believes there is some room to increase production at the Sines refinery, the only one operating in Portugal, but notes that this possibility depends on technical and economic factors. “We believe there is some room to increase production in Sines, but the issue is not just technical,” it stated.

Zara heiress to open luxury hotel in Portugal after fire

PSP officers from Seixal rescue seven-month pregnant woman from abusive husband

A 25-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence and placed in pre-trial detention.

Volkswagen reports largest loss in over a decade: 5.9 billion in the third quarter

The German giant Volkswagen closed the third quarter of the year with its worst loss in more than a decade, at a time when the world's second-largest car manufacturer faces growing Chinese competition and rising costs, which is expected to pressure management to intensify the company's restructuring programme.

New airport: demilitarisation of the Alcochete Shooting Range to begin in January

Transfer of military personnel to Alter do Chão and land clearance begins next year. The Air Force is authorised to spend up to 4.5 million on the works.

Stoned and stabbed for selling a broken motorbike

The Setúbal Judiciary Police arrested two men, aged 23 and 25, who stoned a 17-year-old youth in the head and stabbed him in the ear. The victim was hospitalised.

Opposition says CPLP mission puts Guinea-Bissau back on the international agenda

The leader of the Guinean opposition, Domingos Simões Pereira, said today that the visit of a CPLP mission to Guinea-Bissau means that the international community has once again placed the country's situation on its agenda.

Operation Spice: villa in Santiago do Cacém served as a laboratory to extract cocaine mixed with cinnamon

Judiciary Police make five arrests and seize approximately 100 kilograms of drugs.

Judicial Police arrest six suspects and prevent the start of a cocaine laboratory in Santiago do Cacém

The drugs entered the country disguised in spices and were being extracted by the suspects. The estimated amount of cocaine found is around 100 kilograms.

PJ dismantles cocaine laboratory in Santiago do Cacém

Six foreign nationals were arrested by the PJ in an operation that dismantled a cocaine extraction laboratory. The drugs arrived in Portugal concealed in spices and could amount to around 100 kilograms.

Six arrested in operation halting the installation of a cocaine extraction laboratory in Santiago do Cacém

The Judicial Police (PJ) conducted an operation on Tuesday (October 27) identifying a house in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém where a laboratory for extracting cocaine was being set up. The drugs arrived in Portugal mixed with cinnamon and other spices from a South American country. Six foreign nationals, aged 30 to 58, were arrested. During the 'Spice' operation, authorities seized a large quantity of tainted spices along with extraction equipment and chemicals. Police estimate approximately 100 kilograms of cocaine may have been present. The suspects are awaiting their first judicial interrogation.

Operation Spice: villa in Santiago do Cacém served as a laboratory to extract cocaine mixed with cinnamon

Judiciary Police make five arrests and seize about 100 kilograms of drugs.

Lisnave confident in continued operation at Mitrena shipyards after new 2027 concession

Lisnave aims to expand its business into shipbuilding, ship recycling, and the production of maritime equipment, expressing availability to enter the defence sector. The managing director believes the company is well-positioned to be part of the solution for the future Mitrena shipyard concession.

Duo arrested for attempting to kill 17-year-old

Suspects, aged 23 and 25, caught by the Setúbal Judicial Police. They left the victim unconscious after a barbaric assault.

Metro Transportes do Sul evaluates new forms of industrial action

The union assesses an escalation of the conflict following a massive strike between October 20 and 27. Workers are requesting government mediation and the negotiation of a new company agreement.

Metro Transportes do Sul workers evaluate new forms of protest after seven days of strike action

Workers at Metro Transportes do Sul are considering new protest actions following seven days of strikes that received no response from the company or the Government, the National Union of Train Drivers announced this Wednesday. The strike, which saw total stoppages on October 20-21 and partial stoppages from October 22-27, had high participation according to the union. The company, which serves the municipalities of Almada and Seixal, described the strike as 'disproportionate,' while the union maintains that negotiations for a new company agreement have stalled for two and a half years. The workers are demanding salary updates to combat the loss of purchasing power and calling for better working conditions through collective bargaining rather than unilateral decisions.

Train accident in Spain: the lessons that Portugal must not ignore

André Morais explains the difficulties of the rescue operations in Spain. The Civil Protection coordinator of Montijo argues that Portugal must learn from the accident and strengthen the preparation of rescue teams.

More effective and cheaper: European study advocates for nature-based solutions to avoid home demolitions on the Arriba da Caparica cliffs

Landslides and mudflows in Santo António and São João da Caparica have damaged homes, blocked access routes, and displaced over 500 residents. A team from Liverpool John Moores University presented a study to the local authority that could save money and prevent the demolition of legal homes, but the Almada City Council claims it was already planning an intervention in the area with Nova/FCT.

PS will not change abstention on the 2027 State Budget despite housing issues

José Luís Carneiro rejects creating a “political crisis” and demands that the Government abandon the new rent law and transfer IHRU properties to the municipalities.

Carneiro refuses to change PS stance and challenges Government to hand over IHRU properties to municipalities

According to José Luís Carneiro, there are many hundreds of properties that need to be re-evaluated, restored, and redeveloped before they can be made available for housing.

Portugal Legends Championship returns after 12 years

48 players from the DP World Tour and 39 from the Legends Tour, including Grand Slam champions, compete at the Pinheirinho Golf Course from October 30 to November 1.