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Grândola recebe elite mundial do Rally-Raid Portugal - Diário do Distrito

📍 Setúbal🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#rally-raid+3 more

Grândola, known as the “capital do todo-o-terreno,” hosts the European stage of the Rally-Raid Portugal from March 16-19, part of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The event features top international teams and drivers, including champions like Lucas Moraes and Nasser Al-Attiyah, with notable Portuguese participants. The rally includes various activities for the public, such as a Fan Zone, sunset DJ performances, and opportunities to interact with drivers. The event highlights Grândola's strategic importance in rally-raid racing and emphasizes local community engagement. The rally concludes in Loulé on March 22.

sapo.ptsapo.pt13 Mar
Grândola recebe elite mundial do Rally-Raid Portugal - Diário do Distrito

Driver caught with 'super-truck' overloaded with sand on the IC1

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#gnr+3 more

The GNR in Grândola detected a heavy vehicle with a euro-modular configuration carrying 109 tonnes of sand. The legal limit is 44 tonnes.

Correio da Manhã11 Mar
Driver caught with 'super-truck' overloaded with sand on the IC1

PJ investigates large fire that consumed wooden hotel owned by Zara heiress in Troia

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏠 Property#public-safety+2 more

A fire is consuming a hotel complex in Troia that was still under construction. As reported by CM, the development is 'Na Praia', a project by Sandra Ortega, the heiress to the Zara empire.

Correio da Manhã10 Mar
PJ investigates large fire that consumed wooden hotel owned by Zara heiress in Troia

Lagoa Salgada mine project rejected for jeopardising Grândola’s only water source

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#mining-project+3 more

The Portuguese Environment Agency’s unfavourable decision was published on Friday. The APA says the developer’s revised study still raises doubts about water use, environmental risks and the social impact on the Alentejo coast. Grândola’s mayor applauds the decision.

Expresso23 Jan
Lagoa Salgada mine project rejected for jeopardising Grândola’s only water source

Drug trafficking: Suspected speedboat found near Tróia

📍 Setúbal🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#drug-trafficking+3 more

A vessel with four engines totalling 1,200 horsepower was found aground in the Caldeira de Tróia area. Authorities suspect it was involved in a support operation for drug trafficking.

Observador8 Jan
Drug trafficking: Suspected speedboat found near Tróia

Speedboat linked to trafficking stranded at Troia

📍 Setúbal🧭 Travel🏛️ Government#public-safety+3 more

Hundreds of jerrycans found floating in the Sado River.

Correio da Manhã8 Jan
Speedboat linked to trafficking stranded at Troia

Speedboat linked to trafficking stranded at Tróia

📍 Setúbal🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+3 more

Hundreds of jerrycans found floating in the Sado River.

Correio da Manhã8 Jan
Speedboat linked to trafficking stranded at Tróia

Grândola City Council with a budget of 51.7 million euros for 2026 and a focus on housing

📍 Setúbal🏛️ Government🏠 Property#housing+3 more

Urban mobility and the implementation of a local transport system are also key areas of focus.

Correio da Manhã15 Dec
Grândola City Council with a budget of 51.7 million euros for 2026 and a focus on housing