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  • Alcácer do Sal(402)
  • Alcochete(81)
  • Almada(1296)
  • Barreiro(164)
  • Grândola(247)
  • Moita(67)
  • Montijo(96)
  • Palmela(176)
  • Santiago do Cacém(78)
  • Seixal(325)
  • Sesimbra(142)
  • Setúbal(574)
  • Sines(456)

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    King Pedro V rides the inaugural train of Portugal's first railway, a 36-kilometre line from Lisbon to Carregado. It was the first stretch of what became the Linha do Norte, which would eventually link the capital with Porto.
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Recent stories

Newcastle disease outbreak detected in Moita. Birds have been culled

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The culling operation on the ground, according to the City Council, was carried out in a coordinated manner between the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs, the Municipal Veterinary Office, and the Municipal Civil Protection Service.

cmjornal.pt27 Oct
Newcastle disease outbreak detected in Moita. Birds have been culled

Moita municipality attracts the first physical Topbrands store in Portugal

📍 Setúbal🏖️ Daily Life💶 Finance#retail+2 more

The municipality of Moita will host the first brick-and-mortar location for the retailer Topbrands in Portugal.

Câmara Municipal da MoitaCâmara Municipal da Moita19 Oct
Moita municipality attracts the first physical Topbrands store in Portugal

Car flees from GNR in Moita and second vehicle attempts to block the pursuit. Driver ends up arrested with a weapon ready to fire

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Authorities also seized about a dozen rounds of ammunition

cnnportugal.iol.pt17 Oct
Car flees from GNR in Moita and second vehicle attempts to block the pursuit. Driver ends up arrested with a weapon ready to fire

Zero says CCDR confirms illegalities at Amarsul landfill

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#waste-management+2 more

Zero guarantees that the CCDR-LVT has confirmed “non-compliance with the conditions of the landfill licence and the standards of the Legal Regime for Landfill Waste Disposal (RJDRA), with procedures having been adopted”.

observador.pt15 Oct
Zero says CCDR confirms illegalities at Amarsul landfill

CCDR confirms illegalities at the Amarsul landfill in Moita-Palmela

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#sustainability+1 more

The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Commission detected non-compliances at the Moita-Palmela landfill, says Zero. The infrastructure received untreated organic waste, which violates national and European rules.

publico.pt15 Oct

Zero says CCDR confirms illegalities at Amarsul landfill, company unaware of conclusions

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#sustainability+1 more

The environmental association considers that the position of the CCDR-LVT confirms the alerts it has been making regarding the illegal deposition of unstabilised organic waste at the landfill.

cmjornal.pt15 Oct
Zero says CCDR confirms illegalities at Amarsul landfill, company unaware of conclusions

Public administration workers' strike sees high turnout

📍 Setúbal💼 Work🚇 Infrastructure#labour-law+2 more

Initial night-time waste collection and urban hygiene services were closed in the municipalities of Moita, Palmela, and Seixal

cmjornal.pt2 Oct
Public administration workers' strike sees high turnout

Video surveillance captures man robbing café in Moita

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Hooded thief stole 200 euros from the cash register.

cmjornal.pt1 Oct
Video surveillance captures man robbing café in Moita

Thief uses baker's entry to rob café in Moita

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The owners of the 'Parke' café in Baixa da Banheira, Moita, shared a video of the robbery on social media. A hooded thief stole 200 euros from the cash register.

cmjornal.pt1 Oct
Thief uses baker's entry to rob café in Moita

PSP investigates theft at a bazaar in the Moita municipality

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The management of the establishment in Baixa da Banheira reported the crime upon opening the doors. The theft occurred during the night.

cmjornal.pt29 Sept
PSP investigates theft at a bazaar in the Moita municipality

GNR makes 113 arrests at the Moita festivities. More than half for drink-driving.

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

Thousands of doses of drugs were seized. Six people were arrested for participating in a brawl.

cmjornal.pt28 Sept
GNR makes 113 arrests at the Moita festivities. More than half for drink-driving.

GNR arrested more than 50 drivers for drink-driving in an operation linked to the Moita Festivals

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

Of the drivers detected with excess blood alcohol levels, more than 40% (51) had a rate considered a criminal offence.

cmjornal.pt19 Sept
GNR arrested more than 50 drivers for drink-driving in an operation linked to the Moita Festivals

Moita festivities: Over 50 drivers arrested for drink-driving

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

The GNR arrested more than 50 drivers for being over the alcohol limit during a four-hour special road inspection operation in the early hours of today, as part of the Moita festivities.

observador.pt19 Sept
Moita festivities: Over 50 drivers arrested for drink-driving

In four hours, 50 drivers were caught by the GNR for drink-driving. They were coming from the Moita festivities

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

Of the drivers detected with excess blood alcohol, more than 40% (51) had a level considered a criminal offence

cnnportugal.iol.pt19 Sept
In four hours, 50 drivers were caught by the GNR for drink-driving. They were coming from the Moita festivities

GNR arrested 55 drivers for drink-driving this morning

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

The GNR arrested over 50 drivers for drink-driving during a four-hour special road inspection operation in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area this Saturday morning, as part of the Moita festivities. In a statement, the GNR explained that during the operation, which took place between 2:00 am and 6:00 am, 1,050 drivers were inspected and breathalysed, with 116 found to be over the legal limit. Of those, more than 40% (51) had a blood alcohol level considered a criminal offence. In total, 55 drivers were arrested, 51 for the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol, with the remaining arrests related to other road traffic offences. Additionally, 113 infringement notices were issued, and various other violations regarding vehicle safety, insurance, and inspections were recorded.

dn.pt19 Sept
GNR arrested 55 drivers for drink-driving this morning

Six arrested and one injured in knife fight at the Moita festivities

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

Five of those arrested have been released.

cmjornal.pt16 Sept
Six arrested and one injured in knife fight at the Moita festivities

Six arrested and one injured in knife fight at the Moita festivities

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

Five of those arrested have been released.

cmjornal.pt16 Sept
Six arrested and one injured in knife fight at the Moita festivities

Suspect in attempted murder in Moita remanded in custody

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The PJ further indicates that, to compensate for blood loss, the victim underwent two transfusions.

cmjornal.pt7 Sept
Suspect in attempted murder in Moita remanded in custody

Man arrested for scamming elderly people in the Setúbal district

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The man is suspected of using an eloquent and persuasive speech. Victims would accompany him “voluntarily” to an ATM and allow him to make withdrawals of 200 euros.

observador.pt7 Sept
Man arrested for scamming elderly people in the Setúbal district

PJ arrests suspect in Moita for attempted murder of his partner

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The Judiciary Police arrested a 24-year-old man in Moita on suspicion of attempted qualified homicide against his 31-year-old partner, the security force announced on Sunday, September 6. The attack occurred last Friday around 6:00 AM inside the couple's shared home. According to the statement, the suspect, motivated by jealousy, used a large kitchen knife to inflict several wounds on the victim, causing life-threatening injuries. The victim required two blood transfusions due to blood loss. The suspect was arrested outside of flagrante delicto and will be presented for a first judicial interrogation to determine coercive measures. The investigation is being handled by the Domestic Violence Section of the Lisbon Regional DIAP, based at the Seixal Court.

dn.pt6 Sept
PJ arrests suspect in Moita for attempted murder of his partner

Man stabbed in a sneak attack by his partner

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

24-year-old man arrested by the GNR on suspicion of attacking his partner. The 31-year-old victim was hospitalised with six stab wounds to the back.

cmjornal.pt6 Sept
Man stabbed in a sneak attack by his partner

Man stabbed in Moita

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The victim was transported to Barreiro Hospital.

cmjornal.pt5 Sept
Man stabbed in Moita

Association fears perpetuation of temporary GNR station in Moita

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

APG/GNR fears that the temporary facilities of the Moita station will be prolonged. The City Council guarantees the opening of bids on September 2nd for a 3 million project.

observador.pt26 Aug
Association fears perpetuation of temporary GNR station in Moita

"My Summer spot". Moita bets on canoeing

📍 Setúbal🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#canoeing+2 more

The municipality of Moita is promoting canoeing throughout the month of August. The activities are free and take place at the Rosário river beach.

rtp.pt12 Aug
"My Summer spot". Moita bets on canoeing

Mercadona announces new opening in Portugal (and it is already in August)

📍 Setúbal🏖️ Daily Life#supermarket+1 more

The supermarket chain Mercadona has confirmed the opening of a new store in Portugal scheduled for August.

Notícias ao MinutoNotícias ao Minuto22 Jul
Mercadona announces new opening in Portugal (and it is already in August)

Mercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district

📍 Setúbal🏖️ Daily Life💶 Finance#supermarket+2 more

Home News Mercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district Mercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona is set to reinforce its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new store in Alhos Vedro

The Portugal News22 Jul
Mercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district

Daughter of elderly woman who fell on stairs in Moita says her mother "suffers from heart failure"

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety

Alexandra said that her mother exerted herself climbing the stairs that provide access, via the train line tunnel, to Rua Primeiro de Maio, and as a result, lost consciousness.

cmjornal.pt21 Jul
Daughter of elderly woman who fell on stairs in Moita says her mother "suffers from heart failure"

Elderly woman falls unconscious on staircase in Moita. Elevators have been broken for over two years

📍 Setúbal🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

Resident in Baixa da Banheira suffers from heart failure and fell unconscious due to physical exertion.

cmjornal.pt20 Jul
Elderly woman falls unconscious on staircase in Moita. Elevators have been broken for over two years

Shooting during robbery near vocational school in Moita

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

An armed robbery occurred near a vocational school in Moita, resulting in shots being fired.

Correio da Manhã16 Jul
Shooting during robbery near vocational school in Moita

The world's best pot salesperson: meet the story of Emília Santos

📍 Setúbal🎭 Culture📜 History#personal-story+1 more

Life played many tricks on her, but Emília never gave up fighting. A force of nature.

cmjornal.pt12 Jul
The world's best pot salesperson: meet the story of Emília Santos

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