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  • Alcácer do Sal(402)
  • Alcochete(82)
  • Almada(1296)
  • Barreiro(164)
  • Grândola(248)
  • Moita(67)
  • Montijo(96)
  • Palmela(177)
  • Santiago do Cacém(83)
  • Seixal(327)
  • Sesimbra(142)
  • Setúbal(576)
  • Sines(456)

Portugal
  • 1665: At the Battle of Ambuíla in northern Angola, a Portuguese force from Luanda under Luís Lopes de Sequeira defeats the army of the Kingdom of Kongo. King António I is killed and beheaded, and the once-powerful kingdom slides into civil war.
  • 1936:The Tarrafal prison camp
    The steamer Luanda lands the first 152 political prisoners at the Tarrafal concentration camp on Santiago island in Cape Verde, among them Marinha Grande strikers and sailors from the September mutiny. The 'camp of slow death' operated until 1954 and again from 1961 to 1974.
    Read moreDictatorship and the Estado Novo, 1926–1974
Elsewhere
  • 1929: 'Black Tuesday' on Wall Street: some 16 million shares change hands as the New York stock market collapses, the crash that ushered in the Great Depression.
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Recent stories

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

📍 Setúbal🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#emergency-services+1 more

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.

cnnportugal.iol.pt28 Oct
Train accident in Spain: the lessons that Portugal must not ignore

Simarsul invests 472,000 euros in sanitation in Montijo

📍 Setúbal🚇 Infrastructure🌱 Environment#sustainability+1 more

The project awarded to Obragoito II has a 330-day deadline and will reinforce the wastewater diversion from Lançada to the Afonsoeiro wastewater treatment plant.

observador.pt14 Oct
Simarsul invests 472,000 euros in sanitation in Montijo

Vasco da Gama bridge to have restrictions on Sunday due to Half and Mini Marathons

📍 Setúbal🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more

The bridge connects both banks of the Tagus between Lisbon and Montijo/Alcochete, in the Setúbal district.

cmjornal.pt8 Oct
Vasco da Gama bridge to have restrictions on Sunday due to Half and Mini Marathons

PJ investigates fire that caused the death of a man in Montijo

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

The alert was given at 9:16 am and the fire was extinguished at 9:31 am in a two-story house on Rua José Joaquim Marques. The deceased victim is the son of the woman who was seriously injured.

observador.pt6 Oct
PJ investigates fire that caused the death of a man in Montijo

Fire following explosion kills son and seriously injures mother in Montijo

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

Nearly 30 emergency personnel dispatched to the scene. Judicial Police called to investigate.

cmjornal.pt6 Oct
Fire following explosion kills son and seriously injures mother in Montijo

One dead and one seriously injured in urban fire in Montijo

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

The fire alert was given at 9:16 am and the fire was considered extinguished at 9:31 am, with 29 emergency personnel dispatched to the scene. The seriously injured person was transported to Barreiro Hospital.

observador.pt6 Oct
One dead and one seriously injured in urban fire in Montijo

PJ investigates causes of fire that caused the death of a man in Montijo

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

Fire caused an explosion in a house. In addition to the fatality, there is also one person seriously injured.

publico.pt6 Oct

PJ investigates causes of fire that caused the death of a man in Montijo

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

According to the same source, the fatality is the son of the woman who suffered serious injuries and was transported to Barreiro Hospital.

cnnportugal.iol.pt6 Oct
PJ investigates causes of fire that caused the death of a man in Montijo

One dead and one seriously injured in urban fire in Montijo

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

One person died and another suffered serious injuries in an urban fire that broke out this morning on the first floor of a building on Rua José Joaquim Marques, in Montijo, Setúbal district, Civil Protection reported.

rtp.pt6 Oct
One dead and one seriously injured in urban fire in Montijo

One dead and one seriously injured in apartment fire in Montijo

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#emergency-services+2 more

One person died and another was seriously injured in an urban fire that broke out on Tuesday morning, October 6, on the first floor of a building on Rua José Joaquim Marques in Montijo, Setúbal district, according to Civil Protection. The Setúbal Peninsula Sub-regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command reported that the seriously injured person was transported to Barreiro Hospital. As of 11:45, the deceased victim remained at the scene, where the Judicial Police were conducting investigations. Civil Protection stated the fire alert was received at 09:16 and the fire was extinguished by 09:31. A total of 29 personnel from the Montijo Volunteer Firefighters, the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), the PSP, and the Judicial Police were mobilised to the scene, supported by 10 vehicles.

dn.pt6 Oct
One dead and one seriously injured in apartment fire in Montijo

Urban fire in Montijo leaves one dead and one seriously injured

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

Around 11:45, the fatality remained at the scene, where investigations by the Judicial Police were already underway.

cnnportugal.iol.pt6 Oct
Urban fire in Montijo leaves one dead and one seriously injured

House fire causes one death and one serious injury in Montijo

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

Nearly 30 emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene. The Judicial Police have been called to investigate.

cmjornal.pt6 Oct
House fire causes one death and one serious injury in Montijo

Pork sector outlines 450 million plan to reach 80% self-sufficiency in meat

📍 Setúbal💶 Finance🏛️ Government#economic-activity+2 more

At a time when the pig farming sector is facing difficulties with the “increase in raw material costs” and fuel prices, the Portuguese Federation of Pig Farmer Associations (FPAS) wants to raise the self-sufficiency rate for pork from 65% to 80% and reduce dependence on imports. To achieve this goal, it has presented a plan to the Government...

eco.sapo.pt1 Oct
Pork sector outlines 450 million plan to reach 80% self-sufficiency in meat

Man steals 2.7 kg of meat and three bottles of wine in Montijo; arrested by the GNR

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

He was in possession of 500 euros worth of goods, which also included olive oil, whisky, and liqueur.

cmjornal.pt30 Sept
Man steals 2.7 kg of meat and three bottles of wine in Montijo; arrested by the GNR

APCVD notifies Public Prosecutor's Office regarding assault on referee in Montijo

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal⚽ Sports#public-safety+1 more

The Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sport (APCVD) will notify the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the assault on a referee during the football match between Olímpico do Montijo and Cova da Piedade.

rtp.pt28 Sept
APCVD notifies Public Prosecutor's Office regarding assault on referee in Montijo

What we are witnessing in Valencia, we will witness in Portugal this winter

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment🏛️ Government#severe-weather+1 more

André Morais, coordinator of the Montijo Civil Protection, analyses the dangers of the torrential rains occurring in the regions of Barcelona and the Valencian Community.

cnnportugal.iol.pt17 Sept
What we are witnessing in Valencia, we will witness in Portugal this winter

Man dies after being hit by a vehicle on the A33 near Montijo

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

He was struck by a passenger car while walking on the motorway

cnnportugal.iol.pt6 Sept
Man dies after being hit by a vehicle on the A33 near Montijo

Man dies after being hit by a vehicle on the A33 in the Montijo area

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#crime-report+1 more

Death was declared at the scene.

cmjornal.pt6 Sept
Man dies after being hit by a vehicle on the A33 in the Montijo area

Father who mistakenly killed son during brawl with neighbour on blackout day is convicted

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

The man left his home with two kitchen knives, “in defence of his son and with homicidal intent,” the prosecution states.

cmjornal.pt5 Sept
Father who mistakenly killed son during brawl with neighbour on blackout day is convicted

Assault in the street with an ice pick

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The crime took place in Montijo.

cmjornal.pt5 Sept
Assault in the street with an ice pick

Maritime Police seize 4,500 litres of fuel

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The Maritime Police seized 155 jerrycans containing approximately 4,500 litres of fuel, which may be linked to drug trafficking. The seizure took place in the riverside area of Montijo.

observador.pt27 Aug
Maritime Police seize 4,500 litres of fuel

Maritime Police seize 4500 litres of petrol in Montijo

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

The fuel was intended to supply 'go-fast boats' used in drug trafficking.

cmjornal.pt27 Aug
Maritime Police seize 4500 litres of petrol in Montijo

Tourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon

📍 Setúbal🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more
Portugal Resident26 Aug

Detido homem no Montijo por crimes de pornografia de menores

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Foram apreendidos dezenas de ficheiros nos quais é possível observar menores envolvidos em comportamentos sexualmente explícitos. O suspeito da posse destes registos foi detido após as buscas da PJ.

observador.pt20 Aug
Detido homem no Montijo por crimes de pornografia de menores

Body remains in backyard for six hours due to lack of a doctor to authorise removal

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#medical-services+1 more

The situation outraged the family and neighbours in Montijo.

cmjornal.pt19 Aug
Body remains in backyard for six hours due to lack of a doctor to authorise removal

FlixBus continues to expand routes in Portugal

📍 Setúbal🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more
The Portugal News14 Aug

GNR inspected housing on the outskirts of Montijo with 24 dogs and eight cats due to suspected mistreatment

📍 Setúbal⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+1 more

The animals were considered by the municipal veterinarian to be in “fair condition” and “not in immediate danger”.

cmjornal.pt10 Aug
GNR inspected housing on the outskirts of Montijo with 24 dogs and eight cats due to suspected mistreatment

22-year-old dies in collision between goods vehicles on the A13 in Pegões

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

Traffic is currently restricted.

cmjornal.pt10 Aug
22-year-old dies in collision between goods vehicles on the A13 in Pegões

"We can anticipate better, we can predict and prevent": how Artificial Intelligence can help fight fires

📍 Setúbal🌱 Environment💡 Technology#artificial-intelligence+2 more

A Portuguese artificial intelligence platform is now entering a testing phase to help predict the evolution of fires and support teams on the ground, explains André Morais, coordinator of the Montijo Civil Protection.

cnnportugal.iol.pt5 Aug
"We can anticipate better, we can predict and prevent": how Artificial Intelligence can help fight fires

We must break this State...

📍 Setúbal🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+1 more

The Portuguese State has shielded itself to maintain the status of a provincial college...

observador.pt5 Aug
We must break this State...

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