Motorcyclist dies in crash on the EN101 in Monção
A motorcyclist has died following a road accident on the EN101 national road in the municipality of Monção.

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A motorcyclist has died following a road accident on the EN101 national road in the municipality of Monção.

Alvarinho wine may be the hallmark of this border town in Northern Portugal, but it is not its only attraction. It is joined by river beaches, palaces, walkways, and the Minho ecotrail.

The victim was transported to Santa Luzia Hospital in Viana do Castelo, accompanied by the Immediate Life Support (SIV) ambulance from Melgaço.

A 47-year-old man was seriously injured in the legs and head following an accident with an agricultural tractor during the grape harvest in Monção. The accident occurred at 12:17 PM.

A 47-year-old man became trapped under an agricultural vehicle while working during a grape harvest.

The suspect attacked his father inside their home in Monção on Saturday. A second victim was struck while the suspect was fleeing. Both were hospitalised.

The crime occurred last Saturday. The perpetrator was arrested in the act by the Monção GNR, but the investigation was conducted by the Braga Judicial Police, who carried out forensic examinations at the scene and interviewed several witnesses.

The GNR is investigating the causes of the accident.

The victims, aged 70 and 80, had to be hospitalised. The 35-year-old assailant was arrested by the GNR and will appear before a judge on Monday morning.

Fires still mobilise more than a hundred emergency personnel.

Flames are progressing towards Santo André.

The fire had one active front at one point, but did not threaten any homes.

The fire has one active front and there are no houses at risk.

The suspect was in possession of a revolver, a shotgun, a dagger, and over 200 rounds of ammunition.

The four-day event, known as the “Biggest Wine Party in Portugal”, welcomed around 120,000 visitors in 2025 and returns next month to Parque das Caldas, in the riverside area of Monção.

The town of Monção is the venue for the first regional semi-final of the 7 Wonders of Portugal® competition, which will be aired as a special programme on the TVI television network.

At a time when the global wine sector is facing an adverse environment, marked by a decline in consumption, the Monção-Melgaço sub-region, the 'cradle' of the Alvarinho grape variety, whose grapes are among the best-paid in the country, is bucking the trend, ECO/Local Online heard during a weekend in the region. Driving this growth are increased exports and new investments in...

The traditional Coca figure from Monção has been officially classified as Cultural Heritage of Portugal.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

Contrary to what the promotional litany of Dr. Montenegro suggests, almost all places in the West offer better living conditions than the Minho region and the territory that descends from Minho to the Algarve.

The Prime Minister has urged the youth to remain in the country.

António Barbosa also noted that he had received information from the Minister of Infrastructure that they are preparing to “recognize a set of infrastructure projects for the Alto Minho region as a priority for the country.”

Prime Minister Montenegro encourages youth to remain in the country while visiting the municipality of Monção.

Luís Montenegro was in Monção this morning for the inauguration of Minho Park, a 56-hectare business facility covering four parishes in the municipality.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro urged young people to stay in Portugal to develop their potential rather than wasting it abroad, citing the new Minho Park in Monção as a model for technological connectivity, competitiveness, and quality of life.

Prime Minister praises the competitiveness of Monção

Louis Vuitton accused small producers from Monção of copying its logo. Now, Licores do Vale celebrates: 'The L and the V belong to everyone'. Meanwhile, Bandidos do Cante are out of Eurovision.

The accusation from the French luxury giant forced Licores do Vale to halt production, which has now resumed, for nearly a year.

The French luxury brand accused Licores do Vale of “unfair competition” and wanted to prevent the registration from being approved at the Industrial Property Institute. The court ruled in favour of the Portuguese company.

The French luxury brand accused small producers from Monção of 'parasitic exploitation of the prestige of a third-party brand'. 'The L and the V belong to everyone', now celebrates Licores do Vale.
