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  • Vila Nova de Cerveira(6)
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Suspect in paedophilia case arrested in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The Judiciary Police arrested a man in Monção on suspicion of sexually abusing more than a dozen minors.

RTP Notícias9 Apr
Suspect in paedophilia case arrested in Monção

Suspect of paedophilia arrested in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The Judiciary Police arrested a man in Monção on suspicion of having sexually abused more than a dozen minors.

RTP Notícias9 Apr
Suspect of paedophilia arrested in Monção

Young man arrested on suspicion of 29 sexual crimes against minors in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The investigation was opened in 2025 following a report from one of the victims, who is 11 years old.

Correio da Manhã9 Apr
Young man arrested on suspicion of 29 sexual crimes against minors in Monção

Man rescued from 20-metre well in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#emergency-services+1 more

The victim was hospitalised.

Correio da Manhã8 Apr
Man rescued from 20-metre well in Monção

88-year-old man assaulted for 20 euros in coins

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+1 more

The elderly man surprised the thief in his home. He was pushed and required medical attention at the emergency department in Monção. The GNR is investigating.

Correio da Manhã3 Apr
88-year-old man assaulted for 20 euros in coins

Grandes Escolhas Best of the Year: the white wine is from Monção and the rosé is already an award-sweeper

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#wine+2 more

The five producers have wines in the specialist magazine's Top 5: the awards for the best of the year also distinguish companies and personalities. Olga Cavaleiro received the David Lopes Ramos award.

Público10 Mar
Grandes Escolhas Best of the Year: the white wine is from Monção and the rosé is already an award-sweeper

The Foda Fair does not fail: the “tastiest fair in Portugal” is coming

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+2 more

The name gives it extra fame, the lamb gives it substance. From March 13th to 15th, this gastronomic event will be held in Pias and expects over 50,000 visitors. Always in the style of Monção.

Público10 Mar
The Foda Fair does not fail: the “tastiest fair in Portugal” is coming

Plots in Portugal business zone available for purchase

📍 Viana do Castelo🏠 Property🏛️ Government#property-market+3 more

Home News Plots in Portugal business zone available for purchase Plots in Portugal business zone available for purchase The Monção City Council will open the application period for the sale of plots in the Messegães Business Zone on 28 January, covering a total area of 6.

The Portugal News27 Jan
Plots in Portugal business zone available for purchase

Bad weather. River Minho has already burst its banks in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#flooding+3 more

'It's a normal situation given the weather conditions,' said the municipality's firefighters. Any worsening of the river's situation depends on whether water releases are necessary in Spain.

Observador26 Jan
Bad weather. River Minho has already burst its banks in Monção

Monção wants to help firefighters pay the municipal property tax (IMI) on their primary residences

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government🏠 Property#imi+3 more

The proposal was approved at the executive meeting to open a 30-day public consultation period for any contributions.

Correio da Manhã22 Jan
Monção wants to help firefighters pay the municipal property tax (IMI) on their primary residences

Created by Vítor Sobral, this Bacalhau à Monção is hailed as 'a new gastronomic treasure' of Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy+3 more

The 'Bacalhau à Monção' recipe was created in 2023 by chef Vítor Sobral and is now being presented as 'a new gastronomic treasure' of this Minho municipality. On the weekend of 24 and 25 January the dish will be available to taste in 15 local restaurants. In parallel, a sparkling wine route is being promoted.

Expresso18 Jan
Created by Vítor Sobral, this Bacalhau à Monção is hailed as 'a new gastronomic treasure' of Monção