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Arcos de Valdevez(15)Caminha(45)Melgaço(11)Monção(27)Paredes de Coura(9)Ponte da Barca(4)Ponte de Lima(25)Valença(10)Viana do Castelo(93)Vila Nova de Cerveira(9)
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  • Arcos de Valdevez(15)
  • Caminha(45)
  • Melgaço(11)
  • Monção(27)
  • Paredes de Coura(9)
  • Ponte da Barca(4)
  • Ponte de Lima(25)
  • Valença(10)
  • Viana do Castelo(93)
  • Vila Nova de Cerveira(9)
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Recent stories

Monção hosts the first regional semi-final of the new 7 Wonders of Portugal® in a special broadcast on TVI

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture🧭 Travel#entertainment+1 more

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.

Mais AlgarveMais Algarve13 Jun

Alvarinho attracts investors and boosts exports from Monção and Melgaço

📍 Viana do Castelo💶 Finance🏖️ Daily Life#investment+2 more

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...

eco.sapo.pt10 Jun
Alvarinho attracts investors and boosts exports from Monção and Melgaço

The Coca of Monção is now Portuguese Cultural Heritage

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture📜 History#cultural-heritage+1 more

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

Público2 Jun

Man injured in collision between motorcycle and car in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

The victim suffered minor injuries.

cmjornal.pt24 May
Man injured in collision between motorcycle and car in Monção

The best place in Europe and the world

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💶 Finance#government-policy+1 more

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.

observador.pt22 May
The best place in Europe and the world

Prime Minister asks young people to stay in Portugal

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💼 Work#government-policy+2 more

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

The Portugal News18 May
Prime Minister asks young people to stay in Portugal

Mayor of Monção asks Montenegro for access roads to the municipality

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

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.”

cmjornal.pt18 May
Mayor of Monção asks Montenegro for access roads to the municipality

Montenegro appeals to young people to stay in Portugal during visit to Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💼 Work#government-policy+1 more

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

SAPOSAPO18 May

Prime Minister warns that the investment momentum in Portugal must continue

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💶 Finance#investment+2 more

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

rtp.pt18 May
Prime Minister warns that the investment momentum in Portugal must continue

"Life is better here". Montenegro asks young Portuguese people not to emigrate

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💼 Work#government-policy+1 more

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.

dn.pt18 May
"Life is better here". Montenegro asks young Portuguese people not to emigrate

Montenegro appeals to young people not to "waste" their potential outside of Portugal

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💼 Work#government-policy+1 more

Prime Minister praises the competitiveness of Monção

cnnportugal.iol.pt18 May
Montenegro appeals to young people not to "waste" their potential outside of Portugal

Louis Vuitton loses lawsuit against Portuguese brand

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture⚖️ Legal#entertainment+1 more

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.

observador.pt13 May
Louis Vuitton loses lawsuit against Portuguese brand

Portuguese company defeats Louis Vuitton in court after being accused of copying logo

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal💶 Finance#regulation+1 more

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

cmjornal.pt12 May
Portuguese company defeats Louis Vuitton in court after being accused of copying logo

Louis Vuitton accused Monção liqueurs of copying its logo. Licores do Vale won

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🎭 Culture#intellectual-property+1 more

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.

publico.pt12 May
Louis Vuitton accused Monção liqueurs of copying its logo. Licores do Vale won

Louis Vuitton takes Portuguese brand to court and loses

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🎭 Culture#legal-reforms+1 more

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.

observador.pt11 May
Louis Vuitton takes Portuguese brand to court and loses

Lightning strike causes fire on house roof in Monção

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#severe-weather

Firefighters were called to the scene and proceeded to place a tarp on the house's roof after the flames were extinguished.

cmjornal.pt9 May
Lightning strike causes fire on house roof in Monção

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