Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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The secretary-general of the PSD, Hugo Soares, states that Chega's motion of no confidence is “completely out of touch with reality” and that André Ventura wants to “be constantly on television”. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the PSD's political rentrée party in Ponte de Lima, the parliamentary leader justified those statements with the fact that...
Two of the victims are in a serious condition and two others suffered minor injuries. The accident involved a car and a motorcycle.
Fernando Pimenta arrives back in Portugal after securing two world championship titles and is already focused on his upcoming goals.
Fernando Pimenta arrives back in Portugal following his medal wins at the Canoe Sprint World Championships and outlines his future competitive targets.
After his fourth world title in the K1 1,000, and facing opponents who were focused solely on the K1 5,000, Fernando Pimenta added his 187th international medal with another gold to close out the event.
A reflection on the tragic death of 19-year-old British cyclist Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal, using the incident to critique a perceived decline in societal empathy, civility, and the dehumanisation of modern life.
The fire that began on Sunday at 14:26 in Facha, in the Senhora da Rocha area, reached the resolution phase at 12:01, but 203 personnel remain on-site, supported by 73 vehicles and one aerial asset.
Civil Protection stated that “firefighting efforts are progressing favourably” and that no homes are in danger.
The parents of the cyclist who passed away during the Tour of Portugal speak out for the first time, expressing their profound grief.
Vasco Ferraz, mayor of Ponte de Lima, states that Brazilian citizens have the financial capacity to invest in sectors important to the town, such as industry.
Around midnight on Tuesday, there was still no need for lockdowns, but firefighting forces were anticipating a difficult night.
A fire is burning with an active front between Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo.
The Public Prosecution Service has opened an investigation into the death of a cyclist that occurred during the Volta a Portugal cycling race.
The Attorney General's Office (PGR) has launched an investigation into the death of a cyclist during the Volta a Portugal cycling race.
The fire broke out on Sunday, with firefighting efforts being supported by two aerial assets.
Wildfires mobilise more than 600 personnel. The fire in Ponte de Lima reaches Viana do Castelo. Additionally, patients at Garcia de Orta criticise the end of abortion consultations at the hospital, with no timeline for their resumption.
The fire, which broke out on Sunday in Ponte de Lima, may be close to being considered under control, as the intervention of aerial assets and the lack of wind are aiding the firefighters' efforts.
The flames are being fought by 171 personnel, 49 vehicles, and five aerial assets.
A wildfire in the Ponte de Lima region is currently burning with three active fronts as of 8am.
The vehicle involved in the collision with cyclist Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal entered the course through a secondary access point and was not travelling in the wrong direction.
Professional cycling teams honour the memory of Finlay Tarling following his death during the Volta a Portugal race.
Accident reveals safety failure at the Tour of Portugal
The alert for the accident in the parish of Arcozelo, in Ponte de Lima, was given at 15:30, with the incident occurring at kilometer 19.042 of the National Road 316.
A cyclist participating in the Volta a Portugal race was killed in a collision in Ponte de Lima, leading to the suspension of the stage.
The NSN Development Team has pulled out of the Volta a Portugal cycling race after the tragic death of a 19-year-old rider.
A cyclist has died following a collision during the Volta a Portugal cycling race.
A 19-year-old cyclist has died during the Volta a Portugal race, leading to the suspension of the eighth stage.
A cyclist has died following a collision with a van that was travelling against the flow of traffic during the Volta a Portugal cycling race.
The 19-year-old cyclist died this Friday in an accident involving a van in Ponte de Lima.
