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Municipalities in Viana do Castelo

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(94)Vila Nova de Cerveira(9)
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(94)Vila Nova de Cerveira(9)







  • 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(94)
  • Vila Nova de Cerveira(9)
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Eixo Atlântico launches sustainable alternative tourism project

📍 Viana do Castelo🧭 Travel🌱 Environment#sustainable-tourism+3 more

Eixo Atlântico, a cross-border group of municipalities in northern Portugal and Galicia, presented a European-funded project in Viana do Castelo to develop more sustainable and alternative forms of tourism. The initiative funds innovative solutions intended to spread visitor flows and reduce environmental impact. Local businesses and hosts in the Eixo Atlântico area should track project calls for participation and funding opportunities.

1 source →8 Mar
Eixo Atlântico launches sustainable alternative tourism project

Recent stories

High demand for electric scooters

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

More and more people are using electric scooters, and safety rules are not always followed. Over the last seven years, the PSP and GNR have recorded 10 deaths in 1,900 accidents.

rtp.pt6m ago
High demand for electric scooters

José Luís Carneiro satisfied with peace agreement between USA and Iran, hopes it will be lasting

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government🇪🇺 Europe#government-policy

The Socialist secretary-general stated that for the PS, “this was a wrong war, from the very first hour.”

cmjornal.pt15 Jun
José Luís Carneiro satisfied with peace agreement between USA and Iran, hopes it will be lasting

Carneiro accuses Government of being in a “masquerade ball” with Ventura

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

The PS secretary-general accused the Government this Monday of being in a “masquerade ball” with Chega president André Ventura regarding the labour package, considering that the Executive is taken over by “inhumanity”. Speaking to journalists at the West Sea shipyards in Viana do Castelo, José Luís Carneiro stated that “the Government...

eco.sapo.pt15 Jun
Carneiro accuses Government of being in a “masquerade ball” with Ventura

Carneiro accuses Government of being in a “masquerade ball” with Ventura over labour package

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government💼 Work#chega+2 more

PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro accused the Luís Montenegro government of engaging in a “masquerade ball” with Chega leader André Ventura regarding labour law reforms. During a visit to the West Sea shipyards in Viana do Castelo, Carneiro criticised the government's lack of sensitivity and its willingness to align with Chega. When asked about a potential agreement between the Prime Minister and Ventura, Carneiro replied, “The Devil Wears Prada.” The PS has expressed strong opposition to the government's reliance on right-wing support, with figures like Ferro Rodrigues urging the party to clearly distance itself from the PSD-Chega alliance and vote against the upcoming State Budget.

dn.pt15 Jun
Carneiro accuses Government of being in a “masquerade ball” with Ventura over labour package

Carneiro accuses Government of being in a "masquerade ball" with Ventura

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

The PS secretary-general considers that the Executive is taken over by “inhumanity”.

cmjornal.pt15 Jun
Carneiro accuses Government of being in a "masquerade ball" with Ventura

Minho railway line closed in Darque, Viana do Castelo, following a fatal collision

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+1 more

The Minho railway line was closed today in Darque, in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, following a collision that resulted in one fatality, according to the Alto Minho Sub-Regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection.

rtp.pt13 Jun

Minho line reopened after fatal collision in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+1 more

The collision occurred at 13:45 and involved a freight train that remained at the halt near Senhora das Areias.

cmjornal.pt13 Jun
Minho line reopened after fatal collision in Viana do Castelo

Minho line reopened in Darque following fatal collision

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+1 more

The Minho railway line was closed in Darque, in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, following a collision that resulted in one fatality. It has since been reopened.

observador.pt13 Jun
Minho line reopened in Darque following fatal collision

New documentary film festival in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

The Ao Norte association has created a new film festival in Viana do Castelo, DOC[iN], dedicated to documentaries and non-fiction. The first edition will take place in March 2027.

observador.pt10 Jun
New documentary film festival in Viana do Castelo

Viana Viewpoint Route with 347,000 euro tender

📍 Viana do Castelo🧭 Travel🚇 Infrastructure#tourism

Senhora do Crasto, Monte Galeão, and Senhora do Minho will be connected by a tourist route. Proposals can be submitted until July 9.

observador.pt9 Jun
Viana Viewpoint Route with 347,000 euro tender

Viana do Castelo is the new addition to the Vaudeville Rendez-vous 2026 festival

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

On the first day of the contemporary circus festival, which takes place from 15 to 18 July, the capital of the Alto Minho region will host the show Tenet, by the Catalan collective Eunoia Kolektiva.

publico.pt9 Jun
Viana do Castelo is the new addition to the Vaudeville Rendez-vous 2026 festival

Man arrested for assaulting his wife in Viana do Castelo released with an electronic tag

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

The 59-year-old man must leave his home and is prohibited from approaching the victim. The GNR states that he caused 'considerable injuries'.

cmjornal.pt9 Jun
Man arrested for assaulting his wife in Viana do Castelo released with an electronic tag

'Love scammer' pretended to be rich to win over victims

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

A 59-year-old woman claimed to be an architect and paid for all expenses during dates with her victims. She became involved with two men from Viana do Castelo and managed to swindle 200,000 euros. She is currently in pre-trial detention.

cmjornal.pt1 Jun
'Love scammer' pretended to be rich to win over victims

After three years of waiting, the seventh Lima dugout canoe has finally begun to be studied

📍 Viana do Castelo📜 History🎭 Culture#archaeology+1 more

The vessel, discovered in 2023 in the Lima River, has begun to be studied with the goal of developing a conservation plan, a process that will still take several years.

publico.pt30 May
After three years of waiting, the seventh Lima dugout canoe has finally begun to be studied

FeelEverywhere invests 4 million in the redevelopment of the former Viana do Castelo campsite

📍 Viana do Castelo🧭 Travel🏠 Property#tourism+2 more

FeelEverywhere is investing four million euros in converting the former Viana do Castelo campsite into a nature and wellness tourism space, which will feature 17 glamping units and 42 motorhome pitches. The “FeelViana Nature” tourism project is expected to open in May 2027 and create 32 jobs.

eco.sapo.pt29 May
FeelEverywhere invests 4 million in the redevelopment of the former Viana do Castelo campsite

Brazilian Offshore Wind Coalition seeks to unlock offshore wind production and learns from the Portuguese example

📍 Viana do Castelo🌱 Environment💡 Technology#renewable-energy+2 more

The Offshore Wind Coalition, an initiative by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), is working to unlock offshore wind energy investments in Brazil. The group visited Portugal to study its model, meeting with local entities and touring the offshore wind farm in Viana do Castelo. President Roberta Cox stated the goal is to unite government, academic, and business representatives to secure area concessions for feasibility studies and engage in public dialogue. With a new regulatory framework approved in April, the World Bank estimates the sector could attract over 900 billion reais in investment by 2050. Experts emphasize that renewable energy is crucial for national energy autonomy, noting that Portugal currently incorporates 76% to 80% of renewable energy into its electricity production.

dnbrasil.dn.ptdnbrasil.dn.pt29 May
Brazilian Offshore Wind Coalition seeks to unlock offshore wind production and learns from the Portuguese example

State wants to deepen underwater archaeological research in the North

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture📜 History#archaeology+1 more

The State wants to deepen underwater archaeological research in the north of the country, an area still “little explored”, the coordinator of the National Centre for Nautical and Underwater Archaeology (CNANS), of the Cultural Heritage Institute, revealed to Lusa today.

rtp.pt28 May
State wants to deepen underwater archaeological research in the North

Viana do Castelo to create over 100 nursery places in the next two years

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life🏛️ Government#education-quality

Luís Nobre stated that “three more projects are being worked on, also based on this principle of territorialising in proximity to the needs of business parks.”

cmjornal.pt27 May
Viana do Castelo to create over 100 nursery places in the next two years

Motorcycle catches fire after crashing in Viana do Castelo. Motorcyclist in serious condition

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety

The motorcycle rider, aged around 40, was transported to the Viana do Castelo Hospital.

cmjornal.pt20 May
Motorcycle catches fire after crashing in Viana do Castelo. Motorcyclist in serious condition

Maritime and underwater cultural heritage of Viana do Castelo to be studied

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture📜 History#archaeology+1 more

The preliminary results of the maritime and underwater archaeology work will be presented on May 29th at 5:30 PM at the Viana do Castelo Library.

cmjornal.pt15 May
Maritime and underwater cultural heritage of Viana do Castelo to be studied

Businesswoman arrested in Viana do Castelo for human trafficking for labour exploitation

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal💼 Work#crime-report+2 more

The suspect is a manager of companies dedicated to providing geriatric services and elderly care.

cnnportugal.iol.pt15 May
Businesswoman arrested in Viana do Castelo for human trafficking for labour exploitation

Woman arrested in Viana do Castelo for human trafficking

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

A woman, who manages geriatric service companies, was arrested for trafficking six women for labour exploitation and for crimes of aiding illegal immigration.

observador.pt15 May
Woman arrested in Viana do Castelo for human trafficking

Woman arrested in Viana do Castelo for trafficking immigrants for labour exploitation

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🛂 Immigration#crime-report+2 more

The PJ states that, so far, it has identified six victims of the scheme, all women from Africa and South America.

cmjornal.pt15 May
Woman arrested in Viana do Castelo for trafficking immigrants for labour exploitation

Kangaroo on the loose in Viana do Castelo for a week

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life#animal-safety+1 more

The female escaped on the 7th of this month while being unloaded at a company that trades in birds and exotic animals.

cmjornal.pt14 May
Kangaroo on the loose in Viana do Castelo for a week

Kangaroo on the loose in Viana do Castelo for a week

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#exotic-animals+1 more

The female escaped on the 7th of this month while being unloaded at a company that trades in birds and exotic animals.

cmjornal.pt14 May
Kangaroo on the loose in Viana do Castelo for a week

Future of former closed cinemas in Viana do Castelo is under evaluation

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government🏠 Property#urban-planning+1 more

There has been a significant increase in requests to declassify the activity of cinema halls, and the Government has created a working group.

publico.pt14 May
Future of former closed cinemas in Viana do Castelo is under evaluation

Portugal is "one of the best countries in the world" for Formula Kite

📍 Viana do Castelo⚽ Sports🧭 Travel#formula-kite+1 more

Viana do Castelo is hosting 83 sailors from 30 countries for the Formula Kite world championships, a sport for which two Portuguese athletes are attempting to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

observador.pt14 May
Portugal is "one of the best countries in the world" for Formula Kite

A28 access to Neiva industrial zone closed for two months starting Monday

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport+1 more

Traffic will be closed due to the construction of the new access road to Vale do Neiva.

cmjornal.pt14 May
A28 access to Neiva industrial zone closed for two months starting Monday

A28 access to Neiva industrial zone closed

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure💼 Work#public-transport+2 more

Access from the A28 to the Neiva industrial zone will be closed in the south-north direction for two months for the construction of a new access road. The project represents an investment of 13.5 million, financed by the RRP.

observador.pt14 May
A28 access to Neiva industrial zone closed

Roadworks force closure of A28 access to Neiva for two months

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#roadworks+1 more

Access to the Neiva industrial zone will face closures and require diversions until the summer

cnnportugal.iol.pt14 May
Roadworks force closure of A28 access to Neiva for two months