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Arcos de Valdevez(10)Caminha(33)Melgaço(8)Monção(11)Paredes de Coura(6)Ponte da Barca(1)Ponte de Lima(18)Valença(5)Viana do Castelo(51)Vila Nova de Cerveira(6)
Arcos de Valdevez(10)Caminha(33)Melgaço(8)Monção(11)Paredes de Coura(6)Ponte da Barca(1)Ponte de Lima(18)Valença(5)Viana do Castelo(51)Vila Nova de Cerveira(6)







  • Arcos de Valdevez(10)
  • Caminha(33)
  • Melgaço(8)
  • Monção(11)
  • Paredes de Coura(6)
  • Ponte da Barca(1)
  • Ponte de Lima(18)
  • Valença(5)
  • Viana do Castelo(51)
  • Vila Nova de Cerveira(6)
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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

Directors of company that traded the Atlântida ship heard in court

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal💶 Finance#court-case+1 more

At issue is the 2014 deal involving the Atlântida ship. Mystic Cruises acquired it from the Viana do Castelo shipyards for 8.5 million euros and sold it for over 11 million.

cmjornal.pt6h ago
Directors of company that traded the Atlântida ship heard in court

Argument between two women ends in knife assault in Viana do Castelo

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

A 36-year-old victim suffered minor injuries to her abdomen and was hospitalised. The suspect has been arrested.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
Argument between two women ends in knife assault in Viana do Castelo

Argument between two women ends in knife assault in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal#crime-report

A 36-year-old victim suffered minor injuries to her abdomen and was hospitalised. The suspect has been arrested.

cmjornal.pt28 Apr
Argument between two women ends in knife assault in Viana do Castelo

Neopop festival renames itself Antipop in the year it celebrates its 20th anniversary and announces full lineup

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

The Neopop organization reveals that, in its twentieth anniversary year, the electronic music festival in Viana do Castelo is changing its name back to Antipop, and that it will be “the biggest and most important edition ever.” Discover the lineup.

expresso.pt28 Apr
Neopop festival renames itself Antipop in the year it celebrates its 20th anniversary and announces full lineup

First Yakutian Laika breed litter in Portugal born in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life#pets+1 more

The first breeding of the Yakutian Laika dog breed in Portugal has taken place in the city of Viana do Castelo.

Viana TVViana TV26 Apr

Polytechnic of Viana do Castelo launches project for teacher trainers

📍 Viana do Castelo🎓 Education💡 Technology#education-quality+1 more

The programme is the result of a partnership with the OECD and EduQA and includes an analysis of the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence in education.

publico.pt23 Apr
Polytechnic of Viana do Castelo launches project for teacher trainers

Family and friends gather on the beach to follow the search for a fisherman in Viana do Castelo

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

The search perimeter has been extended and is taking place at sea and on land.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Family and friends gather on the beach to follow the search for a fisherman in Viana do Castelo

Third day of search for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo begins

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

The resources deployed for the operations are similar to those used on Monday.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Third day of search for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo begins

Man goes octopus fishing and disappears in Viana do Castelo

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

Fishing equipment was found late in the morning in a rocky area.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Man goes octopus fishing and disappears in Viana do Castelo

Third day of search for fisherman in Viana begins

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

The search for the 74-year-old fisherman, missing since Sunday, is being conducted this Tuesday using ground patrols, drones, and maritime assets.

Observador21 Apr
Third day of search for fisherman in Viana begins

Search operation for missing fisherman in Carreço enters its third day

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

On Monday, fishing gear was found which the “family confirmed belonged to the 74-year-old man.”

Público21 Apr
Search operation for missing fisherman in Carreço enters its third day

Third day of search for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo begins

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

The resources deployed for the operations are similar to those used on Monday.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr
Third day of search for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo begins

Man goes octopus fishing and disappears in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal#crime-report

Fishing equipment was found late in the morning in a rocky area.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Man goes octopus fishing and disappears in Viana do Castelo

Fishing gear found during search for missing man in Viana do Castelo

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

Divers were deployed this Monday to a rocky area of Paço beach.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Fishing gear found during search for missing man in Viana do Castelo

Search resumed for recreational fisherman missing at Paço beach in Viana do Castelo

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

The man was engaged in shore fishing and did not return home.

Correio da Manhã20 Apr
Search resumed for recreational fisherman missing at Paço beach in Viana do Castelo

Search launched for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

According to the National Maritime Authority, the missing person, a 74-year-old recreational fisherman, was shore fishing when he was last seen and failed to return home. The alert was raised at 16:55.

Público19 Apr
Search launched for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo

Search for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo

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

The National Maritime Authority has begun a search for a 74-year-old recreational fisherman, reported missing at Paço beach in Carreço, Viana do Castelo, after he failed to return home.

Observador19 Apr
Search for missing fisherman in Viana do Castelo

Search for recreational fisherman missing at Paço beach in Viana do Castelo suspended

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services+1 more

The man was engaged in shore fishing and did not return home.

Correio da Manhã19 Apr
Search for recreational fisherman missing at Paço beach in Viana do Castelo suspended

Portugal chapel to be relocated and reconstructed

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government📜 History#local-government+2 more

Home News Portugal chapel to be relocated and reconstructed Portugal chapel to be relocated and reconstructed The Viana do Castelo City Council contributed €61,900 to the demolition, reconstruction, and relocation of the Vila Fria Rest Chapel, an operation that also included the requalification o

The Portugal News19 Apr
Portugal chapel to be relocated and reconstructed

Van destroyed by flames in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety

There are no injuries to report.

Correio da Manhã17 Apr
Van destroyed by flames in Viana do Castelo

Viana declares a day of mourning for the death of Serrano da Paz

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life⚖️ Legal#maritime-police+1 more

The unexpected and premature passing of the current Port Captain and local commander of the Maritime Police leaves the Viana do Castelo municipality in deep dismay and sorrow.

Observador16 Apr
Viana declares a day of mourning for the death of Serrano da Paz

Viana do Castelo approves working group to create Municipal Police

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The proposal was part of the election manifesto for Luís Nobre's re-election bid.

Correio da Manhã14 Apr
Viana do Castelo approves working group to create Municipal Police

Urban buses are no longer free

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

The TUViana service was launched in September with free travel, but will now require paid tickets. Pass collection can be done starting Wednesday at the Transport Interface store.

Observador8 Apr
Urban buses are no longer free

Viana do Castelo urban buses will no longer be free from Monday

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

The TUViana service was launched in September with free travel and is now entering the ticket-charging phase. The general monthly pass will cost 20 euros and the on-board fare will be 1.5 euros.

Público7 Apr
Viana do Castelo urban buses will no longer be free from Monday

One dead and two injured in collision in Viana do Castelo

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

The fatality is a 50-year-old man who was riding a motorcycle with his daughter, who is in serious condition.

Correio da Manhã5 Apr
One dead and two injured in collision in Viana do Castelo

Men involved in altercation fall from café balcony in Viana do Castelo; one dead, one injured

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

The Judicial Police were called to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the fall.

Correio da Manhã5 Apr
Men involved in altercation fall from café balcony in Viana do Castelo; one dead, one injured

One dead and one seriously injured after both fall from balcony in Viana do Castelo

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

The fatal victim is a 30-year-old man and the seriously injured person is a 44-year-old man. Both fell from the balcony of a shopping centre in Barroselas.

Público4 Apr
One dead and one seriously injured after both fall from balcony in Viana do Castelo

One dead and one seriously injured after balcony collapse

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

Two men fell from a shopping centre balcony in Barroselas, in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, in an incident that reportedly occurred during an argument. One died, and the other is seriously injured.

Observador4 Apr
One dead and one seriously injured after balcony collapse

Men involved in altercation fall from café balcony in Viana do Castelo; one dead, one injured

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

The Judicial Police were called to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the fall.

Correio da Manhã4 Apr
Men involved in altercation fall from café balcony in Viana do Castelo; one dead, one injured

One dead and two injured in collision in Viana do Castelo

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

The incident was recorded at 15:13 on the National Road 13, in the parish of Afife.

CNN Portugal4 Apr
One dead and two injured in collision in Viana do Castelo