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Municipalities in Viana do Castelo

Arcos de Valdevez(17)Caminha(76)Melgaço(14)Monção(29)Paredes de Coura(15)Ponte da Barca(5)Ponte de Lima(32)Valença(14)Viana do Castelo(137)Vila Nova de Cerveira(14)
Arcos de Valdevez(17)Caminha(76)Melgaço(14)Monção(29)Paredes de Coura(15)Ponte da Barca(5)Ponte de Lima(32)Valença(14)Viana do Castelo(137)Vila Nova de Cerveira(14)







  • Arcos de Valdevez(17)
  • Caminha(76)
  • Melgaço(14)
  • Monção(29)
  • Paredes de Coura(15)
  • Ponte da Barca(5)
  • Ponte de Lima(32)
  • Valença(14)
  • Viana do Castelo(137)
  • Vila Nova de Cerveira(14)
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  • 1920: Miguel II of Braganza, head of the Miguelist branch of the Portuguese royal house and lifelong exile, formally renounces his claim to the Portuguese throne in favour of his son Duarte Nuno of Braganza. The act helps reconcile the two surviving lines of the dynasty and clears the way for the eventual unification of the Casa Real de Bragança after the death of Manuel II.
  • 2001: Death of Marshal Francisco da Costa Gomes in Lisbon, aged 87. Career soldier, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and President of the Portuguese Republic from 1974 to 1976, he was — alongside António de Spínola — the senior military figure of the Carnation Revolution and the man who guided Portugal through the most turbulent phase of decolonisation and the transition to democracy.
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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

Pre-trial detention for suspect of sexual coercion and home invasion in Viana do Castelo

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

The Viana do Castelo Territorial Command stated that the man, a foreign national, is in an irregular situation within the national territory.

cmjornal.pt30 Jul
Pre-trial detention for suspect of sexual coercion and home invasion in Viana do Castelo

Hitching a ride on the sea, a stop at the most famous tavern in Viana do Castelo

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy+1 more

Recommended in the 2026 Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide, and also recognised for its wine service, the Tasquinha da Linda restaurant is a gastronomic beacon in Viana do Castelo. In this former fishing warehouse, fish and seafood shine on the table.

expresso.pt30 Jul
Hitching a ride on the sea, a stop at the most famous tavern in Viana do Castelo

Bridge over the Lima river completed in Viana do Castelo

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

Project funded by the RRP is an “absolutely necessary infrastructure”. It promises to divert heavy vehicle traffic resulting from industrial activity and will expand the economic activity of the city of Viana.

observador.pt29 Jul
Bridge over the Lima river completed in Viana do Castelo

Body of missing elderly woman found on a beach in Viana do Castelo

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

The alert was given to the authorities at 09:30 by the lifeguards.

cmjornal.pt29 Jul
Body of missing elderly woman found on a beach in Viana do Castelo

Body of missing elderly woman found on a beach in Viana do Castelo

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

The alert was given to the authorities at 09:30 by the lifeguards.

cmjornal.pt28 Jul
Body of missing elderly woman found on a beach in Viana do Castelo

ERC opens administrative offence proceedings against Conta Lá for hidden municipal sponsorships

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#regulation+1 more

The Media Regulatory Authority (ERC) is to initiate administrative offence proceedings against Conta Lá. The regulator considers that the channel failed to identify sponsorships in the programme 'O Melhor Natal de Portugal'—sponsored by 33 municipalities—and in its coverage of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) Congress, which was sponsored by...

eco.sapo.pt28 Jul
ERC opens administrative offence proceedings against Conta Lá for hidden municipal sponsorships

Municipalities will also manage tourist accommodation. Discover the projects

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

The former forest houses of Carvoeiro, in Viana do Castelo, and Alto da Freita, located in one of the main tourist hubs of the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, will be refurbished for tourism purposes. While the former will be converted into a mountain tourism unit under community management, the latter will become a tourist accommodation...

eco.sapo.pt24 Jul
Municipalities will also manage tourist accommodation. Discover the projects

Government is “attentive” to the rise in fuel prices and “evaluating every day” new measures

📍 Viana do Castelo💶 Finance🏛️ Government#cost-of-living+2 more

The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion said this Friday that the Government “remains attentive” to the increase in fuel prices and is “permanently evaluating whether or not new interventions are justified”, in addition to the current discount on the ISP. “The Government remains attentive to the matter. There is a discount that we are applying at this...

eco.sapo.pt24 Jul
Government is “attentive” to the rise in fuel prices and “evaluating every day” new measures

Viana Polytechnic becomes a university

📍 Viana do Castelo🎓 Education#higher-education+1 more

The Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo will officially become a Polytechnic University in August, a change provided for by law that reinforces the institution's academic and scientific evolution.

observador.pt21 Jul
Viana Polytechnic becomes a university

Polytechnic Institute becomes Viana do Castelo Polytechnic University in August

📍 Viana do Castelo🎓 Education🏛️ Government#higher-education+2 more

In February, the IPVC saw the approval of the first PhD in Sports Sciences among Portuguese polytechnics, for a period of six years.

cmjornal.pt21 Jul
Polytechnic Institute becomes Viana do Castelo Polytechnic University in August

7 PM. Ministry of Internal Administration promises to clarify controversies involving João Carvalho

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+1 more

Luís Neves reacted to the opening of an inquiry by the Attorney General's Office. Also in this news bulletin, the Minister of Labour does not commit to a minimum wage increase.

observador.pt21 Jul
7 PM. Ministry of Internal Administration promises to clarify controversies involving João Carvalho

MAI warns: anyone who is a "hindrance" to the changes "will be removed"

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

Luís Neves announced in Viana do Castelo the reorganisation of the PSP to free up police officers for patrolling. The reorganisation begins in Porto, Lisbon, and Setúbal.

observador.pt21 Jul
MAI warns: anyone who is a "hindrance" to the changes "will be removed"

6 PM. Storms. Insurers paid 1 million euros

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

This was announced today in Parliament by the president of the Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority. Furthermore, the President of the Republic wants lessons to be learned from the digitisation process of the exams.

observador.pt21 Jul
6 PM. Storms. Insurers paid 1 million euros

Minister Luís Neves breaks his silence: “I am gathering the documents to respond to everything”

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#government-policy+1 more

Luís Neves, the current Minister of Internal Administration, broke his silence but only for less than a minute. Speaking to journalists following an official visit to Viana do Castelo, the former director of the PJ stated that he has been the target of attacks that call his honour and dignity into question.

eco.sapo.pt21 Jul
Minister Luís Neves breaks his silence: “I am gathering the documents to respond to everything”

4h. Canada willing to discuss trade relations with the US

📍 Viana do Castelo🎓 Education🏛️ Government#education-quality+2 more

At issue are statements by Trump, who announced 50% tariffs on most goods imported from Canada. Regarding national exams, the PS and Chega parties are requesting that the re-evaluation of tests be free of charge.

observador.pt21 Jul
4h. Canada willing to discuss trade relations with the US

3h. USA conclude tenth night of attacks against Iran

📍 Viana do Castelo🏛️ Government🎓 Education#education-quality+1 more

They claim to have attacked military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch bases, and air defence systems. Additionally, Sporting beat Strasbourg 7-0.

observador.pt21 Jul
3h. USA conclude tenth night of attacks against Iran

Viana do Castelo hosted the presentation of the book 'Portugal: from Dictatorship to Democracy'

📍 Viana do Castelo📜 History🎭 Culture#portuguese-history+2 more

The city of Viana do Castelo held an event for the launch of the book titled 'Portugal: from Dictatorship to Democracy'.

Semanário Alto MinhoSemanário Alto Minho20 Jul
Viana do Castelo hosted the presentation of the book 'Portugal: from Dictatorship to Democracy'

These sunflowers are stars of the North

📍 Viana do Castelo🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#local-attractions+2 more

In Afife, Viana do Castelo, the sunflower field has become an attraction. The plants serve as food for the animals at Quinta da Pegadinha, which also offers wine and cheese tastings. In August, a new field will be open.

publico.pt18 Jul

Eiffel Bridge reopened after 580,000 euro renovation

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more

After more than eight months of traffic closures, the Eiffel Bridge is once again fully accessible. IP guarantees that the aesthetics of the century-old crossing have not been compromised.

observador.pt16 Jul
Eiffel Bridge reopened after 580,000 euro renovation

The circus takes to the streets and it is all free

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#entertainment

This year, Viana do Castelo joins the touring circuit for the shows, and there are now five northern cities participating in the country's largest contemporary circus festival.

cmjornal.pt15 Jul
The circus takes to the streets and it is all free

The Vaudeville Rendez-Vous was meant to go to Viana, and it is

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture#festival+2 more

The circus and public space creation festival is extending this year to the Urban Pentagon of the Minho region. There are 18 shows over four days in five cities revolving around the theme of “Change and transformation”.

publico.pt14 Jul

Man threatens PSP officers at Viana do Castelo Hospital

📍 Viana do Castelo⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+2 more

Authorities were alerted to a man who caused a disturbance at the healthcare facility.

cmjornal.pt13 Jul
Man threatens PSP officers at Viana do Castelo Hospital

Portuguese hospital in Alto Minho launches robotic knee surgery

📍 Viana do Castelo🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#medical-services+2 more

Home News Portuguese hospital in Alto Minho launches robotic knee surgery Portuguese hospital in Alto Minho launches robotic knee surgery The Alto Minho Local Health Unit (ULS Alto Minho) announced on 9 July that the Santa Luzia Hospital in Viana do Castelo launched a robotic knee surgery program

The Portugal News10 Jul
Portuguese hospital in Alto Minho launches robotic knee surgery

Another Vaudeville Rendez-Vous is coming, the festival with the circus that surprises

📍 Viana do Castelo🎭 Culture#entertainment+2 more

The contemporary circus festival Vaudeville Rendez-Vous adds another city in this twelfth edition — Viana do Castelo — to the group that made up its usual core of development and presentation.

expresso.pt9 Jul
Another Vaudeville Rendez-Vous is coming, the festival with the circus that surprises

Woman uses kitchen knife to attempt to kill sleeping husband. Four-year-old son witnessed everything

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

The Judiciary Police arrested the 25-year-old suspect. The victim suffered serious injuries and is hospitalised at Santa Luzia Hospital in Viana do Castelo

cnnportugal.iol.pt9 Jul
Woman uses kitchen knife to attempt to kill sleeping husband. Four-year-old son witnessed everything

“It feels like we are in the third world”: Residents of Viana do Castelo live without electricity overnight

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

CMTV closely followed the desperation of residents in Viana parishes, while the local authority justifies the power cuts with financial and environmental motivations.

cmjornal.pt9 Jul
“It feels like we are in the third world”: Residents of Viana do Castelo live without electricity overnight

“It feels like we are in the third world”: Residents of Viana do Castelo live without electricity overnight

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#power-outage+2 more

CMTV closely followed the desperation of residents in Viana parishes, while the local authority justifies the power cuts with financial and environmental motivations.

cmjornal.pt8 Jul
“It feels like we are in the third world”: Residents of Viana do Castelo live without electricity overnight

Viana do Castelo municipality justifies power cut while residents report abandonment and insecurity

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-safety+2 more

Third part of 'Investigação CM', July 8, 2026.

cmjornal.pt8 Jul
Viana do Castelo municipality justifies power cut while residents report abandonment and insecurity

Residents fear dangers from power cuts in Viana do Castelo parishes

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#power-cuts+2 more

Second part of 'Investigação CM', 8 July 2026.

cmjornal.pt8 Jul
Residents fear dangers from power cuts in Viana do Castelo parishes

Parishes in Viana do Castelo without power during the early hours

📍 Viana do Castelo🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#power-cuts+2 more

First part of 'Investigação CM', July 8, 2026.

cmjornal.pt8 Jul
Parishes in Viana do Castelo without power during the early hours