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Recent stories

Chaves goalkeeper coach highlights Vozinha's "innate abilities" after World Cup 2026 performance

📍 Vila Real⚽ Sports#world-cup+1 more

For the coach, the Cape Verdean goalkeeper, who won the “man of the match” award, is “a positional reference.”

cmjornal.pt2h ago
Chaves goalkeeper coach highlights Vozinha's "innate abilities" after World Cup 2026 performance

Three hooded individuals allegedly gagged a victim in Chaves and stole money and gold

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

Assailants followed the victim to the house where they lived and forced entry.

cmjornal.pt23h ago
Three hooded individuals allegedly gagged a victim in Chaves and stole money and gold

Preventive detention for drug trafficking suspect in Chaves

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The PSP seized over 300 doses of cocaine and heroin, a weapon, and two vehicles.

cmjornal.pt12 Jun
Preventive detention for drug trafficking suspect in Chaves

PJ investigates public entities, associations and companies in Chaves

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+1 more

At issue is the alleged practice of crimes of economic participation in business, prevarication and influence peddling.

cmjornal.pt29 May
PJ investigates public entities, associations and companies in Chaves

74-year-old man dies in goods vehicle crash

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal🚇 Infrastructure#public-safety+1 more

The accident occurred late this Monday afternoon on Municipal Road 507, which connects Chaves to Montalegre. The victim was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

observador.pt11 May
74-year-old man dies in goods vehicle crash

Road accident causes one death in Chaves

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

The GNR is investigating the causes of the accident

cnnportugal.iol.pt11 May
Road accident causes one death in Chaves

74-year-old man dies in goods vehicle crash in Chaves

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

The accident occurred late this Monday afternoon on Municipal Road 507, which connects Chaves to Montalegre.

cmjornal.pt11 May
74-year-old man dies in goods vehicle crash in Chaves

Drug trafficker arrested in Chaves by the PSP

📍 Vila Real⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A drug dealer was taken into custody by the Public Security Police in the city of Chaves.

cmjornal.pt2 May
Drug trafficker arrested in Chaves by the PSP

Chaves Book Fair ends with autograph sessions and concerts

📍 Vila Real🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#community+1 more

Until this Sunday, Chaves hosted its first book fair featuring autograph sessions and concerts.

RTP Notícias19 Apr
Chaves Book Fair ends with autograph sessions and concerts

Chaves Book Fair ends today with autograph sessions and concerts

📍 Vila Real🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

Until this Sunday, Chaves is hosting its first book fair featuring autograph sessions and concerts. The highlight is the presentation of a replica of the 'Sacramental', the first book in the Portuguese language printed precisely in Chaves in 1488.

RTP Notícias19 Apr
Chaves Book Fair ends today with autograph sessions and concerts

Wild mushrooms inspire intimate restaurant in a village on the outskirts of Chaves

📍 Vila Real🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#gastronomy+1 more

Synonymous with wild mushrooms, Míscaro is also the name of a small restaurant in the village of Redondelo, in Chaves. Here, Cláudia and Mário serve regional and seasonal products.

Expresso13 Apr
Wild mushrooms inspire intimate restaurant in a village on the outskirts of Chaves

Chaves: international wine competition aims to consolidate Trás-os-Montes in wine tourism

📍 Vila Real🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#wine-tourism+2 more

1,500 wines will shine at the Portugal Wine Trophy, taking place in June, with dozens of national and international experts. Simultaneously, Chaves celebrates the Aqua Wine Fest.

Público25 Mar
Chaves: international wine competition aims to consolidate Trás-os-Montes in wine tourism

Carlos Sanches releases his first album, Cães e Crianças, and brings Arritmia with it

📍 Vila Real🎭 Culture#portuguese-music+2 more

Musician Carlos Sanches debuts his first studio album titled 'Cães e Crianças', featuring the track 'Arritmia'.

Público20 Mar
Carlos Sanches releases his first album, Cães e Crianças, and brings Arritmia with it

Spanish company invests 100 million in Chaves and creates 400 jobs

📍 Vila Real💼 Work💶 Finance#job-creation+2 more

A Spanish aluminium manufacturer is set to invest 100 million euros in a new factory in Chaves, with plans to create 400 jobs by 2027. The project, led by the multinational Cortizo, will be located in the Chaves Business Park and has been classified as a Project of National Interest (PIN). The facility is expected to be the group's most modern, featuring advanced technology for the entire aluminium transformation cycle.

Dinheiro Vivo18 Mar
Spanish company invests 100 million in Chaves and creates 400 jobs

Spanish company invests 100 million euros in Chaves

📍 Vila Real💶 Finance💼 Work#investment+2 more

The investment by the Spanish multinational will create new jobs in Chaves and represents 'one of the largest business projects ever carried out in the municipality', the local council explained.

Observador18 Mar
Spanish company invests 100 million euros in Chaves

Chaves: Corgo Line railway halts to become tourist accommodation

📍 Vila Real🧭 Travel🏠 Property#tourism+3 more

In addition to giving new life to the Vilela do Tâmega and Vilarinho das Paranheiras railway halts, support points for the Tâmega and Corgo International Ecovia will also be created.

Público16 Mar
Chaves: Corgo Line railway halts to become tourist accommodation

André Ventura visited a factory in Chaves but ended up doing a kind of street rally

📍 Vila Real🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#presidential-election+3 more

The presidential candidate has said he wants to distance himself from traditional campaigning following the bad weather, but the campaign nevertheless came to him.

Correio da Manhã3 Feb
André Ventura visited a factory in Chaves but ended up doing a kind of street rally

Ventura returns to the political arena and renews attacks on Seguro: 'He has already shown he doesn't have much courage'

📍 Vila Real🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#presidential-election+3 more

In Chaves, the presidential candidate did not respond to Eanes's endorsement of Seguro but spoke of 'pressure' from the 'system of interests', and asked the prime minister to retract the condolence statement in which he 'gave the impression that the responsibility for the people who died lies with them'.

Expresso2 Feb
Ventura returns to the political arena and renews attacks on Seguro: 'He has already shown he doesn't have much courage'

André Ventura visited a factory in Chaves but ended up in an impromptu street rally

📍 Vila Real🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#presidential-election+3 more

The presidential candidate has said he wants to move away from a traditional campaign after the bad weather, but the campaign ultimately came to him.

Correio da Manhã2 Feb
André Ventura visited a factory in Chaves but ended up in an impromptu street rally

Chaves reinforces warnings about flood risk on the Tâmega River

📍 Vila Real🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#severe-weather+3 more

The municipality of Chaves is on red alert due to forecasts of strong winds and persistent, heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

Correio da Manhã2 Feb
Chaves reinforces warnings about flood risk on the Tâmega River

"At this moment we already have a contingency plan": River Tâmega bursts its banks in Chaves

📍 Vila Real🚇 Infrastructure🌱 Environment#flooding+3 more

The mayor said that, at this stage, there are no buildings or commercial establishments “at risk”.

CNN Portugal27 Jan
"At this moment we already have a contingency plan": River Tâmega bursts its banks in Chaves

Tâmega River overflows its banks in Chaves, residents and shopkeepers warned

📍 Vila Real🌱 Environment🚇 Infrastructure#flooding+3 more

The Tâmega River overflowed its banks today in the town of Chaves, where some streets and access routes were closed and residents and shopkeepers were advised to safeguard their belongings, the mayor said.

RTP Notícias27 Jan
Tâmega River overflows its banks in Chaves, residents and shopkeepers warned

Chaves suspends classes and school transport services due to snow

📍 Vila Real🎓 Education🚇 Infrastructure#public-transport+3 more

A red warning from IPMA has led to the closure of schools in seven municipalities of the Vila Real district.

Expresso23 Jan
Chaves suspends classes and school transport services due to snow