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Alijó(10)Boticas(10)Chaves(15)Mesão Frio(1)Mondim de Basto(2)Montalegre(24)Murça(2)Peso da Régua(4)Ribeira de Pena(2)Sabrosa(6)Valpaços(9)Vila Pouca de Aguiar(8)Vila Real(33)
Alijó(10)Boticas(10)Chaves(15)Mesão Frio(1)Mondim de Basto(2)Montalegre(24)Murça(2)Peso da Régua(4)Ribeira de Pena(2)Sabrosa(6)Valpaços(9)Vila Pouca de Aguiar(8)Vila Real(33)







  • Alijó(10)
  • Boticas(10)
  • Chaves(15)
  • Mesão Frio(1)
  • Mondim de Basto(2)
  • Montalegre(24)
  • Murça(2)
  • Peso da Régua(4)
  • Ribeira de Pena(2)
  • Sabrosa(6)
  • Valpaços(9)
  • Vila Pouca de Aguiar(8)
  • Vila Real(33)
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Recent stories

Baja TT Norte de Portugal: competition motorcycle stolen from the paddock

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

A racing bike was stolen directly from the paddock area during the Baja TT Norte de Portugal event.

RecordRecord10h ago
Baja TT Norte de Portugal: competition motorcycle stolen from the paddock

PJ arrests domestic violence suspect in Valpaços

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

The fire was 'fought and extinguished by firefighters', endangering nearby houses, the PJ stated. It also reported that the detainee will be brought before a judge for an initial interrogation.

observador.pt29 Apr
PJ arrests domestic violence suspect in Valpaços

PJ arrests suspect in Valpaços for urban arson and domestic violence

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

The 42-year-old detainee will be brought before a judge for an initial interrogation to determine coercive measures.

cmjornal.pt29 Apr
PJ arrests suspect in Valpaços for urban arson and domestic violence

"Families are feeling it". Valpaços moves forward with support for the population to face the crisis and rising prices

📍 Vila Real🏛️ Government💶 Finance#cost-of-living+2 more

The Valpaços City Council has just approved a package of measures to support families, businesses, social solidarity institutions, and firefighters during this phase of crisis and rising prices.

RTP Notícias8 Apr
"Families are feeling it". Valpaços moves forward with support for the population to face the crisis and rising prices

Valpaços supports families and businesses due to price increases

📍 Vila Real🏛️ Government💶 Finance#cost-of-living+2 more

The Valpaços City Council has approved a set of measures covering the entire population to provide support following the rise in oil and energy prices, the mayor explained.

Observador8 Apr
Valpaços supports families and businesses due to price increases

Couple moved from Lisbon to Valpaços and are now dedicated to agriculture

📍 Vila Real🏖️ Daily Life💼 Work#rural-living+3 more

This is the story of those who change their lives and have no regrets. Susana and Filipe left Lisbon for a village of 200 inhabitants in Valpaços, Trás-os-Montes.

RTP Notícias5 Apr
Couple moved from Lisbon to Valpaços and are now dedicated to agriculture

Weather warning system helps anticipate problems

📍 Vila Real🌱 Environment🏖️ Daily Life#severe-weather+1 more

A weather warning system implemented in Valpaços provides alerts about abnormal weather phenomena forecasts five, eight, or 12 days in advance.

Observador30 Mar
Weather warning system helps anticipate problems

Folar, the Easter tradition passed down from generation to generation in Valpaços

📍 Vila Real🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#easter+3 more

Family and friends join forces these days to help artisanal producers in Valpaços bake the folar, an Easter tradition passed down from generation to generation that has turned into a business.

Expresso28 Mar
Folar, the Easter tradition passed down from generation to generation in Valpaços

400,000 euros modernised the Valpaços Health Centre

📍 Vila Real🩺 Health🚇 Infrastructure#healthcare+2 more

The 400,000 euro investment was 100% funded by the RRP and aimed at energy efficiency, operational reorganisation of spaces, and improved accessibility.

Observador18 Mar
400,000 euros modernised the Valpaços Health Centre