Did kings recruit crossbowmen in Tondela, or only the best?

Crossbowmen are a trademark of the Tondela municipality. It is a “living memory” in the region and at the Terras de Besteiros Museum. What does the legend, more or less reliable, involving the Portuguese kings say?

Did the crossbowmen of Tondela fight against the Romans?

Roman tradition in the city of Tondela. At the Terras de Besteiros Museum, we find the legend of Briseu, who gathered crossbowmen to assist Viriathus. 'The Romans lost soldiers, but they won the war.'

Hidden and destroyed monuments in Tondela

The Caparrosa Menhir-Stele is another of the megalithic monuments highlighted at the Terras de Besteiros museum. It is one of the few menhirs in the region that can be visited today, unlike others.

An icon of traditional cuisine, this restaurant in Tondela is a must-visit

Open since 1992, it is a popular destination in the town of Tonda, in Tondela. Its history, attentive service, exceptional wine cellar, and refined traditional cuisine focused on the region have earned it fame. The 3 Pipos restaurant is distinguished for the first time with a Silver Fork in the 2026 Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide.

Portuguese entrepreneurs gather in Viseu to discuss competitiveness and investment

Portuguese entrepreneurs will meet at the Caramulo Museum to discuss 'The Power of Innovation'. Competitiveness and investment will be central topics, with the closing remarks delivered by António Leitão Amaro. The conference, organised by the Caramulo Museum and the Viseu Region Business Association (AIRV), will take place on Friday, 24 April, at 10:30 am at the Caramulo Experience Center, with support from Diário de Notícias and Dinheiro Vivo. Speakers include Paulo Pereira da Silva (Renova), Cristina Vaz Tomé (Metropolitano de Lisboa), and Luís Abrantes (Movecha), with moderation by João Cotta. The event will also feature contributions from local officials and business partners, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for Portuguese companies, as well as the role of innovation in sustainable growth and value creation in inland regions.

10am Tondela fire now in the mopping-up phase

The fire in Tondela is currently being contained and monitored by firefighters.

9am Fire in forest area of Tondela

A fire broke out in a wooded area in the municipality of Tondela at 9 am.

Fire in Serra do Caramulo in resolution phase

The fire that has been burning in Serra do Caramulo since 6 am, specifically in the village of Corte, in the municipality of Tondela, is now in the resolution phase. Three aerial assets joined the effort to fight the flames.

Fire in Serra do Caramulo in resolution phase

The fire that has been burning in Serra do Caramulo since 6 am, specifically in the village of Corte, in the municipality of Tondela, is now in the resolution phase. Three aerial assets joined the effort to fight the flames.

More than 100 firefighters are battling a wildfire in Portugal - The Portugal News

9 a.m. Firefighters battle blaze in the Serra do Caramulo

The mayor of Tondela indicates that the wind is the greatest enemy for the emergency crews and reveals that the fire has two active fronts. Additionally, Duarte Cordeiro is out of the PS Political Commission.

Caramulo wildfire: "Wind is the most critical condition"

The Mayor of Tondela reveals that the fire has two active fronts and that the wind is hindering operations. Carlos Antunes Borges indicates that aerial support has already been requested.

More than one hundred personnel fight fire in the Caramulo mountains

Strong winds in the area are hindering efforts to fight the flames. As of 8:10 am, 106 personnel were on site, supported by 32 vehicles.

Fire in the Caramulo mountains under control. More than 100 personnel were involved in fighting the flames

The wildfire in the scrubland and pine forest of the Caramulo mountains, in Tondela, was brought under control at 09:23, a source from the Viseu Dão Lafões Sub-regional Command told Lusa. 'It was brought under control at 09:23, after the alert was raised at 06:02,' they said. The fire broke out in an area of scrubland and pine forest in the Caramulo mountains, in the area of São João do Monte and Mosteirinho Corte, in the municipality of Tondela, Viseu district, and, according to the Civil Protection Sub-regional Command, no populations were at risk. At 08:10, firefighting efforts were being 'hindered by strong winds' in the area, leading to reinforcements being sent. At 09:40, there were 141 personnel on site supported by 39 vehicles and three aerial assets. Wildfires: Researcher Xavier Viegas warns of an increase in fires due to the electrical grid.

More than 100 firefighters battle blaze in Serra do Caramulo - SIC Notícias

Over 100 emergency personnel are working to extinguish a wildfire in the Serra do Caramulo region.

Wildfire in scrubland area mobilises over 100 personnel in Tondela

Wind is hindering efforts to fight the flames.

IP3 closed tonight and Tuesday in Tondela

The closure will take place between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM for the installation of central barriers. The redevelopment works on the Viseu–Santa Comba Dão section cost 103 million euros.

Roadworks on the IP3 require overnight closures tonight and Tuesday in Tondela

Traffic will be closed between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

Carnation Revolution to be celebrated in Portugal city - The Portugal News

Premieres, anniversary and freedom mark ACERT until June

The 50th-anniversary programme of the Tondela Cultural and Recreational Association will celebrate the 25th of April with a concert and a street parade featuring students from Tondela.

GNR seizes over 1,900 counterfeit items in Tondela

During the operation, several market traders were inspected, resulting in the seizure of 1,971 counterfeit items and the formal naming of a 49-year-old woman as a suspect.

GNR seizes over 1,900 counterfeit items at the Tondela weekly market

The facts were reported to the Tondela Judicial Court

GNR seizes over 1,900 counterfeit items at the Tondela weekly market

The operation aimed to “reinforce the sense of security, deter risky behaviour and prevent illicit activities, especially regarding counterfeiting and the environment.”

Kindergarten teacher accused of 14 counts of child abuse in Tondela. She forced them to undress

The woman forced the minors to undress until they were in their underwear and deprived them of using the bathroom.

Kindergarten teacher accused of 14 counts of child abuse in Tondela

According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the abuse occurred between 2017 and 2023, involving children aged between three and five. The indictment describes punishments such as forcing the minors to undress until they were in their underwear.

Kindergarten teacher accused of 14 counts of mistreatment in Tondela

The abuse occurred between 2017 and 2023 and included forcing students to undress as punishment and depriving them of meals. The teacher has been suspended from her duties, and the Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking her permanent removal from working with children.

Fuel price increases may stall construction work in the interior

With only 150,000 euros in state funding and dependent on municipal support, the parish of São João do Monte e Mosteirinho views rising fuel prices as a threat to the maintenance of the interior territory.