Viseu, Portugal
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The Viseu City Council has unanimously approved a measure to make public transport free for all residents. The initiative, which fulfills an election promise by João Azevedo, will cost approximately one million euros and aims to support local families while addressing environmental goals. The service is expected to become free in the coming weeks following final regulatory reviews.
At the 25th National Congress of the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) in Viseu, leader José Luís Carneiro pledged to lead a “responsible opposition” to the government. Carneiro challenged the Democratic Alliance (Aliança Democrática or AD) to choose between moderate cooperation with the PS or alignment with the far-right party Chega. He also warned that the PS would reject any labor reforms that undermine workers' rights.
Socialist Party (PS)
Portugal's other traditional major party suffered a historic collapse in the 2025 election, dropping from 78 to 58 seats and falling to third place for the first time in democratic history. The party was led by Pedro Nuno Santos from January 2024 until his resignation following the May 2025 defeat. José Luís Carneiro, a 53-year-old former Minister of Internal Administration known for his moderate positioning within the party, was elected unopposed as the new Secretary-General with 95% of votes in June 2025. The Socialist Party governed Portugal from 2015 to 2024, including an absolute majority from 2022 to 2024 under António Costa, who resigned in November 2023 amid a corruption investigation. The PS previously led the innovative "Geringonça" (contraption) coalition government from 2015-2019, a minority government supported by the Left Bloc and Portuguese Communist Party that reversed austerity measures and presided over economic recovery.
The Democratic Alliance (Aliança Democrática, AD) is a center-right coalition primarily composed of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with 89 seats and the CDS–People's Party (CDS-PP) with 2 seats. Together, they form the current minority government under Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
The PSD, despite its name, occupies the center-right of Portugal's political spectrum and has been one of Portugal's two dominant parties since 1974, having formed nine governments including four with absolute majorities. The CDS-PP is a smaller Christian democratic party that has historically been the PSD's coalition partner.
The AD coalition governs without a parliamentary majority, requiring case-by-case support from opposition parties to pass legislation. The coalition has imposed a cordon sanitaire against Chega, refusing formal cooperation with the far-right despite its parliamentary strength, which means it must negotiate with the PS or smaller parties to advance its legislative agenda.
At the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) congress in Viseu, leader José Luís Carneiro proposed 0% value-added tax (Imposto sobre o Valor Acrescentado or IVA) on essential food and a reduction to 13% for fuel. Meanwhile, former President Aníbal Cavaco Silva criticized the theatrical discourse of Chega and urged Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to maintain distance from the party. Tax-paying residents should note these proposals aim to address the rising cost of living linked to international conflicts.
Update: Carlos César re-elected PS president amid internal list challenge
Carlos César was re-elected as president of the PS with 89.9% of the vote as the congress continued in Viseu. While the party leadership remains stable, former MP Ricardo Gonçalves presented an alternative list for the National Commission (Comissão Nacional), challenging the use of single lists. Party members should note that the meeting concludes on Sunday with the final election of national bodies.
Socialist Party (PS)
Portugal's other traditional major party suffered a historic collapse in the 2025 election, dropping from 78 to 58 seats and falling to third place for the first time in democratic history. The party was led by Pedro Nuno Santos from January 2024 until his resignation following the May 2025 defeat. José Luís Carneiro, a 53-year-old former Minister of Internal Administration known for his moderate positioning within the party, was elected unopposed as the new Secretary-General with 95% of votes in June 2025. The Socialist Party governed Portugal from 2015 to 2024, including an absolute majority from 2022 to 2024 under António Costa, who resigned in November 2023 amid a corruption investigation. The PS previously led the innovative "Geringonça" (contraption) coalition government from 2015-2019, a minority government supported by the Left Bloc and Portuguese Communist Party that reversed austerity measures and presided over economic recovery.
Aníbal Cavaco Silva is a former Prime Minister (1985–1995) and former President of Portugal (2006–2016) from the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD). He led the country during its early years in the European Union and is known for his focus on economic stability and modernization. As a senior political figure, he remains influential and recently criticized the lack of credibility in newer political movements like Chega.
Carlos César is the President of the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) and a candidate for re-election to the position. He was the President of the Regional Government of the Azores (Governo Regional dos Açores) for 16 years between 1996 and 2012. Those following political news should note that while the Secretary-General leads the party, the President acts as a senior representative and moderator.
The PS Congress meets this weekend in Viseu to refine its opposition strategy. José Luís Carneiro arrives at the major meeting re-elected and without declared internal opposition, but with several voices pointing to the need to sharpen their focus.
The Rally de Portugal will relocate its main base to Viseu starting in 2027, concluding its long-standing tenure in Matosinhos.
With the public tender, the municipality aims to acquire housing for integration into the municipal housing stock and allocation under the affordable rental scheme. Properties had to meet several requirements.
Portugal is getting ready to hold a major European Civil Protection drill involving more than 700 operational staff.
Last year, 40 hectares of pine and eucalyptus burned on common land in Cepões and Maeiras, in Viseu. Today, local school children planted cork oaks, donated by a company from Ovar, to create firebreaks and generate future income.
Teivas belonged to the Romans, before the Goths, Arabs, and us Christians. Its Cavalhadas, inspired by the Saint John festivities in Brazil, include an allegorical procession and culminate in the Morgadinha Dance.
The accident involved a light passenger vehicle and a motorcycle
1,680 bottles of Dão wine were discovered in Viseu. They were found in an underused room at the Dão Regional Wine Commission, covered by rubble. The oldest bottle dates back to 1963.
Two GNR officers were injured in a shooting this morning, around 7:30 AM, in a village in the Viseu municipality.
CMTV commentator states that four crimes are involved.
The GNR went to search a suspect's house and were met with shotgun fire.
The incident occurred around 7 am this Tuesday in the locality of Zonho, in the parish of Côta, Viseu municipality.
The GNR went to search a suspect's house and were met with shotgun fire.
After firing at the officers, the 71-year-old man was arrested
A resolution published in the Diário da República orders the government to proceed, as a priority, with the installation of the infrastructure in Viseu — a two-decade-old ambition for the region.
Nuno Loureiro is one of eleven scientists dead or missing in the United States. He was studying a new form of energy.
The Polytechnic of Viseu joins the Plogging Challenge Portugal initiative, as reported by Diário de Viseu.
The suspect struck a 38-year-old citizen with a sharp object. The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised for several weeks.
A 30-year-old Portuguese man was extradited from France for committing a murder attempt in Viseu. The victim was stabbed in several parts of the body on 30 July 2025.
The victim was stabbed in several parts of the body.
The department successfully performed two total hysterectomies.
Property owners of move-in ready homes (T1 to T3 typologies) who wish to sell them can submit their proposals until the 28th.
The predator appeared before a judge at the Viseu Court, gave his version of events, and is prohibited from contacting the victims.
The Dão Conservatory of Music and Arts has banned the 35-year-old teacher, who was detained by the Judicial Police, from giving classes at the institution and is preparing to replace him with another teacher.
The figure reveals the importance of this resource, which was unavailable for months due to government delays. In the case of Viseu, the aircraft was the last to enter service and has already exceeded the average number of uses.
The mayor highlighted the importance of free transport as a way to “respond to environmental policy measures.”
O homem detido é professor no Conservatório de Música em Viseu. Entre 2021 e 2023 terá abusado do adolescente em “várias interações letivas”. Além deste menor, há “outras prováveis vítimas”.
This pays tribute to Clarinda Fernandes, from Vilar do Monte, the eldest of 6, who looked after her siblings from the age of 9 and sold firewood and pine kindling with her father using an ox cart.
The Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) announced this Tuesday that it seized more than 39,000 litres of wine during inspections in the municipalities of Lamego, Fafe, Maia, Lousada, Viseu, and Tondela. In a statement, the ASAE explained that it had carried out several inspection operations on economic operators in recent weeks.
The inspection operations by ASAE took place in Lamego, Fafe, Maia, Lousada, Viseu, and Tondela.
