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The statue was vandalised overnight between Sunday and Monday.
The article highlights recent political developments in Portugal, notably António José Seguro's historic move to invite political parties to a meeting at Belém for the first time. It also covers various other national issues, including a scandal at the University of Coimbra involving misogynistic and racist audio recordings under investigation, and a government contract controversy involving alleged corruption and student-paid internships. Additionally, there are reports on local incidents such as a girl shot in Almada and economic concerns like rising fuel prices. The coverage extends to cultural events like the Oscars, international news from the Middle East, and ongoing coverage of the Ukraine conflict.
Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, was present at the anniversary ceremony, as was the mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa.
Suspect approached during a police inspection attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested.
The Minister of Internal Administration stated he wants to strengthen the participation of firefighters in the national structure.
Suspect approached during a police inspection attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested.
The initiative aims to “analyse the flood episodes recently recorded in the Mondego river basin” and promote technical reflection on “flood risk management in Portugal”.
The panel includes, in addition to the Mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa, the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), Pimenta Machado.
The city council also highlighted the need for dredging and regulation of the Mondego, Ceira, and Dueça rivers.
The car involved in the hit-and-run on Sunday morning had already been identified by authorities on Monday, but the perpetrator of the crime had yet to be identified.
The police had already identified the suspect, but had been unable to intercept him.
The victim, a 48-year-old woman, was transported to the Coimbra University Hospitals.
The suspect, who allegedly struck a woman on Sunday morning, is 24 years old; although identified, authorities have not yet been able to arrest him. The vehicle used has been seized and will be analysed.
The vehicle involved in the accident was located and seized for evidence collection
The Coimbra Fire Brigade was mobilised to combat the flames.
The coming hours will be crucial for those living in the lower area of Coimbra. Despite the night being “stable”, authorities maintain the highest alert level for the Mondego basin, in light of the threat of the “century flood” predicted by the municipality.
The population of Coimbra spent the night on edge, anticipating the worst. The mayor of Coimbra, Ana Abrunhosa, has urged residents in low-lying areas of the city to prepare for possible evacuations, given forecasts predicting a flood like never seen before.
In the early afternoon, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority reiterated the possibility of an evacuation in Coimbra city centre, despite the situation being “a little more stable”. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation here.
CMTV and Correio da Manhã journalist Diogo Carreira used an umbrella to demonstrate the water level to viewers.
In the early afternoon, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority reiterated the possibility of an evacuation in Coimbra city centre, despite the situation being “a little more stable”. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation here.
Ana Abrunhosa warns residents about the possibility of a “centennial” flood.
The situation is becoming increasingly critical in Coimbra. The risk of major flooding in the city centre has intensified. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation.
In Coimbra, local authorities have evacuated three thousand residents due to the imminent risk of dyke collapse, as persistent rain is expected in the North and Centre regions of Portugal. This article provides real-time updates on the weather conditions affecting the area.
Coimbra authorities will begin preparing measures to prevent a potential evacuation after water releases at the Aguieira dam, the mayor told Lusa. Officials will closely monitor river levels and conditions to assess whether evacuation of people and animals becomes necessary and to coordinate public-safety and emergency-response actions if flood risk increases.