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A commemorative event will recreate the inaugural steam train journey that took place in Portugal in 1856, marking 170 years of railway history.
Today marks the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis. After a year of change and renewal, his presence remains with us, both through the memory of his works and his unique charisma. In Cascais, the Pope left a lasting impact, having been the first to visit our municipality during the World Youth Day, where he visited the Scholas Occurrentes headquarters. This project continues to foster values of compassion and humility among our youth, helping to build a future through education, art, and community service. As we reflect on his legacy, we are reminded that solidarity must remain at the heart of local governance to ensure a society that includes everyone.
A public event at the Municipal Library marks the fifth anniversary of the death of the mayor who governed Viseu for the PSD between 2013 and 2021.
The liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz took place 80 years ago. A date that the European Parliament commemorates with the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.
