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Mayor Bruno Pereira discusses his historic electoral victory in Santiago do Cacém and outlines his strategic vision for housing and regional development in the context of the Sines project.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.
The Municipal Police force will have an initial staff of at least 40 officers, with progressive and phased recruitment and patrol models adapted to each parish.
In a city council meeting, Setúbal approved its membership in the cooperation platform promoted by the Gerador Cultural Association and gave the green light to the Municipal Strategic Youth Plan.
The mayor offers condolences to the family, acknowledging that it is a day of “profound sadness” for the municipality
In an interview with NOW, Inês de Medeiros also pointed the finger at the Seixal City Council, which announced the provisional transfer of a borehole.
In an exclusive interview with NOW, the mayor stressed that the causes must be investigated and admitted to creating a commission to understand what may have happened.
When questioned about the criticism directed at the head of SMAS Almada, Luís Palma, for leading the entity while holding a degree in primary education, Inês de Medeiros refused to dismiss the administration. The mayor admits that it would be “unfair”.
Paulo Silva stated that he is “available to help” the population of Almada, but that “Almada must also assume its responsibilities”.
The PS federation of Setúbal also calls on the Government to prepare the 2028-2034 financial framework and accuses the PSD of engaging in 'political combat' regarding the supply crisis in Almada.
The Mayor of Almada once again attributes the water supply failures in the municipality to an “absolutely exceptional” consumption phenomenon. Also, Jesus is presented today as national team coach.
Inês de Medeiros also says that a new water catchment borehole is already in operation. Furthermore, Jorge Jesus will be officially announced this Friday as the new national team coach.
Trafaria, Raposeira, Corvina, Fonte Santa, Banática, and Porto Brandão are affected by a cut expected to last until 6:00 AM. Additionally, explosions were heard in Iran, but the US guarantees they are not carrying out attacks.
The BE argues that the local authority must immediately provide access points to drinking water in the most affected areas and improve communication with the public, including advance warnings about supply interruptions.
Inês Medeiros, Mayor of Almada, stated that water reserves cannot meet the “absolutely exceptional increase” in consumption.
Residents describe an “unbearable” scenario and hold the City Council responsible for failing to use European funds to “improve the water distribution system, due to negligence or incompetence”
The local authority confirmed that contacts have already been initiated with Águas de Portugal and the APA to address supply shortages.
The party claims that the increase in population and water consumption has contributed to worsening problems, adding that the municipality currently extracts less water than it consumes.
The mayor announced the surgical procedure on social media. She will be temporarily replaced in the role by the vice-president.
The Court of Auditors released an audit indicating that, since 2019, most management positions at the Seixal City Council have been held by officials in an acting capacity.
Álvaro Amaro, 64, was preparing to return to teaching, but ended up being chosen by the nine municipalities in the region to be the first secretary of the new Intermunicipal Community of the Setúbal Peninsula.
The Ministry of Environment lacks data on local authorities and cites 'local government autonomy' to justify its lack of knowledge. Alcácer do Sal, which was among the municipalities most affected by this winter's storms, is one of the 108 currently in non-compliance.
The Court of Auditors refused to give the green light to the contract signed by the Municipality of Barreiro with a consortium, which provided for the transfer of municipal land for the creation of a renewable energy community, an investment worth 6.5 million euros that was expected to operate for a period of 20 years, charging...
The Mayor of Almada, Inês de Medeiros, will head the National Committee list for PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro, a socialist source told Lusa.
At the last congress in January 2024, the National Commission, the highest body between congresses, was elected via a single list, which was then headed by Francisco Assis.
The damages caused by the bad weather in Alcácer do Sal have already reached 107 million euros, with the majority, around 80 million, relating to municipal equipment, revealed the deputy mayor, António Grilo, today.
The damages caused by the bad weather in Alcácer do Sal have already reached 107 million euros, with the majority, around 80 million, relating to municipal equipment, revealed the deputy mayor, António Grilo, today.
Clarisse Campos guarantees that Alcácer do Sal has not received any funds for the reconstruction of the houses. She further adds that she supports the indignation of the mayors of Marinha Grande and Leiria.
Ana Paula Mota, mayor of Álcacer do Sal, says there is no one living in the houses close to the river that could be flooded as a result of the bad weather.
