Civil Protection sends preventive SMS to North and Center due to rain
At a press conference at the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) headquarters in Carnaxide, Oeiras, the national operations deputy Alexandre Penha provided recommendations for adapting behaviors to the bad weather forecasts. He asked “the population to take extra care and implement some containment measures during the next few days, especially before the precipitation […]
Ordinance on the appointment of court-appointed defenders is “illegal,” says Order
In statements to Lusa agency, Fernanda de Almeida Pinheiro emphasized that the ordinance is “illegal” as it “contradicts the Law on Access to Justice,” criticizing the amendment now proposed by the Deputy Secretary of State for Justice, Maria Clara Figueiredo, and the Minister of Justice, Rita Alarcão Júdice. “I am truly surprised that a female […]
Court rules in favor of Penafiel City Council in dispute with Senior University
According to a statement from the municipality, a ruling by the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Penafiel, issued on Monday, dismissed the injunction filed by the Association for the Development of Penafiel, the promoting entity of the Senior University of Penafiel (USP). The dispute stems from the municipality’s intention, expressed in a deliberation at the […]
After the fires, Cabeceiras de Basto adopts measures to face rain
The Municipal Civil Protection Service, in collaboration with the Forest Firefighter Teams and Brigade, has begun implementing operational anticipation measures, particularly in reinforcing emergency stabilization measures for burned areas and enhancing the cleaning and clearing of the drainage system (ditches and aqueducts) on public roads, according to a statement from the municipality. The council, led […]
School of Arts and Design of Caldas renovated for half a million euros
The project, awarded today, will focus on the renovation of Pedagogical Building 2 of the School of Arts and Design of Caldas da Rainha (ESAD.CR), a branch of IPL. According to IPL President Carlos Rabadão, the intervention aims to “improve the comfort and safety of the building” and represents an investment of 492,000 euros, supported […]
The Nurses’ Order supports the strike, but highlights agreement with Government
Here’s the English translation of the article: “We know there will be a salary increase for nurses, phased over the next three years, and therefore, we await this agreement that was reached with some expectation,” said Luís Filipe Barreira, emphasizing that “it brings some encouragement to nurses,” whose salary scale hasn’t been updated for about […]
Man dies in work accident with truck in Gaia
A man died on Tuesday as a result of a work-related accident involving a truck in Grijó, Vila Nova de Gaia, confirmed a source from the Carvalhos Volunteer Fire Department. The circumstances of the accident are not yet known. The alert for the accident was given around 5:30 PM. The Vila Nova de Gaia Fire […]
Melo rules out creation of national citizenship service for young people
In statements to journalists after participating in the inauguration ceremony of the Aerospace Technology and Innovation Center at the Air Command in Monsanto, Nuno Melo was questioned about the possibility of establishing a national citizenship service, lasting between six and 12 months, as proposed today by the Association for Economic and Social Development (SEDES). In […]
Bronze cannons from the 16th century rescued from the seabed in Esposende
In a statement, the municipality in the district of Braga says that the rescue operation took place on Monday and was carried out in the presence of divers, in the area of the Belinho shipwreck, “after several alerts to the Cultural Heritage Service of the municipality.” “The archaeological work was carried out on an emergency […]
Porto will also celebrate the centenary of Amílcar Cabral’s birth
The city of Porto will also commemorate the centenary of Amílcar Cabral’s birth with various activities on the 28th, while simultaneously celebrating ‘Victorious September’, according to the announced program. The event, which will bring together various associations and personalities to honor the life and work of Amílcar Cabral, includes cultural sessions featuring music, poetry, and […]