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Municipality of Idanha-a-Nova inaugurated monument in tribute to combatants in São Miguel de Acha
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Municipality of Idanha-a-Nova inaugurated monument in tribute to combatants in São Miguel de Acha

SAPO14 September 2026 at 17:55

The Municipality of Idanha-a-Nova and the Parish Council of São Miguel de Acha inaugurated the Monument to Combatants in a ceremony that had the direct collaboration of the Castelo Branco Nucleus of the League of Combatants.

The new monument expresses the official gratitude of the entire community to the military personnel of the region, paying tribute to those who served in the Portuguese Armed Forces.

The inauguration ceremony took place in São Miguel de Acha, one of the parishes of the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, in the district of Castelo Branco.

The memorial aims to remember the effort and sacrifice of the combatants of the region, serving as a symbol of public recognition of the military's contribution to the country.

Why this matters

The residents of São Miguel de Acha and Idanha-a-Nova now have a new landmark of public recognition for the combatants of the region. The ceremony reinforces the bonds between the local community and veterans' associations, keeping the historical memory of the municipality alive.

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