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Business

  

Mário Júlio Cardoso Takes Over as Director of IEFP in Seia

Mário Júlio Cardoso, senior technician at IEFP Seia, took office as the new deputy director of the Institute, following the organic restructuring resulting from Decree-Law No. 42/2026. The new legislation redefines the mission and structure of the organization, seeking greater efficiency and proximity to local populations and companies. The new director, with extensive experience in public management and vocational training, will prioritize connections with regional companies, workforce qualification, and aligning training offerings with local economic needs.

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Jornal Santa Marinha14/09/26, 21:59

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Incidents

  

Oil tanker in flames after colliding with naval mines in Ormuz, says Revolutionary Guard

Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported that an oil tanker caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Ormuz, one of the world's most strategic oil shipping routes. Hours after the announcement, the United States denied the information, creating a narrative dispute over the incident.

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RTP Notícias14/09/26, 21:56

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Incidents

  

Oil tanker in flames after hitting naval mines in Ormuz, says Revolutionary Guard

A supertanker was destroyed by fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The incident occurs in one of the world's busiest maritime routes for oil transport, generating concerns about navigation safety in the region and potential impacts on global energy markets.

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RTP Notícias14/09/26, 21:10

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Politics

  

Trump cannot commodify the vote

Helena Ferro Gouveia criticizes Donald Trump's promise to offer $5,000 to certain voters as a form of bribery and vote commodification, warning that this practice compromises the integrity of the democratic process. The commentator also warns that a Russian attack just 2 kilometers from the border with Poland constitutes a serious provocation to NATO and a test of Western determination.

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Observador14/09/26, 20:39

Business

  

GUARDA:HOTEL TURISMO DA GUARDA HAS A NEW FUTURE: CONTRACT SIGNED WITH THE LINCE HOTELS GROUP

The Hotel Turismo da Guarda, closed since October 2010, will have a new future through a lease contract signed this Monday, September 14, with The Lince Hotels Group. The hotel group plans to invest between 15 and 20 million euros and aims to reopen the unit, as a five-star hotel, in about two years.

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SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 19:45

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Business

  

Grupo Lince Hotels requalifies Hotel Turismo da Guarda

Turismo de Portugal signed a lease contract for Hotel Turismo da Guarda with Grupo Lince Hotels, which plans to invest between 15 and 20 million euros in the requalification of this property, which has been closed since October 2010.

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RTP Notícias14/09/26, 17:30

Incidents

  

Traffic on EN114 in Santarém Only Returns in Summer 2027

The slope stabilization works on EN114 in Santarém, the road connecting the district capital to Almeirim via the D. Luís bridge, are expected to be completed only by mid-summer 2027, announced councilor Pedro Gouveia at the municipal executive meeting on Monday, September 14. The mayor detailed that the works are necessary to ensure the safety of the road, which remains closed to traffic during this period.

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SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 16:28

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Business

  

Lince Hotels Group plans to invest 20 million euros in Hotel Turismo da Guarda

Turismo de Portugal today signed the lease contract for the Hotel Turismo da Guarda, which has been closed since October 2010, with Lince Hotels Group, which plans to invest between 15 and 20 million euros in the requalification of the property.

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beira.pt14/09/26, 15:35

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Entertainment

  

Sortelha returns to the Middle Ages with the XIV edition of 'Muralhas com História'

The historic village of Sortelha, in the Municipality of Sabugal, will host between September 18 and 20 the XIV edition of the event 'Muralhas com História', which will recreate the Middle Ages with a focus on the reign of King Ferdinand I, The Handsome, under the theme 'The Card that Changed History'.

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beira.pt14/09/26, 15:12

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Business

  

Lince Hotels Group refurbishes Hotel Turismo da Guarda

Turismo de Portugal today signed the lease agreement for Hotel Turismo da Guarda, closed since October 2010, with the Lince Hotels Group, which plans to invest between 15 to 20 million euros in the refurbishment of the property.

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Diário de Viseu14/09/26, 15:05

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Entertainment

  

Feira Farta takes place next weekend in Guarda

Guarda hosts this year's edition of Feira Farta on September 18, 19, and 20, which will take place at the NERGA Pavilion, promising three days of activities for residents and visitors of the region.

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beira.pt14/09/26, 15:00

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Politics

  

Union of Trade Unions of Guarda calls protest rally at Seia Hospital in defense of the NHS

The Union of Trade Unions of Guarda (USG/CGTP-IN) called a protest rally for tomorrow, the 15th, at 5:00 PM, at the Hospital Nossa Senhora da Assunção, in Seia, in defense and for the reinforcement of the National Health Service. The action aims to mobilize health workers and users from the municipalities of Seia, Gouveia, Fornos de Algodres and Oliveira do Hospital, who depend on this hospital unit for public healthcare. CGTP emphasizes that the initiative comes in response to the loss of medical services and the shortage of human and material resources affecting the Serra da Estrela region, defending that the right to public healthcare close to home is essential for keeping populations in the country's interior.

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Jornal Santa Marinha14/09/26, 14:58

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World

  

Auxiliary Bishop of Caracas Alerts that Situation in Venezuela is Concerning

The Auxiliary Bishop of Caracas, José Dionísio Gouveia, warned that the situation in Venezuela is concerning and defended the need for intervention by authorities. The prelate, who presided over a Mass in Machico, Madeira, the birthplace of his parents, expressed his concern about the Venezuelan reality during the religious ceremony.

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RTP Notícias14/09/26, 14:30

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Weather

  

Up to 38°C and 15 districts under yellow warning: heat tightens today in Portugal, before a drop in temperatures

Portugal faces a heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 38°C in 15 districts under IPMA yellow warning, with only Bragança, Guarda, and Faro exempt. The North and Centre interior will be the most affected regions, while on the coast temperatures will range between 24°C in Viana do Castelo and 28°C in Aveiro. A generalized drop in temperatures is forecast from tomorrow, Tuesday, although interior regions may still record values up to 37°C.

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Meteored Portugal14/09/26, 14:25

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World

  

Auxiliary Bishop of Caracas Presided Over the Feast of Our Lady of Amparo in Ribeira Seca

D. José Dionísio Gouveia, Auxiliary Bishop of Caracas, presided on Sunday, September 13, over the Feast of Our Lady of Amparo in Ribeira Seca, Madeira, in a celebration with particular significance for the local community. The bishop's parents are natives of this parish and emigrated to Venezuela in 1962, bringing with them the faith and Madeiran roots that continue to mark the family — one of his brothers is also a priest in the Archdiocese of Caracas. The Diocese of Funchal, represented by the Vicar General on behalf of D. Nuno Brás, offered D. José Dionísio a pectoral cross as a sign of friendship and ecclesial communion, reinforcing the ties between the Funchal diocese and the Portuguese community in Venezuela.

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Jornal da Madeira14/09/26, 13:45

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Business

  

Lince Group plans to invest "between 15 and 20 million euros" in the Hotel Turismo da Guarda

The Lince Hotels Group signed a 50-year lease agreement with Turismo de Portugal for the Hotel Turismo da Guarda, with an option to purchase, planning to invest between 15 and 20 million euros in the refurbishment of this hotel unit which has been closed since October 2010.

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Jornal O Interior14/09/26, 13:12

Sports

  

CELORICO DA BEIRA: 4th Trail do Cerco gathered around 250 participants

The fourth edition of Trail do Cerco took place this Sunday, September 13, in Celorico da Beira, gathering around 250 participants distributed across various modalities, including Mini Trail, Hiking, Short Trail and Long Trail, providing different levels of challenge for athletes and nature enthusiasts.

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SAPO14/09/26, 11:32

Incidents

  

Region: Man in serious condition after tractor accident

A man of approximately 70 years old was in serious condition on Monday, September 14, after suffering a tractor accident in Vila Flor, in the municipality of Mêda, district of Guarda. The elderly man was transported by an INEM helicopter to a hospital unit, according to the Guarda Rescue Operations Command (CDOS).

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SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 10:22

Incidents

  

Man in serious condition after being run over by a tractor in Mêda

A man was left in serious condition after being run over by a tractor in Mêda, in the district of Guarda. The victim was transported to the Hospital of Guarda to receive medical care.

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Correio da Manhã14/09/26, 10:12

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Entertainment

  

"Carrossel" celebrates 50 years of Trigo Limpo teatro ACERT at the Teatro Municipal da Guarda

The Grande Auditório of the Teatro Municipal da Guarda hosts on September 26 at 9:30 PM the show "Carrossel", a creation that celebrates the 50 years of Trigo Limpo teatro ACERT, a theater company with a long cultural tradition in the Guarda region.

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beira.pt14/09/26, 10:07