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Sports

  

Deivid gives 1st victory to Benfica U-23

Benfica U-23 achieved their first win of the season by beating União de Leiria 2-1 in the Next Gen League, with goals from Tomás Soares and Deivid. This result allowed the red-and-white team to leave the bottom of the standings.

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Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo14/09/26, 19:53

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Incidents

  

Truck driver from Alvaiázere missing for more than a week

A truck driver from Alvaiázere has been missing for more than a week after traveling to Madrid to deliver a truck and enjoy a holiday period. Authorities and family have had no news from him since he left for the Spanish capital.

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Now14/09/26, 19:26

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World

  

Castle of Leiria is one of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

The Castle of Leiria was elected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal after winning the Castles category at the Grand Final held at the Convent of São Francisco in Santarém, at a ceremony that celebrated the country's historical and cultural heritage.

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Notícias de Coimbra14/09/26, 18:50

Business

  

Flixbus accuses Barraqueiro group company of creating obstacles in the Centro region

The German FlixBus accused Oeste Bus Station, a company of the Barraqueiro group that controls Rede de Expressos, of creating obstacles to its operation in the Centro region of Portugal. The German transport company was reportedly forced to leave the Peniche bus terminal to operate on the street, while the Portuguese bus company argues security issues to justify the decision.

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SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 18:30

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Politics

  

More than 110 thousand students without all teachers last week, says FENPROF

More than 110 thousand students were without all their teachers in the week of September 7 to 11, according to a FENPROF survey of 240 school clusters. The number of teacher positions increased by 6% and teaching hours by 7% compared to the previous year, with Lisbon, Setúbal, Faro, Leiria, and Porto as the most affected districts. The federation warns that the recruitment pool was not reinforced and that only in September and October there will be 1,102 teachers retiring. In primary and secondary education, there are also hundreds of students without an assigned school, such as the 744 students in Sintra and 550 in Lisbon. FENPROF criticizes the education ministry for not having prepared the school network in a timely manner.

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Jornal Económico14/09/26, 17:52

Incidents

  

Man left unresponsive after ingesting substance at Mata da Nazaré

Funchal Firefighters were called this afternoon to Mata da Nazaré, where a man, approximately 50 years old, was found unresponsive after ingesting a substance. The firefighters provided assistance on site and transported the victim to the hospital.

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dnoticias.pt14/09/26, 17:38

Business

  

Flixbus accuses Barraqueiro group company of creating obstacles in the Centro region

FlixBus moved from Peniche bus terminal to the street, accusing Oeste Rodoviaria, a company of the Barraqueiro group (which also owns Rede de Expressos), of creating obstacles to the use of the terminal. Oeste Rodoviaria justifies the decision with security reasons.

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SAPO14/09/26, 17:01

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Politics

  

Castanheira de Pera calls for decentralization of knowledge

The president of the Municipality of Castanheira de Pera argues that the decentralization of knowledge is essential to revitalize the interior of the country, warning that the uniform application of public policies does not recognize the specificities of each region. The mayor rejects a standardized approach, considering that it harms the balanced development of the territory.

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Observador14/09/26, 16:59

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Incidents

  

Tiago Silva is from Alvaiázere and has been unreachable for several days

Tiago Miguel de Jesus Silva, 31 years old, from Alvaiázere, has been missing since September 5th, having stopped contacting family and friends several days ago. Authorities are investigating the case and are asking for collaboration from the public for any information that may lead to the man's whereabouts.

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Notícias de Coimbra14/09/26, 16:49

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World

  

Marinha Grande makes appeal not to feed animals in urban parks

The Municipality of Marinha Grande made an appeal to the population not to feed animals in the city's urban parks. This preventive measure aims to promote animal welfare, protect urban ecosystems, and ensure the sustainability of municipal parks and gardens.

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Diário de Leiria14/09/26, 16:30

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World

  

University of Leiria and Oeste Ombudsperson Takes Presidency of the Portuguese Network of Student Ombudspersons of Higher Education

Pedro de Matos Gonçalves, Student Ombudsperson of the University of Leiria and Oeste, was recently elected president of the Portuguese Network of Student Ombudspersons of Higher Education, taking the leadership of a network that brings together ombudspersons from various higher education institutions in Portugal. This election strengthens the role of the University of Leiria and Oeste in the national student advocacy landscape.

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Notícias de Coimbra14/09/26, 16:11

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News

  

AdRA: Temporary Water Supply Suspension in Ílhavo

AdRA (Águas da Região de Aveiro) will proceed with a temporary suspension of the water supply on 24 September 2026, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, in the Parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, in Ílhavo. The interruption is due to expansion work on the supply network and affects Avenida Fernandes Lavrador (odd-numbered side) and Rua D. Nuno Álvares Pereira No. 8, in the Lugar da Praia da Barra. For more information, users can contact the number 808 200 217 or consult the AdRA website.

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NotíciasdeAveiro.pt14/09/26, 16:10

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Politics

  

Castanheira de Pera City Hall Says Policies Need to Change for Low Population Territories

The president of Castanheira de Pera's City Hall argued that public policies need to be reformed to respond to the specific challenges of territories with low population density, noting that smaller communities face particular difficulties that are not adequately addressed by generic measures. This intervention comes in the context of ongoing debates about territorial cohesion and the development of rural areas in Portugal.

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Notícias de Coimbra14/09/26, 16:05

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Sports

  

Ginásio Figueirense News

Ginásio Clube Figueirense kicked off the academic and sporting year with a victory for the Under-18 team in a friendly basketball game against União de Leiria, 88-54, showing determination and dominance from the start. The club announced for Saturday, September 19th, the annual gathering "Gymnasium Day", at Pavilhão Galamba Marques and the Gymnasium Swimming Pool, which includes an open morning with free trial sessions of sports, a ceremony to award distinctions to national champions and international athletes from the 2024/2025 season, a social lunch and the XVI Meeting of Former Basketball Athletes. The article also highlights the importance of time management between student-athletes and notes an afternoon dedicated to sport for ISCAC students scheduled for the 15th.

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Campeão das Províncias14/09/26, 15:59

Incidents

  

Parents close school to stop violent child

Parents of students at a school in the municipality of Alcobaça decided to close the educational establishment as a way to stop acts of violence carried out by a child, in a scenario where similar cases have been repeated at the same school. The decision comes after multiple episodes of violence that have affected the school community.

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Correio da Manhã14/09/26, 15:53

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Incidents

  

Arrival at the AO — Leiria, Pombal, Pombal

Air assets, six vehicles and 26 operatives arrived at the Area of Operations in Pombal, in the district of Leiria, to combat a vegetation fire.

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Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos14/09/26, 15:46

Entertainment

  

FRACTAL brings art to Nazaré and Barreiros

The FRACTAL festival returns to Funchal between September 24 and October 4 for its eighth edition, focusing its program on the Nazaré-Barreiros axis. Created by the FRACTAL cultural association and supported by the Funchal City Council and the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, the event includes visual arts, cinema, workshops, music and gastronomy, with activities taking place in public spaces in this area of the city.

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dnoticias.pt14/09/26, 15:44

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Technology

  

Impact and changes generated by AI under debate in Marinha Grande

The Rotary Club of Marinha Grande is promoting tomorrow a lecture dedicated to the impact and changes generated by artificial intelligence, aiming to debate with the local community the challenges and opportunities brought by this technology in different sectors.

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Diário de Leiria14/09/26, 15:00

Incidents

  

Parents close school to stop violent child

Parents of students closed a school in the municipality of Alcobaça as a form of protest and security measure following repeated cases of violence involving a child at the educational institution. The situation caused concern among the school community and led to this extreme decision to stop the violent episodes that have been recorded.

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Correio da Manhã14/09/26, 14:53

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Politics

  

PMUS de Leiria: PSD councilors question late updates and illegible maps

PSD councilors in Leiria questioned the late updates and illegibility of the maps of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS), whose public consultation ends on Tuesday, the 15th. The social democrats expressed concern about the transparency and quality of the participatory process.

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Região de Leiria14/09/26, 14:48