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Politics

  

Government assigns part of Pego's energy to Abrantes ZLT

The Government assigned part of Pego's energy to the Transmunicipal Location Zone (ZLT) of Abrantes, also delegating the local management of this zone to Tagusvalley, an organization that was previously under the command of DGEG. The minister, who visited the municipality at the invitation of the local authority, highlighted the existence of industrial knowledge in the region, arguing that this should be used for local development.

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Observador14/09/26, 22:48

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Entertainment

  

Negroni Week starts this Monday; see where to drink it

This Monday marks the start of Negroni Week, an international event that brings together bars from around the world celebrating the classic Italian cocktail. In the city, Casa Horto, in Jardim Botânico, is the event's ambassador, offering creations like the Negroni Red Velvet (R$ 48), which transforms the classic cake into a drink. The Êtta Bar, in Ipanema, is participating for the first time with the classic at R$ 37 and the signature Academia dos Rebeldes at R$ 40. The edition runs until the 27th, with promotions like a tasting flight at Casa Horto and freebies when purchasing two drinks at Êtta Bar.

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oglobo14/09/26, 22:29

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Incidents

  

Portugal on the drug route. International network used speedboats to supply Europe

The DIAP of Santarém revealed the behind-the-scenes of an international drug trafficking network that used Portugal as a logistics platform to introduce cocaine and hashish into Europe. The process involves 49 defendants and describes operations with speedboats, isolated locations and tonnes of drugs moved between Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

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TVI Notícias14/09/26, 21:56

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Sports

  

Alice Clemente carries Fatima in her baggage to the Bundesliga

The 23-year-old Portuguese player Alice Clemente leaves Benfica to join Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, a club in the German Bundesliga volleyball league, but maintains strong ties to her roots in Fatima, where her family and grandmother Alice Marto, founder of the Tia Alice restaurant, continue to shape her life off the courts.

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Região de Leiria14/09/26, 20:49

Politics

  

Chaos in exams: IL awaits more explanations from the government before deciding on inquiry commission

The leader of the Liberal Initiative party, Mariana Leitão, announced that the party awaits more explanations from the Ministry of Education before making a definitive decision on the creation of an inquiry commission regarding the chaos in national exams. Unlike what happened with the Ministry of Internal Administration, Leitão decided to give the benefit of the doubt to Minister Fernando Alexandre, not calling for his resignation. The liberal leader also accused the PS of "hypocrisy," referring to the party's legacy in Education.

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Expresso14/09/26, 20:37

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Incidents

  

Maria de Fátima found alive near home

Maria de Fátima, 71 years old, was found alive this afternoon in Cerdal, Valença, after being missing since Sunday at 06:00. The woman was located lying in a bushland area near her home, after search operations carried out by the GNR and the Firefighters. The septuagenarian was treated at the scene and transported to the Hospital of Viana do Castelo.

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Alto Minho TV14/09/26, 19:13

Politics

  

"It is urgent to make decisions". PS calls Government to Parliament for debate on cost of living

The Socialist Party asked the President of the Assembly of the Republic to summon the Government urgently for a debate on the cost of living, covering fuels, food and housing. Eurico Brilhante Dias, from PS, considered it "urgent to make decisions" on these topics that directly affect the Portuguese. The debate on the PS resolution project on the topic remains scheduled for September 25.

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SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 19:12

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Incidents

  

'The Red Sahara Thief': South Zone residents report phone robberies with same characteristics in various neighborhoods

A motorcyclist using a red Honda Sahara is committing a series of phone robberies in South Zone neighborhoods of Rio, such as Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. The criminal approaches victims on a motorcycle, slaps their hand to grab the device and flees quickly. The latest case occurred on Tuesday (2), at the intersection of Visconde de Pirajá Avenue and Aníbal de Mendonça Street, in Ipanema, around 3pm, fleeing toward Lagoa. Residents report on social media that the same perpetrator would be behind previous incidents with the same characteristics.

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oglobo14/09/26, 19:05

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Sports

  

Presented at Santos, Coutinho recalls departure from Vasco: 'The whole stadium was cursing me'

Philippe Coutinho was officially presented as a new signing by Santos on Monday and spoke for the first time about his controversial departure from Vasco, in February this year. The midfielder revealed he suffered from insults and jeers from the fans at São Januário in his last games, which deeply affected his mental health and led him to terminate his contract with the Cruz-Maltino club. Coutinho said the decision was the hardest of his life, but he prioritized his well-being after reaching his limit.

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oglobo14/09/26, 18:31

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Business

  

Physiotherapy Degree Launches at UNIPVC

The School of Health at the Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo welcomed the first students of the new Physiotherapy degree programme, which begins in association with the polytechnic universities of Santarém and Viseu. At the welcome session, rector Carlos Rodrigues highlighted the historic nature of the moment, while director Luís Graça emphasised the investment in the future of the health sector. The president of the Order of Physiotherapists, António Lopes, recalled that the profession is regulated throughout the European Union, opening international career prospects for future graduates.

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Alto Minho TV14/09/26, 18:06

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Sports

  

Fazendense loses to O Elvas and continues searching for first victory in Campeonato de Portugal

Associação Desportiva Fazendense suffered their second defeat in the Campeonato de Portugal, losing 1-2 against O Elvas, in a fourth-round match of Series C. The first goal came in the 38th minute, from a penalty by Lucão, and in the second half Edi Lopes made it 0-2. Ivanilson reduced the deficit in the 89th minute, but it was not enough to avoid the defeat. With three games played, Fazendense has only one point, the result of one draw and two defeats. The team plays again on September 27th against Alverca B.

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Jornal O Almeirinense14/09/26, 18:01

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

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Incidents

  

Hayden Panettiere died after taking oxycodone adulterated with fentanyl

Actress Hayden Panettiere died after consuming oxycodone adulterated with fentanyl. According to TMZ, which cites sources connected to the investigation, she had been maintaining for some time a drug supplier in Los Angeles who sold her various black market medications.

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CNN Portugal14/09/26, 17:34

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Business

  

Construction advances for elevator to Ourém Castle

Ourém City Council approved the public tender for the construction of an access elevator to Ourém Castle, in an investment of 2.5 million euros. The mechanical access project aims to improve visitation to the historical heritage and facilitate access to the castle, which is located on a hill.

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Diário de Leiria14/09/26, 17:30

Incidents

  

Actress Hayden Panettiere may have died after taking pill contaminated with fentanyl

American authorities are investigating whether an oxycodone pill contaminated with fentanyl may be related to the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, according to police sources cited by the TMZ website.

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SIC Notícias14/09/26, 17:03

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Entertainment

  

Santarém Elephants return home after decades of absence

The iconic Elefantes de Santarém, two Indo-Portuguese style sculptures from the 16th century, are returning to the Church of São João do Alporão. The pieces will be on public display on September 19th at 6:00 PM, during a ceremony to reinstall the sculptural ensemble at the Museum Center of Art and Archaeology, an initiative open to the public that marks the return of these works after decades of absence.

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Correio do Ribatejo14/09/26, 16:50

Weather

  

WEATHER - The week starts with heat but temperatures drop from Tuesday onwards

The week starts with high temperatures in Portugal, especially in inland regions, due to a warm air mass associated with the strengthening of the anticyclone. This Monday, thermometers could reach 35°C in Portalegre and Castelo Branco, 36°C in Beja and 37°C in Santarém, values 8 to 9 degrees above normal for this time of year. From Tuesday, September 15th, a significant change in the weather is forecast with a drop in temperatures.

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Noticias de Arronches14/09/26, 16:45

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Incidents

  

Health extension in Vale de Cavalos reopens this Thursday with private security

The health extension in Vale de Cavalos, in the municipality of Chamusca, will reopen this Thursday with private security, after being closed since July 13 due to an incident between a patient and a health professional. The Chamusca Municipal Council announced the hiring of private security services to ensure safety at the facility. During the closure, healthcare for the population was provided by the Chamusca Health Center, with support from the Parish Council.

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Correio do Ribatejo14/09/26, 16:43

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Incidents

  

Chamusca hires security to reopen Vale de Cavalos health extension

The health extension of Vale de Cavalos, in the municipality of Chamusca, will reopen on Thursday, September 17, after being closed since July 13 due to an incident between a patient and a health professional. The Municipal Council hired a private security service to protect the professionals and allow the reopening of the unit, which was essential for the older population of the parish who will now regain access to basic healthcare without having to travel to the municipal seat.

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Jornal O Almeirinense14/09/26, 16:36

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Entertainment

  

CRIAL promotes "Tapas & Good Music" with solidarity dinner

CRIAL – Rehabilitation and Integration Center of Almeirim promotes on September 25th, at 7:00 PM, the solidarity show "Tapas & Good Music", at CRIAL's Patio. The evening features the master of Portuguese guitar Custódio Castelo, Diogo Carapinha, Ana Paula Gonçalves and the Group D'Além Tejo. The event includes a dinner with local gastronomy, consisting of stone soup from the Gastronomic Brotherhood of Almeirim, pica-pau, drinks and rice pudding from the Association Gentes de Almeirim, at the cost of 15 "crialitos". Reservations can be made at CRIAL or through the number 243 592 851.

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Jornal O Almeirinense14/09/26, 16:31