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Even after license revocation by the Council, the second day of the neo-Nazi festival took place in Póvoa de Varzim

Despite the Póvoa de Varzim City Council revoking the event's license, the second day of a neo-Nazi music festival proceeded as planned in the municipality. Local authorities confirmed the event took place, highlighting a failure to enforce the closure order.

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For foreign residents and immigrant communities, this event underscores a reported security concern regarding the activity of extremist groups in the region.

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Riot police operate without identification, defying IGAI recommendation

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How Lula's re-election and political polarization may boost the search for property in Portugal

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