The PSP police seized 60 vehicles during a Europe-wide operation targeting vehicle-related crime. Authorities identified various cases of fraud, including the use of forged license plates and tampered vehicle identification numbers.
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A proposed biomethane production facility in the municipality of Ferreira do Alentejo is undergoing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) until 25 November. The 20-million-euro project aims to process nearly 70,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, such as cattle manure and olive pomace, for injection into the national gas grid.
The GNR Museum in Lisbon will hold an open day on Sunday, 1 November, from 10:00 to 18:00 to commemorate the 1755 earthquake. The program includes search and rescue equipment displays, canine unit demonstrations, and an exhibition on emergency preparedness.
As of Sunday, 1 November, pharmacies in seven municipalities will begin providing methadone treatment for opioid addiction. The program, which includes pharmacies in Albufeira, Loulé, Portalegre, Portimão, São Brás de Alportel, Santiago do Cacém, and Vila do Bispo, is part of a national rollout managed by ICAD and INFARMED to increase treatment accessibility and patient privacy.