### Major Seizure by PJ in Sines

In a significant operation conducted by the **Judicial Police (PJ)** in Setúbal, **five high-end vehicles** have been seized at the **Port of Sines**. These luxury cars, which were reported stolen in **Canada**, were discovered inside two shipping containers destined for the **United Arab Emirates**.

![Luxury Cars Seized](https://asset.skoiy.com/jnrcnjwljorqgsbu/8rxwixmc8ikj.jpg?w=1852&q=80)  
*Photo: Nuno Pinto Fernandes / Archive*

The operation highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat international vehicle theft and trafficking. Authorities remain vigilant in tracking stolen assets that cross borders, ensuring that such criminal activities are addressed effectively.

Uma operação da PJ de Setúbal apreendeu cinco automóveis de alta cilindrada no Porto de Sines. Os veículos, furtados no Canadá, encontravam-se no interior de dois contentores e tinham como destino os Emirados Árabes Unidos.

Luxury Cars Stolen in Canada Seized by PJ in Portugal: A Shocking Discovery

## Investigation Unfolds

**Tiago Telo de Abreu**, a Lisbon City Hall assessor and former CDS councilor in Elvas, is under investigation for **possession and distribution of child pornography**. This alarming news was reported by **TVI and CNN Portugal**.

## Details of the Case

The investigation, which has been ongoing for nearly three months, is being handled by the **Public Prosecutor's Office in Seixal** and traces back to events from the summer of **2023**.

**Ana**, a key witness from Ponte de Sôr, shared her experience of conversing with a woman named **Dália** on the dating app **Badoo**, who claimed to have a 12-year-old daughter. Initially, Ana was not alarmed by Dália's admission of bathing her daughter, but soon, the conversations escalated to disturbing revelations about **sexual acts involving the child**.

## Escalating Concerns

Ana's suspicions grew when Dália mentioned **masturbating the child** and discussed potential sexual encounters with adults for a price of **1,500 euros**. After two weeks, Ana received messages from someone identifying as **Tiago Abreu**, who described sexual acts with Dália's daughter.

## Legal Actions Taken

Ana reported the matter to the **GNR in Ponte de Sôr**, leading to a referral to the **Judicial Police in Setúbal** in June 2023. Following this, **searches were conducted at Tiago Abreu's home** on May 13, where his mobile phone and electronic devices were seized. Abreu acknowledged that an Instagram account identified by authorities belonged to him but denied writing the incriminating messages.

## Additional Allegations

The investigation also includes allegations of **sexual abuse** made by Abreu's ex-wife, the mother of one of his children. Tiago Abreu refuted all accusations, claiming they are part of a **defamation campaign** initiated by his ex-wife, who he accuses of **child abduction**.

Abreu expressed that he is living through a **nightmare**, emphasizing that the situation should be treated as a **parental alienation issue** rather than a criminal case. Following the emergence of this investigation, he resigned from his position at the Lisbon City Hall.

Tiago Abreu, ex-vereador do CDS em Elvas e assessor da Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, está a ser investigado pelo crime de posse e partilha de pornografia infantil.

Shocking Investigation: Lisbon City Hall Assessor Linked to Child Pornography Charges

### Miguel Albuquerque's Strong Critique

At the conclusion of **Funchal Climate Week**, acting Regional Government president, **Miguel Albuquerque**, delivered robust criticisms of the **censorship motion** presented by **Chega** against the Republic Government, labeling it as **"another smoke screen"** to mask the party's internal issues.

### Accusations Against Chega

Albuquerque stated, **"Chega preaches morality but is daily embroiled in scandals. One day it’s a corruption case, the next it's a member intoxicated. It’s a complete disaster."** He suggested that the motion was a political strategy, reminiscent of past actions taken by the party in Madeira, aimed at diverting public attention from their failures.

### Comments on André Ventura

When queried about **André Ventura's** claims that Chega had already **"cleaned up"** some internal elements while the **PSD-Madeira** had unresolved issues, Albuquerque asserted his belief that Ventura will **"leave before I do. He is a natural populist, creating scandals and manipulating to hide serious problems within his own party."**

### Internal Party Dynamics

On internal matters, Albuquerque did not confirm any meetings with **Manuel António Correia** regarding a position on his list, stating, **"There has never been such a meeting. I have always publicly said that I count on all PSD members. Anyone who wants to contribute is welcome."** When pressed by journalists about a proposal for Correia to be the number two on the list, he firmly replied, **"I have nothing to confirm. What I stated was that all interested in participating in the public life of the PSD have a place."**

À margem do encerramento do evento Funchal Climate Week, o presidente do Governo Regional em exercício, Miguel Albuquerque, teceu duras críticas à moç...

Miguel Albuquerque Criticizes Chega's Censorship Motion: 'A Smoke Screen for Internal Issues'

**Political Tensions in Portugal**  
The podcast “**A Arte do Possível**” hosted by **António Saraiva**, **Luís Osório**, and **Vera Gouveia Barros** dives deep into the **critical political climate** currently prevailing in the **Assembleia da República**.  
  
From **one** member to **twelve**, and now **fifty**, the presence of the **Chega** party has transformed the parliamentary landscape. Recently, their number fluctuated from **fifty** to **forty-nine**, yet the **180 other deputies** remain perplexed about how to effectively engage with the Chega bloc.  
  
In politics, as in war, **easy solutions** are scarce. The discussion draws parallels to **Trump's** transactional approach to politics, where significant issues are handled without the direct involvement of affected parties, such as the **Ukrainian peace negotiations**.  
  
Join us for a **thought-provoking** discussion in this episode of the podcast, where we explore the intricate dynamics at play.  
  
**Listen to the podcast** on **Spotify**, **Google Podcasts**, and **Apple Podcasts**. This program is produced by **JE** and hosted by **Nuno Braga**.  
  
![Podcast Cover](https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/d4/a-arte-do-possivel_960x600-d48c4b69.png)

A política, na definição de Bismarck, debatida todas as semanas com sentido crítico e uma boa dose de ironia por António Saraiva, Luís Osório e Vera Gouveia Barros. Nesta edição, abordamos o clima de tensão que se vive na Assembleia da República.

The Storm of Chega: Unpacking Tensions in Portugal's Parliament

## Portugal's Return to EuroBasket

**RIGA (Latvia)** - Portugal is making a triumphant return to the continental basketball stage, having secured a spot in the **FIBA EuroBasket 2025** after a 14-year absence. This marks their fourth appearance in the tournament, the last being in **2011**.

Portugal's journey to qualification included tough matches in **Group A**, where they faced formidable opponents such as **Slovenia, Israel, and Ukraine**. Despite struggling in previous qualifiers, they turned their fortunes around, achieving their first win in over seven years against **Ukraine** in the opening window of the qualifiers.

### How They Qualified

- **Gameday 1:** POR 70-72 ISR  
- **Gameday 2:** UKR 77-79 POR  
- **Gameday 3:** POR 82-74 SLO  
- **Gameday 4:** SLO 83-82 POR  

**Upcoming Fixtures:**  
- **Gameday 5:** ISR vs POR  
- **Gameday 6:** POR vs UKR  

### Key Players in the Qualifiers

The standout players for Portugal have been **Travante Williams** and **Miguel Queiroz**. Both veterans played pivotal roles, averaging double figures throughout the qualifiers. Additional contributions came from **Diogo Brito**, who excelled with a remarkable performance against Slovenia, scoring **16 points**. Other noteworthy players included **Diogo Ventura** and **Rafael Lisboa**, who provided solid playmaking support.

### A Glimpse into the Past

For a whole generation of Portuguese fans, this return is monumental. Portugal's last participation in EuroBasket saw them finish **21st** in **2011**, with their best performance being a **9th place** finish in **2007**. The only other appearance was back in **1951**, where they placed **15th**. Now, under the guidance of Coach **Mario Gomes**, they look forward to making a mark in the upcoming tournament.

![Portugal Basketball Team](https://assets.fiba.basketball/image/upload/w_800,h_335,c_fill,g_auto/q_auto/f_auto/v1732310390/bbmmtthvkp5suczvddjf)

**Best finish:** 9th - 2007  

![FIBA](https://assets.fiba.basketball/image/upload/w_800,h_335,c_fill,g_auto/q_auto/f_auto/v1724745279/p5zcuf9cvbwut3akhmcn)

**FIBA**

Portugal finally put an end to a 14-year EuroBasket drought.

Portugal Ends 14-Year EuroBasket Drought: What This Means for Portuguese Basketball

### Romain Bardet's Disappointment

The French cyclist **Romain Bardet** from **Picnic PostNL**, who was in **fourth place** overall, has withdrawn from the **51st Volta ao Algarve** following a crash just **20 kilometers** before the finish of the third stage.

![Romain Bardet](https://asset.skoiy.com/jnrcnjwljorqgsbu/qcobzrgj7gds.jpeg?w=1852&q=80&crop=4095,2730,1,0)

*Bardet was in fourth place overall*  
*Photo: Team Picnic PostNL*  

### The Incident

The incident occurred during a critical moment of the race, forcing Bardet to abandon the competition, leaving fans and team members concerned about his condition and future races. 

### Impact on the Race

This withdrawal may significantly impact the overall standings of the **Volta ao Algarve**, which attracts top cyclists from around the world, highlighting the unpredictable nature of competitive cycling.

O ciclista francês Romain Bardet (Picnic PostNL), quarto classificado da geral, abandonou, esta sexta-feira, a 51.ª Volta ao Algarve, na sequência de uma queda já perto dos derradeiros 20 quilómetros da terceira etapa.

Romain Bardet Withdraws from Algarve Tour After Crash: What Happened?

## Jordi Meeus Wins in Tavira

Jordi Meeus has made a remarkable debut by winning at the **Volta ao Algarve**, finishing the third stage with a sprint at **Avenida Zeca Afonso**. The Belgian sprinter from **Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe** outperformed strong competitors including **Alberto Dainese** and **Biniam Girmay**.

Despite high hopes for local cyclists, it was a challenging day for **Rui Oliveira** and **Iúri Leitão**. Oliveira was squeezed out of the group, while Leitão suffered a serious fall near the finish line. Both had previously won medals at the recent European Track Championships, which adds to the disappointment.

### Romain Bardet Withdraws

The race saw **Romain Bardet** withdraw after a fall while in fourth place overall, allowing **António Morgado** to take his position. As the race approaches its conclusion, **Jan Christen** continues to lead in the overall standings, just four seconds ahead of **João Almeida**.

This Saturday, the cyclists will tackle a challenging route between **Albufeira** and **Faro**, featuring multiple mountain points in the final kilometers. **Fabio Jakobsen** was the last winner in Faro back in 2022.

### Stage 3 Top 10 Results
| Position | Cyclist         | Team                                 | Time     |
|----------|------------------|--------------------------------------|----------|
| 1        | MEEUS Jordi      | Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe         | 4:18:34  |
| 2        | DAINESE Alberto   | Tudor Pro Cycling Team               | -        |
| 3        | GIRMAY Biniam    | Intermarché – Wanty                  | -        |
| 4        | DE LIE Arnaud    | Lotto                                | -        |
| 5        | VAN UDEN Casper   | Team Picnic PostNL                   | -        |
| 6        | FRETIN Milan      | Cofidis                             | -        |
| 7        | MIHKELS Madis     | EF Education – EasyPost             | -        |
| 8        | VAN AERT Wout     | Team Visma | Lease a Bike                | -        |
| 9        | MESA Santiago     | Efapel Cycling                       | -        |
| 10       | WATSON Samuel      | INEOS Grenadiers                    | -        |

### General Classification Top 10
| Position | Cyclist         | Team                                 | Time     |
|----------|------------------|--------------------------------------|----------|
| 1        | CHRISTEN Jan     | UAE Team Emirates – XRG             | 8:47:08  |
| 2        | ALMEIDA João     | UAE Team Emirates – XRG             | 0:04     |
| 3        | DE PLUS Laurens  | INEOS Grenadiers                    | 0:13     |
| 4        | MORGADO António   | UAE Team Emirates – XRG             | 0:20     |
| 5        | VINGEGAARD Jonas  | Team Visma | LAB                        | -        |
| 6        | VERGALLITO Luca   | Alpecin – Deceuninck                | -        |
| 7        | ROGLIČ Primož    | Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe         | 0:23     |
| 8        | GEOGHEGAN HART Tao| Lidl – Trek                          | -        |
| 9        | GRÉGOIRE Romain  | Groupama – FDJ                       | 0:26     |
| 10       | POWLESS Neilson   | EF Education – EasyPost             | -        |

### Stage Summary Video

[Watch the highlights of Stage 3 of the Volta ao Algarve here!](https://208.87.240.219/wp-content/plugins/smart-cookie-kit/res/empty.html?__cpo=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9wY3ljbGluZy5wdA)

Jordi Meeus estreia-se a ganhar na Volta ao Algarve na chegada a Tavira. Iúri Leitão (queda) e Rui Oliveira (apertado) não puderam sprintar.

Jordi Meeus Claims Victory in Tavira: Highlights from the Algarve Tour

### Celebrating 55 Years of Algarve Tourism

To mark its **55th anniversary**, the Algarve Tourism Board will host the conference **"Algarve Tourism: Overcoming Challenges, Building Tomorrow"** on **March 18th at 09:00**. This significant event will take place at the **EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel**, located on **Praia da Falésia in Albufeira**.

### A Gathering of Experts

The conference aims to bring together **experts, industry leaders**, and prominent figures from both national and international spheres to discuss the **key challenges** and **opportunities** facing tourism in the region. The event will feature a **series of thematic panels**, focusing on essential strategies to:
- Strengthen the **competitiveness** of the sector
- Qualify the **business landscape**
- Enhance the **value of the territory**
- Boost the **local economy**
- Foster **innovation**
- Reinforce **regional connectivity**

### Notable Speakers and Celebrations

The opening session will be graced by **Carlos Abade**, President of Tourism of Portugal, while the closing remarks will be delivered by **Pedro Machado**, Secretary of State for Tourism, alongside other relevant speakers.

In addition to the scheduled discussions, a special moment will be held at the end of the conference to celebrate the **55 years of the RTA**, culminating in a **commemorative cocktail**.

Para assinalar os seus 55 anos, o Turismo do Algarve vai realizar a conferência "Turismo do Algarve: Superar Desafios, Construindo o Amanhã".

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