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Montemor-o-Velho looks to the next decade and bets on businesses, agriculture and tourism

Notícias de Coimbra4 September 2026 at 22:10

Over 180 entrepreneurs, institutional representatives and economic agents participated in a colloquium dedicated to the business fabric of Montemor-o-Velho, held on Thursday, September 3rd. The event featured the presence of the Mayor, Ângelo Henrique, who outlined the strategy for the municipality for the next decade.

The municipality announced that it will focus on three fundamental pillars for local development: businesses, agriculture and tourism. This strategy aims to boost the territory's economy and strengthen the region's competitiveness.

The colloquium served as a discussion platform among the different economic agents of the municipality, allowing for the identification of opportunities and challenges for the future development of Montemor-o-Velho.

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