Tâmega e Sousa’s membership of the International Network of Bio-Regions formalised in Baião
On 28 May, Baião hosted the ceremony to formalise the membership of the Tâmega e Sousa Bio-Region in the International Network of Bio-Regions (IN.N.E.R.). This moment marks the strengthening of the territory’s commitment to sustainable development, the enhancement of endogenous resources, and the promotion of organic and regenerative agricultural practices. At the official opening, the […]
Chamber creates “Espaço Energia de Baião” (Baião Energy Space) and reinforces commitment to sustainability
Today, 29 May, is World Energy Day. The celebration of this date aims to alert the population to the need to develop energy efficiency strategies. This is the motto for the creation of the ‘Espaço Energia de Baião’ counter, an essential service to support the population in adopting energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. This […]
Primary school pupils from Baião win 1st and 3rd prizes in the “Raposa Chama” National Competition
Two classes from the Eiriz School Centre and the Campelo School Centre, in the municipality of Baião, were honoured in the 1st National ‘Raposa Chama’ Competition, promoted by AGIF – Agency for Integrated Rural Fire Management, as part of the National ‘Portugal Chama’ Campaign. Through their creativity, commitment and team spirit, the students demonstrated a […]
Partners in the PAISACTIVO cross-border project discussed the challenges of rural rejuvenation
On 7 May 2025, the CACTUS Building on the TERRA Campus of the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) in Lugo hosted a technical meeting promoted within the framework of the PAISACTIVO cross-border project, under the theme ‘New Entrants in the Agricultural Sector’. The initiative brought together experts, institutional representatives and agents from Galicia and […]
Fires 2024 – CCDR-N technicians made their first visit to Baião to assess the applications submitted by companies
As part of the support measures for damage caused by the fires in September 2024, technicians from the Northern Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-N), accompanied by technicians from the Baião Municipal Council, visited the area on 15 April to validate the damage reported by companies. This verification refers to applications submitted under the measure: […]
Visit to Carvalhal de Reixela
On 17, 18 and 19 March, 120 5th grade students from the three school groups in the municipality of Baião took part in a visit to Carvalhal de Reixela.The main aims of the initiative, organised by the Education Services of the Municipality of Baião as part of the Municipal Education Project, were to publicise the […]
Municipality of Baião marks World Tree Day with outdoor activities
On 8 April, more than a hundred 6th graders from the three school groups in the municipality of Baião took part in an educational and recreational day that took place in the Ancede Leisure Area, specially transformed into an outdoor playground. The initiative, promoted by Baião Town Council, through the Education sector, in conjunction with […]
Secretary of State for Forests visits Baião to learn about forest management and sustainability projects
The Secretary of State for Forests, Rui Ladeira, visited the municipality of Baião on 25 March to monitor the work underway in forest planning, management and defence. The visit included observing the implementation of the Primary Network of Fuel Management Bands in the Marão mountain range, an essential fire prevention project that also covers the […]
The Municipality of Baião and ISCE Douro are organising a Photography Competition – ODS PHOTO – Vision, Protection and Balance
The Municipality of Baião and ISCE Douro are promoting the ODS PHOTO – Vision, Protection and Balance Photography Competition, dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals, which will be open to the entire community. ISCE Douro’s objectives for the initiative are to promote creativity from the point of view of visual expression and to highlight and […]
1st cycle pupils win 1st and 3rd prizes in the 1st national ‘Raposa Chama’ competition
The participation of students from the three school groups in the municipality of Baião in the ‘A Raposa Chama’ initiative was recognised with significant distinctions: the students from the Eiriz School Centre were awarded 1st Prize in the 1st Tier, collecting a value of €500, while the students from the Campelo School Centre won 3rd […]