Ana Beatriz Lopes

Twin Mondego levee breaches shut the A1 near Coimbra, forcing 3,000 residents to evacuate and stalling Porto–Lisbon traffic. Grants, safety tips and live updates here.

Portugal hit 80% renewable electricity in January, saving €703 million on bills, securing the grid and spurring green projects—benefiting residents nationwide.

Mondego River dike failure near Coimbra shuts A1 for weeks, prompts 9,000 evacuations and €300 M in losses; residents have 30 days to claim damages. Updates.

Flash-flood risk in Lisbon, Oeste & Setúbal—Portugal: Portuguese residents sign up for ANEPC SMS alerts, secure property, document damage & follow safety tips.

Belgian court orders Ryanair to scrap misleading pop-ups and opaque baggage fees; watchdogs say clearer prices could soon reach Portuguese travellers.

Spain’s train strike ends, but cross-border Porto–Madrid links stay limited. Expect delays and fewer suburban services—book refundable tickets in advance.

Prepare for 4-6 m Atlantic waves along Portugal’s coast and fresh snow above 1,100 m inland. Follow IPMA alerts, secure seaside homes, and book snow-chains early.

Hey Thailand News launches to provide independent, non-commercial reporting for foreigners in Thailand. Get clear updates on visas, safety, and local culture.

State of calamity spans 68 municipalities as Lisbon unveils €2.5 billion flood-aid package with 72-hour payouts, support and tax breaks. File claims by 15 Feb.

Portugal’s latest storms halted trains, raised red flood alerts and unlocked €2.5B for home and business repairs. See how to claim aid and plan ahead.

Storm and flood alerts persist in Portugal. Check if you qualify for the €2.5 billion aid, learn to file insurance claims within 8 days and brace for delays.

Flooding of the Alcoa River in Alcobaça displaced 17 residents, closed 6 km of EN8 and unlocked up to €2.5 billion in aid. Find out how to apply for support.

Portugal’s €2.5B flood-relief plan sends €5,000 to homeowners in 3 days, backs businesses, rebuilds infrastructure, and offers tax breaks for affected areas.

Tagus floods keep Santarém on red alert: 160+ roads shut, farms at risk and insurers bracing. Check live closures and safety tips for residents in Ribatejo.

Red flood alert in Azambuja brings 40 km detours, evacuations and an 8-day insurance deadline. Learn how to claim part of €2.5 billion Tejo relief and stay safe.

Portugal issues flood and landslide warnings for 68 municipalities until 12 Feb. Secure your home, plan detours and follow ANEPC updates to stay safe.

Portalegre mudslide declared calamity zone: apply for €31k grants, fast-track loans and no insurance excess. Roads and hospital entrance remain closed

Portalegre’s mudslide wrecked 52 cars and closed key roads. Learn how to file insurance claims, navigate detours, and stay safe as rains persist in Portalegre.

Residents in Portugal’s Oeste region hit by floods can apply for up to €10,000 in repair grants, benefit from tax relief and receive water alerts. Find deadlines and application steps.

See how 2,700 Portuguese military engineers clear roads, restore power and shelter residents in 40 flood-hit municipalities: get latest Portugal flood updates.

Over 100 Portuguese roads are closed after relentless winter storms. Toll-free detours on A8, A17, A14 & A19 run until 10 Feb. See repair updates, safety tips.

Portalegre’s calamity decree fast-tracks car and home claims, offers free safety checks and micro-loans after the São Mamede mudslide—see how to apply today.

Independent jury urges Azores Government to reject sole bid for Azores Airlines, risking a €453m aid recovery, higher island fares and job cuts if sale stalls.

Lisbon Metro returns to its full 06:30-01:00 service after winter storms, yet riverside exits may shut if floods strike again. Check the ML app for live status updates.

NGO warns Portugal storm death toll may reach 34, slowing insurance payouts and state aid. File damage and funeral claims promptly to avoid delays now.

Flooded Tagus-river roads in Santarém force 40 km detours, add 5 % to freight, and may void car insurance. See the live bilingual map and allow extra travel time.

CP restores North Line after flooding; Lisbon commuters can claim ticket refunds via app until Feb 15 and give input on four-track upgrade until Feb 27.

Portugal storms left 4,000 homes without power and a €250M repair bill. Critics slam President’s Vatican visit amid recovery efforts ahead of Feb. 8 election.

Portugal's mayors urge extension of the August 2026 PRR deadline and continuation of toll-free storm-hit motorways to protect projects and commuters' budgets.

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa postpones Madrid visit amid Storm Leonardo relief. CP and Iberia Feb 5–8 ticket holders get full refunds—details.

Portugal under max emergency alert as storms batter coastline. Discover safety tips, app alerts, road closures and fast-track aid under emergency Level 4.

Storm-hit Leiria residents can book free same-day mental-health counselling with municipal psychologists and get door-to-door senior check-ins—call 800 208 123 for help today.

Alcácer do Sal, Portugal flood: 179 evacuated, roads blocked. File insurance claims within 30 days; apply for state aid, energy rebates, zero-interest loans.

E-Redes sends extra crews after storms cut electricity to 90,000 Leiria homes. Follow reconnection timeline and learn how to get compensation within 30 days.

Storm Kristin ripped asbestos roofing across central Portugal. Pre-2005 homeowners face up to €48k fines, but 100 % APA grants cover certified removal—learn how.

Beira Baixa line suspended between Entroncamento and Castelo Branco after flooding. Buses €8–15; freight delays 48 h. Check CP app updates and schedule changes

EN222 between Foz Côa and Almendra has reopened on a one-lane, 5-minute stop-go system; check weather alerts as storms could close it again.

Discover Portugal’s new tutor driving licence route: save €400, practice 500 km, and learn about the mandatory insurance you’ll need before sitting your test.

IPMA upgrades sea alert to orange: expect 5-7m waves, ferry and fishing closures along Portugal’s coast. Secure gear and property to aid future claims.

Portugal handled a record 72.5 million airport passengers in 2025—expect higher fees, construction delays and crowded flights from 2026. Get planning tips inside.

Storm Marta brings up to 115mm rain, 90km/h winds and flood alerts across Portugal. Secure your home, prepare emergency kit and avoid secondary roads.

Discover how Galp’s Q4 output surge—gas up 54%, oil up 2%—strengthens Portugal’s energy security, caps winter bill spikes, and boosts jobs across the country.

Portugal rolls out €2.5 billion Storm Kristin fund: grants, tax breaks, toll waivers and 12-month loan holidays. Power & telecom services due back by 10 Feb.

Learn how Portugal’s 2024 storm-relief plan fast-tracks emergency funds, reroutes key roads and offers housing stipends and business grants across the country.

Expect 9–15 Feb heavy rain in North & Centre Portugal. Prepare for flood risks, travel slowdowns & flight diversions—stay alert via the Proteção Civil app.

Storm Leonardo spawns 250+ emergencies in Portugal, halting trains and damaging homes. Stay updated on road closures and fast-track insurance claims.

Atlantic storm to hit Portugal Sunday with 40 mm rain, flooding and 90 km/h winds. Expect road, rail delays and power cuts—follow IPMA alerts and secure home.

Lisbon faces an orange storm alert—learn how to secure your home, find open shelters, navigate transport delays and streamline insurance claims process.

IPMA issues warnings for Storm Leonardo in Portugal: torrential rain, 95 km/h gusts and 6 m waves. Expect floods, travel delays and power cuts—prepare now.

High seas up to 14 m and snow down to 600 m will disrupt travel, fishing and deliveries across Portugal. Keep phones charged, document damage and file insurance claims within 8 days to stay protected.

IPMA issues orange alert for mainland Portugal: heavy rain, mountain snow and 6m Atlantic waves until 7 Feb. Find affected districts and learn how to prepare.

After Storm Kristin blackouts, Leiria sees fatal carbon monoxide poisoning from indoor generators. Follow 3 golden rules—outdoors only, 6m clearance & CO alarms.

Storm Kristin has shut Portugal’s southbound A1 between Pombal and Leiria, forcing drivers onto IC2 or A8 detours. Follow live closure updates via Via Verde.

Heavy rains prompt controlled spillway releases at Alqueva, Pedrógão and Chança dams. Mértola residents face rising Guadiana flows—avoid riverbanks.

Alentejo residents: Alcácer do Sal braces for road closures as the Sado rises. Expect detours, power cuts—follow our live updates and file claims from 5 Feb.

Apply by 27 Feb for nine serviced green plots in Monção’s Messegães Business Zone. Priority for local firms, shared utilities and fast Vigo logistics access

Plan your Portugal Carnaval 2026: take advantage of the 17 Feb paid day off, track hotel price spikes, hop extended trains and discover greener, low-waste parades.

Leiria’s water fully restored after Storm Kristin. Full pressure back, no extra charges on Jan/Feb bills. Sign up for free SMS alerts for any brief pressure dips.

Gardunha Mountains earn EU SAC status in March, capping new builds, banning invasive species and offering tax breaks plus €4.7 M grants to landowners—see if you qualify.

Learn how to access Portugal's €2.5B Storm Kristin relief: up to €10K for home repairs, €1.5B in business loans and 90-day tax holidays across 60 towns.

Orange weather alerts hit 11 Portuguese districts. See safety tips, insurance proof checklist and how to file for up to €1,500 flood-damage aid within 48 hours.

Porto Metro logged a record 94.5 million trips in 2025. Fares remain frozen while two new lines and faster validators roll out—learn how to dodge peak-hour crowding.

ANEPC raises Mondego flood alert for Coimbra-Figueira da Foz; roads closed, evacuations possible. Check detours and safety tips before travelling.

Porto issues orange flood alert for Douro riverfront: free Alfândega parking, potential road closures, SMS 1150 updates and advice to protect homes and businesses.

One-metre floodwaters in Alcácer do Sal unlock fast-track grants, tax relief and low-interest loans, but drivers face 30-km detours and insurers warn premiums will jump—learn how to claim support.

STCP’s 420 buses now accept Visa, Mastercard and MB Way contactless taps, ending coins on board. Enjoy 15% faster boarding and buy up to 5 tickets in one tap.

TAP Air Portugal flight TP561 returned to Hamburg after a hydraulic failure. All 109 passengers are safe; discover your EU261 rights and how to claim compensation through ANAC.

Storm Kristin struck Portugal with 178 km/h winds, causing five deaths, 8,000 emergencies and mass blackouts. Discover safety advice and recovery steps.

Portugal rail disruption continues after Storm Kristin; check the CP app and website for updates, bus replacements and revised schedules from Porto to Setúbal.

Azores February fuel relief: 95-octane petrol falls to €1.598/l, diesel steady at €1.474/l. Learn why global oil volatility could push prices back up in March.

Portugal logged 8,000+ storm incidents, from floods in Coimbra to power cuts in Leiria. Authorities urge residents to brace for weekend wind and rain.

Storm Kristin moves east, but 340,000 homes in Portugal remain without power; Lisbon–Porto rail slowed and 8m waves forecast along the west coast this weekend.

Norwegian tug tows disabled Dutch freighter off Figueira da Foz amid rough seas and spill fears, putting Portugal’s central coast on alert. Stay updated here.

Red alert grounds Azores ferries, risking fresh food and medicine shortages, stranding tourists. Check ticket rebooking and backup transport options across the islands.

All Porto–Lisbon train services are cancelled after Storm Kristin damaged the Linha do Norte. Get CP updates now and explore coach, car or flight alternatives.

Ryanair will shut its Ponta Delgada, Azores base in March, cutting 10 routes and endangering 80 jobs. Learn refund and rebooking options under EU261.

Discover how Algarve’s rapid-response crews cleared fallen trees and kept flights and roads running smoothly after Storm Kristin’s minor gusts.

In Portugal, Storm Kristin unleashed 176 km/h gusts, knocked out power for 200,000+ homes, and triggered flood and snow alerts across 11 districts.

Storm Kristin knocked out power for 500,000 residents, halted trains and closed schools across Portugal. Learn the latest safety advice and recovery updates now.

Heavy rain is set to drench Portugal all weekend, disrupting commutes, farm work and outdoor events. Get the forecast and flood-safety tips to stay prepared.

Madeira’s Port of Funchal extends rough-sea warning until Thursday, 6m waves, 70 km/h winds disrupt ferries and halt fishing. Follow IPMA updates for alerts.

Ryanair’s Q3 profit sinks to €30 M after an €85 M Italian fine, yet passenger numbers and Portugal routes keep climbing. See what it means for your next flight.

Storm Joseph is set to lash Portugal with urban flooding, 150-km-h winds, snow below 800 m and waves up to 12 m. Follow IPMA alerts and local updates to stay safe.

Storm Joseph brings torrential rain, mountain snow and 10-15m waves to Portugal; expect floods, power cuts and travel delays. Get safety tips and IPMA alerts.

Agriculture Minister José Manuel Fernandes’s clash with Portugal’s nature watchdog angers NGOs and could freeze EU biodiversity funds, stalling vital rural projects.

Diesel climbs 1.5¢ and petrol 0.5¢ across Portugal, pushing average prices to €1.57 and €1.67. Compare apps, fill up mid-week and keep tyres checked to save.

Storm Ingrid caused 720+ incidents—floods, landslides and school closures across Portugal. Stay prepared with civil-protection updates as Storm Joseph triggers new red alerts.

Brussels okays Portugal’s 8th RRF tranche: €1.1B for Madeira’s 27 MWh battery park, Azores’ mySaúde app, digital classrooms and cleaner industry by Feb 2026.

Yellow flood alert across Portugal’s Tagus basin after heavy rain cuts off 24 municipalities, closes 40 roads and brings in 5k responders. Learn safety steps.

GNR seizes 1.25t of illegal crab and cockles in Aveiro. Learn how the crackdown protects Portuguese diners, local fishermen and the Ria de Aveiro ecosystem.

From 1 Jan 2026, tolls rise to €2.25 on Ponte 25 de Abril and €3.40 on Vasco da Gama, while Lisbon eyes a third Tagus bridge by 2034 to ease city traffic.

Ryanair may axe all six Azores routes from March 2026 after a 35% fee hike, cutting 400,000 seats and pushing up fares for Portugal-based travellers. Learn what’s at stake.

Within 90 days CP must detail how private firms could run Lisbon and Porto commuter lines, pledging newer trains, tougher delay fines and more peak-hour service.

Small flight tweaks over Portugal’s Azores airspace could cut 70% of Europe’s contrail warming with minimal delays and no extra fuel penalties.

Rare solar storm lit Portugal’s skies with auroras, causing brief power glitches and GPS errors. Learn how it could affect grid operations and navigation ahead.

Heavy rain, mountain snow above 600 m and 7–9 m Atlantic swells threaten travel and coastal safety across Portugal this weekend. See IPMA alerts and plan journeys.

Storm Ingrid brings 10-metre Atlantic waves, gale-force gusts and heavy snow to Portugal. Orange warnings in effect—expect travel delays and stay informed today.

Two Portuguese passengers survived Sunday’s deadly Córdoba train crash that killed at least 43. Learn Portugal’s consular tips to stay safe on Iberian rail trips.

Portugal’s auto industry posted near-record 341K vehicles in 2025, fueled by exports and a new EV-van line. See what 2026 holds amid EU demand headwinds.

Heavy snow in Serra da Estrela forces road closures below 1 400 m. Expect travel delays and hotel cancellations. Check local updates and pack chains.