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Experiencing Portugal’s 2026 Eclipse: Totality in Montesinho, Twilight Nationwide

New Sines Desalination Plant to Shield Alentejo from Drought

Portugal Faces Rain, Snow and Travel Disruptions This Christmas Week
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Dry skies for Portugal’s New Year’s Eve, but brace for sub-zero valleys, coastal highs of 10–15 °C, morning fog and yellow cold alerts — drive home safely.

Freezing nights across Portugal can worsen COPD, heart disease and diabetes. Learn 7 doctor-approved tips to keep homes above 18 °C and avoid emergency visits.

Witness Portugal’s 12 Aug 2026 solar eclipse—26 s of totality in Montesinho and a deep partial from Lisbon to Faro. Learn where to watch and reserve your spot early.

Apply 29 Dec 2025–12 Feb 2026 for Portugal’s €17.6 M EV incentive fund. Grants up to €4k for cars, €800 for home chargers & 50% off e-bikes and cargo bikes.

Portugal wine harvest 2025 dropped 14% to a five-year low, yet 91% qualifies for DOP/IGP status. Premium prices and export gains—discover producers’ strategies.

With 400,000 wild boar in Portugal, farmers face heavy crop damage and drivers must watch for collisions. Discover new hunting rules and safety tips.

Portugal launches Sines tender for a €120M seawater plant, boosting Alentejo’s water security and easing drought pressure—see how industry and locals benefit.

Portugal’s wild boar population has surged to 400,000, causing €8 million in crop losses, 80 % of wildlife road collisions and triggering an ambitious 20 % cull plan.

Portugal’s Climate Agency has invested €155 million via a pay-as-you-save fund for home retrofits, electric buses and green-tech start-ups, helping residents slash energy bills and emissions.

Rain, sleet and the first snow of the season sweep Portugal this Christmas week, bringing icy roads, five-metre waves and potential train and flight delays.

Sub-zero polar air grips Portugal this weekend, bringing snow to 600 m, orange weather alerts, icy roads and delays—check forecasts, plan journeys and stay safe.

Heavy snow puts six northern and central districts on orange alert and four on yellow. Expect icy roads, rail disruption, and closures across Portugal—check IPMA updates.