Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsAfter storms Kristin, Leonardo and Marta, 35,000 homes in Portugal remain without power. Check outage map, VAT-cut repair aid, interest-free loans and tips.
Environment · TransportationA widening cliff fissure forces 500 Porto Brandão residents to evacuate, closing ferries. Learn to claim the €2.5 billion calamity fund, rent vouchers and loans.
Transportation · EnvironmentPortugal’s €1.88B Ferrovia 2020 upgrade is running five years late, delaying commuter trains, raising freight costs and risking climate targets. Learn what’s next.
Environment · CultureCarnival street events in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal, are cancelled until 15 Feb. See how to claim storm-relief grants, apply for €10k home-repair aid and request ticket refunds.
Environment · EconomyLeiria power outages down to 9,000 homes after Storm Kristin. Learn to report losses, claim relief funds, prepare for voltage dips and stay safe.
Environment · TransportationMore rain threatens Mondego dike near Coimbra. Stay updated on evacuation zones, plan A1 detours and learn how to access emergency aid and compensation funds.
Politics · EnvironmentMondego floods push Portugal's PM Q&A to 19 Feb, stalling a €200M relief vote and road-rail repairs—find out how commuters and homeowners access emergency aid.
Transportation · EnvironmentOnly two lanes open on the A5 Lisbon–Cascais motorway after landslides, adding up to one hour to peak commutes. No date for full reopening—check detours now.
Environment · PoliticsAPA won’t reveal how Navigator funds emergency fixes on the Baixo Mondego canal, leaving Portuguese taxpayers and farmers exposed to hidden costs and flood risks.