Storm Francis lashes Madeira with floods, gales and ferry cancellations
Storm Francis lashes Madeira with gale-force winds, flooding and ferry cancellations until Saturday evening. Check safety tips and live travel alerts now.
Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Storm Francis lashes Madeira with gale-force winds, flooding and ferry cancellations until Saturday evening. Check safety tips and live travel alerts now.
Volunteers saved 7,890 Cory’s shearwaters in the Azores in 2025, bolstering Portugal’s future. Learn how lighting reforms and local action set a rescue record.
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.