Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · TransportationStorm Francis lashes Madeira with gale-force winds, flooding and ferry cancellations until Saturday evening. Check safety tips and live travel alerts now.
Environment · EconomyVolunteers 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.
Environment · TransportationDry 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.
Health · EnvironmentFreezing 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.
Tourism · EnvironmentWitness 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.
Transportation · EnvironmentApply 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.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal 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.
Environment · TransportationWith 400,000 wild boar in Portugal, farmers face heavy crop damage and drivers must watch for collisions. Discover new hunting rules and safety tips.
Environment · EconomyPortugal launches Sines tender for a €120M seawater plant, boosting Alentejo’s water security and easing drought pressure—see how industry and locals benefit.