Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsKariba’s 1,900-km journey will bring Europe’s first elephant sanctuary to Portugal’s Alentejo in 2026—discover how cork country turns into a pachyderm haven.
Environment · PoliticsA judge keeps Portugal’s €222 M Pisão dam project on hold, raising drought fears, budget overruns and political tension for Alentejo councils. See next steps.
Economy · EnvironmentCanadian pension fund sells 5.2% stake in EDP for €815m. Find out what the exit means for Portuguese electricity bills, dividends and 2030 climate goals.
Politics · EnvironmentPolice raids probe alleged corruption in Nazaré’s 40-year coastal lease, raising fears of delays for holiday cottages and jobs. Read the latest updates.
Economy · EnvironmentGlobal coffee prices jumped 30%, pushing supermarket packs up 24% and Lisbon café shots toward €1.50. Discover why Portugal’s daily espresso ritual now costs more.
Environment · TourismAmid Algarve drought, Portugal hotels recycle treated wastewater to keep gardens alive and claim 2024 VAT relief—what residents and travellers need to know.
Environment · EconomyPortugal’s Beira Baixa mega-solar projects face council pushback over wildlife, tourism and grid pylons. A 2026 agency ruling could reshape their future.
Economy · EnvironmentGalp’s €151M Mozambique tax dispute heads to Hague arbitration, a ruling that could divert cash from Portugal’s hydrogen, solar and EV projects—what’s at stake?
Environment · EconomyPortugal’s new 400-hectare Alentejo elephant sanctuary will house up to 30 former zoo elephants, create local jobs and boost research; first arrivals in 2026.