EnvironmentRapid Firefighting Halts Early Wildfire Threat Near Póvoa de Lanhoso
Wildfire in Póvoa de Lanhoso was doused fast. Discover 50-m buffer rules, free clearing workshops and emergency steps before summer sparks again.
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Environment · TransportationFamily Sail Ends in Airlift After Orcas Strike off Peniche
Discover how Portugal’s rescuers saved a family after an orca attack near Peniche—and what skippers must do to prevent encounters along the Atlantic coast.
Environment · TransportationSão Jorge Landslide Severs Road to Fajã dos Cubres
São Jorge landslide halts access to Fajã dos Cubres, affecting residents, tourists and supplies. See travel alternatives and reopening timeline.
Health · EnvironmentCommunity Mental-Health Teams Are Rewriting Portugal’s Care Playbook
Community mental-health teams in Portugal cut admissions by 26%, save €11 million a year and curb waste—discover how the model is reshaping patient care.
Environment · EconomyEighteen-Month Shellfish Freeze on Portugal's Lima River Hits Coastal Jobs
Portuguese authorities have halted Lima River shellfish harvesting until March 2026; see the science, looming quotas and what the freeze means for local jobs.
Environment · National NewsReinforced Firefighters Contain Wind-Fanned Blaze in Póvoa de Lanhoso
Latest on Póvoa de Lanhoso fire: wind-driven flames tested reinforced crews; officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning as risk stays high across Braga.
Environment · PoliticsAlgarve Reef Gives Up 20 New Species, Stirring Protection Talks
20 new species surfaced on the Algarve reef. Learn how this find could reshape marine park rules, tourism, fishing and wind policy on Portugal's coast.
Economy · EnvironmentHeat, Drought and Innovation: How Portugal Keeps Olive Oil Affordable
Portugal olive oil forecast shows slight dip yet price risk. Discover how new groves and a fresh sustainability seal shape this season.
Transportation · EnvironmentSafety Feud Erupts Over Lisbon's Almirante Reis Overhaul
NGOs say the Almirante Reis revamp widens car lanes and risks walkers and cyclists. Work still slated for 2027. Read more.