Environment · TransportationPrepare for Storm Marta: Portugal Faces Flood Alerts and 90km/h Gusts
Storm Marta brings up to 115mm rain, 90km/h winds and flood alerts across Portugal. Secure your home, prepare emergency kit and avoid secondary roads.
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Environment · EconomyAlqueva’s Record Release Shields Algarve from Floods, Cuts Power Bills
Alqueva’s 3,300 m³/s release shields Baixo Guadiana from floods, boosts Portugal’s hydropower and raises Alentejo irrigation quotas after record winter rain.
Economy · EnvironmentGalp’s 54% Gas Surge and 2% Oil Rise Bolster Portugal’s Energy Security
Discover how Galp’s Q4 output surge—gas up 54%, oil up 2%—strengthens Portugal’s energy security, caps winter bill spikes, and boosts jobs across the country.
Tech · EconomyAtena Backs Pontual, Securing Support for Portuguese SMEs and New Tech Jobs
Private-equity firm Atena acquires 80% of Grupo Pontual, safeguarding IT services for 3,500 Portuguese SMEs and adding cyber and cloud jobs in Lisbon and Porto.
Environment · EconomyStorm Kristin Leaves Minor Damage in Algarve; Claim Aid by 28 Feb Before Leonardo
Algarve residents can claim up to €5,000 in aid for Storm Kristin damage until 28 Feb. Linha do Sul trains resume this weekend—prepare now for Storm Leonardo.
Politics · TechSatire on Trial: Portugal Files Complaint Over Fake Trump-Azores Meme.
Portugal’s PM Office files disinformation complaint over a satirical Trump-Azores meme. Social platforms may add satire labels and face heavy fines.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €200 Payout, Mortgage Relief & Bill Cuts Bypass Renters, Freelancers
Portugal unveils a €2.4 billion aid package with €200 cash payouts, mortgage-interest relief and cheaper energy bills—yet renters and freelancers are excluded. See if you qualify.
Tech · EconomyIndico’s $7M Dealroom Investment Cuts Fundraising Time, Fuels Lisbon Jobs
Portugal’s Indico invests $7M in Amsterdam platform Dealroom, giving local startups 40%-discounted AI data, quicker fundraising and 20+ new tech jobs in Lisbon.
Tech · National NewsMeo Outages in Central Portugal: 5 Councils Offline, Free Data and Credits
Storm damage leaves Meo landline, mobile and fibre offline across five central Portugal councils. Get 10GB free data, automatic credits and use Wi-Fi calling.