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Portugal housing crisis and political response

38 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Deco proposes 18 measures to address Portugal housing crisis

The housing crisis in Portugal continues to intensify, driven by rising costs and structural challenges. In Lisbon, average rents have historically cost 116% of the average resident's salary, and recent INE data shows ho

Portugal waste management and Volta system debate

20 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Volta deposit system in Portugal: rules for machine failures

Following the 20 September 2026 launch of the Volta deposit return system, which offers a 10-cent reimbursement per container, the program has become a focal point of political and social debate. In Lisbon, Councilor Mar

Global e-waste management and the 'Fast Tech' crisis

18 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Electronic waste recycling initiatives launched in Brazil

The management of electronic waste (e-waste) is characterized by environmental risks and economic potential. Globally, annual e-waste generation reached 62 million tons in 2022, an 82% increase since 2010, yet only 22.3%

Portuguese security force facility investments

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Portugal government targets 2028 for GNR training center construction

In October 2026, the municipality of Setúbal initiated rehabilitation works for the Public Security Police (PSP) and the National Republican Guard (GNR) facilities. This investment of approximately 955,000 euros focuses

Portuguese municipal infrastructure and flood mitigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Municipalities in Portugal announce infrastructure and environmental projects

Local municipalities in Portugal have announced various environmental and infrastructure projects. In Faro, the government has guaranteed 85% co-financing for a 15 million euro drainage plan intended to mitigate recurrin

Portugal urban waste production and management

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Portuguese municipalities implement new waste management measures

Portugal has seen a steady rise in urban waste production, reaching 5.667 million tonnes in 2025, a 2.11% increase from 2024. While management strategies historically relied heavily on undifferentiated collection (75%) a

European biomethane infrastructure development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Biomethane production plant project in Ferreira do Alentejo enters public consultation

Recent developments indicate expanding investment and planning for biomethane production across Europe. In France, a new 10 million euro investment platform led by Épopée Gestion, Enervivo, and Urbeez has been establish

Quercus environmental opposition to mining in Portugal

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Quercus challenges Borralha Mine project over water risks

The environmental organization Quercus, in collaboration with the Associação Povo e Natureza do Barroso, has initiated legal action to contest the reactivation and prospecting of the Borralha Mine in Montalegre. The laws