Almada water crisis eases, reform calls grow

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Almada water reserves hit 78%, prompting gradual easing of supply cuts

   Almada's water reserves reached 78%, allowing the city to lift weekend cuts and shorten daily interruptions while beginning a phased return of irrigation.

2. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Almada water waste and distribution problems spark urgent calls for reform

   Almada’s water system wastes a third of its supply, facing distribution and monitoring failures, prompting calls for reforms.

3. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Almada water crisis prompts consumer tariff dispute and regulator‑ordered compensation

   Almada's water shortage leads DECO to demand tariff waivers, while regulator ERSAR pushes SMAS to pre‑emptively compensate affected households.

4. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Almada water reserves hit 40% as Seixal provides temporary relief

   Almada’s water reserves rose to 40%, prompting a review of cut reductions, while neighboring Seixal lent a borehole to help ease the local water shortage.

5. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Almada's water reserves rise to 40%, opening possibility to reduce supply cuts

   Almada's water reserves hit 40%, allowing SMAS to consider easing supply cuts; authorities also distributed emergency tanks, added boreholes, and sealed illegal water connections.

6. 14 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources

   Almada water cuts and Brazil storm plans highlight service strains

   Almada, Portugal, imposes nightly water cuts as reservoirs run low, while Brazil’s Corsan readies storm‑contingency measures and Sapucaia do Sul begins flood‑prevention works.

7. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Almada water crisis triggers cuts, protests and political showdown

   Almada faces a water crisis with low reservoir levels, nightly cuts in seven areas, protests, mayor‑considered compensation, and Seixal offering a borehole, while the local Socialist Party backs the municipal’s

8. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Almada water supply cuts scheduled nightly through July 17

   Almada will cut water supply nightly (22:00‑06:00) from 12‑17 July, with gradual restoration, safety notices about whitish tap water, and a new well to boost capacity within weeks.

9. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 15 sources

   Almada water cuts and protests spur new well project

   Almada faces nightly water cuts and resident protests as a shortage prompts restrictions; a new well to boost supply by 20% is slated for operation this weekend, with normalisation expected in 2‑3 weeks.

10. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal moves to restore submerged bridge and footpath after dam and river damage

    Portugal plans a €4.2 million replacement for a submerged Tâmega bridge and a footpath reroute with new bridges in Pindelo to restore safe access and boost tourism.

11. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's high‑speed rail projects face compensation talks and certification delays

    Portugal's high‑speed rail lines face pending land compensation in Oliveira de Azeméis and certification delays for the Évora‑Spain corridor, postponing full operation to late 2026 or early 2027.

12. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Arganil municipality releases 2026 guide to river beaches and bathing zones

    Arganil, Portugal released a bilingual 2026 guide to 17 river beaches, detailing amenities, lifeguard coverage and accessibility features to support safe summer tourism.

13. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Mota-Engil faces supplier setbacks on Portugal's high‑speed rail and Lisbon Metro projects

    Portugal's rail upgrades hit setbacks as Ferrovial‑FCC‑Acciona quit the high‑speed Lisbon‑Porto bid and Mota‑Engil loses its Polish Metro Violet supplier, prompting a search for new vendors.

14. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal pledges €80 million for Guimarães MetroBus project

    Portugal will spend €80 million on the Guimarães‑Caldas das Taipas MetroBus, slated for completion by 2030 to boost sustainable regional transport.

15. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    NERSANT rolls out financing incentives and entrepreneurship talks in Portugal's Lezíria do Tejo

    NERSANT hosted financing information sessions for small firms in Lezíria do Tejo and an entrepreneurship roundtable in Tomar, highlighting up‑to‑40% grant support, sector diversification and enotourism.

16. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Portugal’s Peneda and Piódão river beaches receive Blue Flag and accessibility awards

    Portugal’s Peneda and Piódão river beaches both secured Blue Flag and accessibility recognitions, highlighting restored quality, safety and inclusive facilities after recent upgrades.

17. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Almada water supply crisis prompts crisis cabinet, apologies and political censure

    Almada’s record water use overwhelms supply, prompting a crisis cabinet, reduced pressure, tankers and new wells, while political parties demand a censure of the municipal government.

18. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Portuguese Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho Receives Coimbra's Key of Honor

    Portugal’s Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho received Coimbra’s Key of Honor for her role in flood response, and the city announced a forthcoming regional leaders conference.

19. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal and Galicia launch community land management and fire prevention plans

    Portugal’s JSD held a conference on sustainable land planning, while Galicia’s government trained forest communities in the “Ollos no monte” fire‑detection program, both aiming to improve territorial management

20. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Alentejo launches €23.4 million EU‑funded projects for water management and high‑speed internet

    Alentejo's 2030 programme secures €1 million for water‑management projects and €22.4 million for high‑capacity broadband, both co‑funded by EU FEDER, to boost climate resilience and digital equality.

21. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Man arrested for arson with motorized brushcutter in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal

    A 46‑year‑old man was arrested for causing a fire with a motorized brushcutter in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal, prompting a large emergency response and a 12‑hour road closure.

22. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal and Brazil advance university‑industry innovation programmes

    Portugal’s Agendas Mobilizadoras moves to commercialise research, while Brazil’s USP‑FIESP partnership links 32 institutions to boost SME innovation and competitiveness.

23. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's PRR disburses 73 million euros in latest payments

    Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan paid out €73 million last week, bringing total disbursements to 59 % of contracts, with major funds to companies, public bodies and municipalities.

24. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal to stabilize EN2 highway and negotiate future of A8 and A15 concessions

    Portugal will spend €1.4 million to stabilise the EN2 near São Brás de Alportel, targeting a 2026 reopening, while the government starts talks with Brisa on the post‑2028 future of the A8 and A15 motorways.

25. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Évora municipal assembly unveils urban plan for 7,000 new homes and 15,000 new residents

    Évora's new urban plan proposes 7,000+ homes, space for 15,000 new residents, economic zones, a health cluster, and transport upgrades, with public review beginning 26 June 2026.

26. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Barcelos and Évora open public consultations on new municipal urban plans

    Barcelos starts a 30‑day public review of its revised municipal master plan, while Évora unveils a new urban plan proposing 7,000 homes and a health cluster, both opening public consultations.

27. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Community Development Meetings in Portugal Focus on Rural and Urban Initiatives

    ADREPES and CEAD held June meetings in Portugal to discuss community‑based development and collaborative responses to emerging intervention challenges.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Portugal's Environment Minister Orders Beach Maps to Clarify Sunshade Zones

    Portugal's environment minister urges Algarve and Grândola municipalities to post beach maps showing where sunshades may be placed, without changing existing concession limits.

29. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Portugal and EU adopt new measures to curb forest fire risk

    A Greenpeace report highlights rising large wildfires in Portugal, prompting the EU Council to adopt a 2025 recommendation for integrated fire‑risk management across member states.

30. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Portuguese towns launch summer beach season with new Blue Flag awards

    Portuguese municipalities opened the 2026 beach season, raising new Blue Flag and accessibility banners at coastal and river sites while the Ponto Verde Academy promoted recycling to thousands of children.

31. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Santarém district’s PME Leader programme names 579 firms with €2.7bn turnover

    Portugal’s Santarém district recorded 579 PME Leader SMEs in 2025, generating over €2.7 bn in turnover; the Lezíria do Tejo sub‑region alone hosts 281 firms, led by Santarém, Benavente and Rio Maior.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Lisbon to launch Parque Tejo upgrade and new river station by 2027

    Lisbon will begin the first phase of Parque Tejo’s €25 million redesign in 2027 and open a new river station at Parque das Nações the same year, boosting park amenities and river transport.

33. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Portugal advances water treatment with new portable purifier and clarified desalination plant legacy

    Waterseen launched the Safe&Go portable purifier in Portugal; a study clarifies Porto Santo’s 1980 plant was a European reverse‑osmosis pioneer, not among the world’s first three desalination plants.

34. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal pushes sustainable financing beyond ESG buzzword

    Portuguese firms, including SMEs, are adopting green and sustainability‑linked financing, focusing on credible targets, KPIs and independent validation to gain capital and credibility beyond ESG hype.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Portalegre and Lisbon residents protest municipal decisions over starlings and homeless shelter

    Portalegre residents demand action on a starling infestation, while Lisbon neighbours protest a homeless shelter site, citing health, safety and community impacts.

36. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Alentejo and Algarve regions launch new EU‑funded business support initiatives

    Alentejo launches an AI platform to match businesses with EU funds, while Algarve offers €3 million to modernise business parks, both aiming to boost regional competitiveness.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Galicia promotes industrial mining, Portugal invests €9.2 m in mine restoration

    Galicia shifts to industrial mining with new benefit‑sharing law, while Portugal funds a €9.2 m mine‑site restoration in Aljustrel and Lousal.

38. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Santa Bárbara d’Oeste and Trás‑os‑Montes launch fire‑prevention tools

    Santa Barbosa d’Oeste in Brazil created an integrated civil‑defense network to monitor wildfires, while Portugal’s Terras de Trás‑os‑Montes launched a digital platform that links property data with fire‑risk ​​

39. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal Announces €1.2bn Port of Lisbon‑Setúbal Upgrade and Plans New Sines‑Lisbon Rail Line

    Portugal unveiled a €1.2 bn plan to modernise the Lisbon‑Setúbal ports and is studying a new mixed‑traffic rail link between Sines and Lisbon, alongside an Évora‑Spain line slated for 2027.

40. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Portuguese beaches earn Blue Flag and accessibility honors

    Portugal’s Silves coastal beaches and Fafe’s Queimadela river beach received Blue Flag and accessibility awards, highlighting water quality, safety and inclusive facilities.

41. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Quercus opposes Torres Novas biometane plant project

    Quercus demands a negative environmental impact decision for Gás da Terra’s biometane plant in Torres Novas, citing health, water and odor risks, and urging relocation.

42. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Portugal allocates over €200 million to upgrade rail lines and metro station

    Portugal signs contracts worth over €200 million to renew the Ovar‑Espinho rail section, remove 11 level crossings on the Linha do Minho, and close Lisbon’s Santa Apolónia metro station for nine months, with a

43. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Mobilising Agendas to Add Up to 3% to GDP

    Portugal’s 51 Mobilising Agendas, funded by the EU recovery plan, aim to add up to 3% to GDP, generate €8 bn in revenue, create 11 k jobs and deliver dozens of innovative products and services.

44. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Portugal invests over €440k in new ultrafiltration system and adopts 'Água Que Une' water strategy

    Portugal invests €440k in a new ultrafiltration unit for Baião while the government approves the multibillion‑euro ‘Água Que Une’ water strategy to boost security and climate resilience.

45. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Alqueva Sustainable Project launches digital tools for farmers and agri‑tourism firms in Portugal

    Alqueva Sustainable releases an agricultural app and a Sustainability Barometer for agro‑industry and tourism firms, developed by EDIA with partners and funded by Alentejo 2030 and Portugal 2030.

46. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portuguese SMEs Gain Awards as Government Rolls Out €182.5 M Support Package

    Portuguese SMEs see 85 firms in Amarante earn the PME Líder 2025 award while the government launches a €182.5 m support scheme, sparking criticism over reliance on state aid.

47. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Spain‑Portugal launch Atidrai Agro research alliance with €11 million EU funding

    IFAPA launches the €11 million Atidrai Agro project, a Spain‑Portugal research alliance to boost agro‑food innovation, digitalisation and SME competitiveness.

48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Coimbra City Council Honors Environment Minister for Flood Response

    Coimbra city council granted an honorary key to Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho for her role in managing the recent Mondego River floods, alongside medals for other flood‑response officials.

49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal launches new municipal financing scheme through Banco de Fomento

    Portugal's government formed a working group to overhaul municipal finance, proposing a Banco de Fomento window to fund urban, green, digital and economic projects with EU and multilateral support.

50. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Portuguese local councils criticised over stalled transport, market and waste projects

    Local officials in Portugal denounce delays and mismanagement of a shuttle service to São Miguel’s Lagoa do Fogo, a decades‑long market renovation in Lagoa, and an open‑air dump in Ferreira do Zêzere.

51. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Beja to host Portugal's national irrigation congress, highlighting Alqueva water project

    Portugal’s national irrigation congress takes place in Beja (30 Sept‑2 Oct), organised by COTR, to discuss water management, the Alqueva project and youth‑driven agricultural innovation.

52. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Portugal backs €900 million PITCH innovation hub in Porto with EU funding prospect

    Portugal’s government fully supports the €900 million PITCH innovation hub in Porto, planning EU‑funded phases to launch by 2029 and boost tech talent and competitiveness.

53. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Teixeira Duarte awarded contract to rehabilitate Vila Franca de Xira's historic Ponte Marechal Carmona

    Infraestruturas de Portugal has begun a 21.5 million‑euro, 900‑day rehabilitation of the historic Ponte Marechal Carmona, awarding the contract to Teixeira Duarte after a court‑ordered change from the original

54. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal Strengthens Forest Management and Fire Prevention Collaboration

    Portugal's ICNF and Fundação Mata do Bussaco signed a protocol to boost forest management and fire prevention, while WWF data shows Natura 2000 protected zones burned half as much as other lands, highlighting a

55. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal faces political scrutiny over BioAdvance biofuel plant licensing

    Portuguese MPs questioned the government on licensing the BioAdvance biofuel plant amid investigations, demanding safety guarantees for locals and calling for its dismantling.

56. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Madeira strengthens fire prevention with new aerial unit, police boost and cattle grazing plan

    Madeira will receive a second aerial fire‑fighting unit and 30 police officers in July, while PS‑Madeira pushes for cattle grazing legislation to curb wildfire risk.

57. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Portugal records increase to 12 beaches with poor water quality in 2025

    EEA data show Portugal’s poor‑quality beaches rose to 12 in 2025, driven by drought‑linked contamination, with most sites still rated excellent.

58. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Portugal's Alqueva project faces opposition to new Guadiana dams

    Portugal's Alqueva authority launches tenders for two Guadiana tributary dams, while environmental group Zero demands the government halt the projects, citing sustainability and climate concerns.

59. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Two 17‑year‑olds detained for arson at Costa da Caparica beach bar

    Two 17‑year‑olds were arrested for allegedly setting fire to a beach bar in Costa da Caparica, Portugal, on 16 June, causing extensive damage and prompting a response by 23 firefighters.

60. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal launches €182.5 m innovation grant and €2 m agriculture support scheme

    Portugal opens a €182.5 m innovation grant for micro‑SMEs and a €2 m Madeira fund to modernise small farms, offering up to 60‑70 % cost coverage and targeting job growth and climate resilience.

61. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Renewable Energy 'Green Map' Plan Triggers Environmental Concerns

    Portugal's 'green map' earmarks 7% of land for fast‑track solar and wind projects, but environmental groups warn it may harm landscapes, agriculture and overlook nature‑based climate solutions.

62. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italy and Portugal announce multibillion‑euro infrastructure investment programmes

    Italy’s ANAS unveiled a €43.2 billion, 2026‑35 road and port plan, while Portugal announced over €22 billion of pending foreign‑investment projects in infrastructure, AI and data‑centres.

63. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Portugal opens €182.5 million innovation fund for micro‑SMEs

    Portugal’s Ministry of Economy has opened a €182.5 million competition to fund innovation projects of micro‑ and small‑medium enterprises on the mainland, with up to 60 % co‑financing and applications due by 30

64. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal launches new funding programmes for scientific startups and SME innovation

    Portugal rolls out €1.5 M for scientific startups and a €182.5 M competition to fund SME innovation, targeting early‑stage firms and low‑density regions.

65. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portuguese Government Approves Multi‑Million Euro Infrastructure Projects

    Portugal approves over €10 million in infrastructure work, including a €1.387 m hydraulic project in Madeira and a €5 m new bridge in Fronteira, plus related programme funding.

66. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Brisa to invest €500 million in road link to new Alcochete airport

    Brisa will spend €500 million on a new road to Alcochete airport, boosting access and jobs, while its owners APG and Swiss Life also receive large dividends from Brisa and Spanish toll‑road operator Audasa.

67. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Portugal environmental groups contest water‑intensive farm plan and pine forest clear‑cutting

    Portugal's Quercus opposes a water‑heavy citrus farm in Alcácer do Sal, while Eurodeputy Catarina Martins urges EU action to halt large‑scale pine clear‑cutting in Ovar, citing lack of impact studies and ec​o‑c

68. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal funds €9.2 million mining restoration and €11 million business innovation under 2030 regional programmes

    Portugal launches €9.2 million mine‑site restoration in Alentejo and an €11 million Algarve fund for SME innovation, both under 2030 regional programmes.

69. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Forest Secretary launches Active Forest program and monitors post‑storm recovery

    Portugal's forest secretary Rui Ladeira inspected post‑storm recovery in Ferreira do Zêzere and Tomar and announced the relaunch of a €4 million Active Forest programme to aid landowners in forest cleaning and火

70. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Green Map for Renewable Energy Faces Municipal Backlash

    Portugal's new Green Map earmarks 664,000 ha for renewables, but municipalities say it strips their licensing authority, prompting criticism as the government starts a public consultation.

71. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Infraestruturas de Portugal receives €470 million EU recovery funding

    Infraestruturas de Portugal has secured €470 million (87% of its PRR allocation) and, amid project completions, the infrastructure minister urged it to gain more freedom to accelerate investments.

72. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal launches public tenders for road rehab and water‑gate replacement projects

    Portugal issued €950k road‑rehab and €2m water‑gate replacement tenders to upgrade infrastructure, improve safety and protect rice fields from saltwater intrusion.

73. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Portugal's Blue Flag Beaches Kick Off Summer Season

    Portugal inaugurates its Blue Flag bathing season with 121 northern beaches and celebrates Carvoeiro river beach’s 20th consecutive Blue Flag, boosting local tourism.

74. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Portugal police arrest arson suspect linked to Sintra forest fires

    Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária detained a 34‑year‑old foreign resident suspected of setting three forest fires in Sintra on June 10‑11, after swift police and firefighter action prevented major damage.

75. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    President António José Seguro Praises Portuguese Farmers at National Agriculture Fair

    President António José Seguro praised Portuguese farmers at the Santarém National Agriculture Fair, urging support amid storm damage, rising input costs and low subsidies compared with Spain.

76. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Portugal launches arson‑offender rehabilitation programme in seven prisons

    Portugal will start a fire‑arson rehabilitation programme in July across seven prisons, training 20 specialist staff to deliver individual interventions to convicted offenders and community‑based participants.

77. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Portugal launches summer beach season with extensions in Sines, Santiago do Cacém and free amenities in Matosinhos

    Portugal starts its beach season, extending São Torpes to 30 Sept and providing free chairs, parasols and loungers in Matosinhos to boost tourism and local amenities.

78. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal rolls out EU‑funded programmes to boost SME sustainability and digitalisation

    Portugal’s INOV3Mat project and Alentejo 2030 calls allocate €5 million in EU funds to help SMEs adopt digital, sustainable and innovative practices.

79. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Portugal funds €500 million radio reconstruction and plans maritime links to Setúbal beaches

    Portugal allocates €500 million to restore storm‑damaged local radio equipment and Setúbal municipality plans a 2027 maritime service to Arrábida beaches to reduce road traffic after storm‑related closures.

80. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Portugal approves law letting prisoners clean forests and expands police powers to curb fires

    Portugal's new Crime Policy Law authorises prisoner forest‑cleaning work and expanded police checks in high‑crime zones, while Abrantes will install video cameras to detect forest fires early.

81. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Portugal and Brazil roll out major forest‑fire prevention programmes

    Portugal and Brazil unveil large‑scale forest‑fire prevention plans, allocating €600 million and R$ 400 million respectively to controlled burns, monitoring tech and community training.

82. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Mira municipality secures €350,000 for coastal protection under Portugal's Territórios Resilientes program

    Mira, Portugal secures €350,000 for dune reinforcement at Poço da Cruz beach under the national “Territórios Resilientes” climate‑adaptation program.

83. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Viana do Castelo opens tenders for tourism route and sanitation upgrades

    Viana do Castelo municipality announced tenders totaling €347k for a three‑viewpoint tourism route and over €1 million to expand water‑sewage networks for 90 homes across five parishes.

84. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Municipal and Regional Development Plans Face Public Consultation and Political Scrutiny

    Portugal sees a municipal urban‑rehab plan opened for public comment and a PSD‑led push for hearings on the Alentejo 2030 fund re‑programming, amid fears of cuts to key services.

85. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Portugal's National Agriculture Fair Launches in Santarém

    Portugal's National Agriculture Fair opened in Santarém, featuring water‑investment pledges, regional product stands from Madeira and Médio Tejo, and a focus on small fruits.

86. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Alentejo region commits over €70 million to Portugal 2030 plan and launches €5.8 million sustainable mobility fund

    Alentejo’s inter‑municipal community pledges over €70 million for Portugal 2030, allocating €12 million this year, while a €5.8 million EU‑funded competition targets sustainable urban mobility projects.

87. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal’s Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho prioritises water and announces major irrigation investments

    Portugal’s environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho, at the Santarém agriculture fair, announced €800 m water projects in the Algarve, new dams in Alentejo and Mondego, increased Alqueva capacity, and the l

88. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Ar​ganil, Portugal boosts local gastronomy and recycling initiatives

    Ar​ganil, Portugal held a May culinary festival with €1,000 in vouchers and highlighted its door‑to‑door recycling scheme that collected 245 t of waste in 2025, earning a national award.

89. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Águas Públicas do Alentejo to spend €720,000 on reservoir upgrades in Odemira and Santiago do Cacém

    Águas Públicas do Alentejo will invest €720,000 to rehabilitate the Almograve and São Francisco da Serra reservoirs in Odemira and Santiago do Cacém over 210 days, upgrading structures, pipes and equipment to确保

90. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Portugal pushes flood defence, TV rights compensation and furniture waste licensing

    Portugal plans a €63 million flood‑prevention scheme in Algés, TV rights cut club losses by €4.5 million, and expects a licence for furniture‑mattress waste management by November 2026.

91. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Portugal's Alentejo 2030 program boosts regional investment by over €50 million

    Alentejo 2030 adds €5.8 million for sustainable mobility and €45.5 million to regional contracts, enhancing transport, housing and water projects in Portugal.

92. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Portugal advances beach accessibility, nature conservation and regional development projects

    Portugal rolls out beach accessibility upgrades in Sesimbra, invests €1.7 m in Serras do Porto nature project, Odemira opens award‑winning season, ANSS flags lifeguard shortages, and the North region starts a ‑

93. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources

    Abrantes and Vitoria Roll Out Rapid‑Response Kits for Forest Fires

    Abrantes, Portugal, and Vitoria, Spain, are boosting forest‑fire defenses with rapid‑response kits, volunteer farmers and enhanced surveillance to tackle rising wildfire risks.

94. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Portugal's BioAdvance biodiesel plant faces licensing review

    BioAdvance’s biodiesel plant in Figueira da Foz is under a public licensing review after operating without required permits, facing a pollution probe and suspension of its national interest status, though it is

95. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Portugal nuts sector unveils sustainability program as almond production reaches EU No.2

    Portugal’s nuts industry launched a sustainability certification programme and announced it is now the EU’s second‑largest almond producer, with €156 million in dried‑fruit exports in 2025.

96. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Crédito Agrícola launches 13th Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award in Portugal

    Crédito Agrícola opened applications for its 13th Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award, offering €35,000 in prizes across three new categories for projects in Portugal's agricultural, agri‑food and forest sect

97. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Portuguese schools join Electrão recycling campaign

    Portugal’s Electrão campaign has 3 schools in Tomar and 18 schools in Vila Real enrolled to collect batteries, lamps and equipment, earning points convertible to prize vouchers.

98. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal's Environment Agency reports record-high reservoir storage

    Portugal's reservoirs hit a 92% average storage, prompting relaxed groundwater licensing and cautions for a dry summer.

99. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Fortaleza de Juromenha Receives National Rehabilitation Award for Restoration

    Portugal’s Fortaleza de Juromenha wins the National Rehabilitation Prize for restoration, with a tourism project planned under the REVIVE programme.

100. 2 months ago

     [BUSINESS] 2 sources

     Portugal's 2026 National Agriculture Fair highlights small fruits, youth

     Portugal's 2026 National Agriculture Fair in Santarém runs June 6‑14, spotlighting small fruits, sustainability and youth events.

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