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The Portugal News8 Aug

Finland expands renewable energy with sand battery

Finland is using the world’s largest sand battery to store surplus renewable energy as heat, helping balance electricity supply and reduce emissions. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

The New Mediterranean Look

Olhão market at 9am. Someone arrives carrying peaches in a raffia tote, linen sleeves rolled, sunglasses already on. By the time the espresso arrives, the heat has settled in enough that nothing more is needed. No jacket. No second bag for lunch. No real outfit consideration at all.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Portugal Weekend Weather (7 August): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend

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Portugal Resident7 Aug

July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires

This is important as science indicates that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, with wildfires burning for longer periods and with greater intensity.We must therefore be prepared. Evacuation and running away The post July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (6 August): Forecast, Temperatures & What to Expect

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Portugal Resident6 Aug

Dozens of people evacuated from campsite as Azores’ islands battered by storms

Seriously bad weather affecting the Azores since yesterday evening has caused several floods on São Jorge and São Miguel islands, and forced the relocation of 67 people who were staying The post Dozens of people evacuated from campsite as Azores’ islands battered by storms appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Aug

Algarve under yellow warning due to high temperatures

The Faro district remains under a yellow warning between 6 and 7 August due to persistently high maximum temperatures, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.

The Portugal News5 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (5 August): Forecast, Temperatures & What to Expect

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The Portugal News4 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (4 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect

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The Portugal News3 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (3 August): What Can You Expect from Today’s Forecast?

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The Portugal News3 Aug

Portugal in for a week of changing weather: Rain, sunshine and soaring temperatures

After a hot start to August, Portugal is expected to experience a week of changing weather, with rain, cooler temperatures and sunshine all making an appearance before the heat returns later in the week.

The Portugal News3 Aug

What the heat does to hunger

How temperature changes not just what we eat, but everything about the way we eat it

The Portugal News1 Aug

Rainfall revives reservoirs after prolonged drought in Mexico

Mexico is on track to end its six-year drought after above-average rainfall replenished reservoirs and improved water supplies across much of the country.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Portugal Weekend Weather (31 July): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend

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Portugal Resident30 Jul

Anguish as Valpaços wildfire storms out of control

Tearful and exhausted residents are being evacuated from villages in Valpaços and Mirandela as the now vast wildfire, driven by strengthening winds, continues to advance across northern Portugal. This is The post Anguish as Valpaços wildfire storms out of control appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News30 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (30 July): What Can You Expect from Today’s Forecast?

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The Portugal News29 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (29 July): What’s in Store in Today’s Forecast?

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Portugal Resident28 Jul

Six months after Storm Kristin, recovery remains painfully incomplete

Six months after Storm Kristin tore across Portugal, municipalities in some of the worst-affected areas are still waiting for adequate government support; residents remain caught in insurance disputes and essential The post Six months after Storm Kristin, recovery remains painfully incomplete appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Seven flamingo chicks hatch at Lagos Zoo

Seven greater flamingo chicks have hatched at Lagos Zoo after keepers adopted an unusual solution to a four-year breeding drought: adding more flamingos to the flock. The park welcomed several The post Seven flamingo chicks hatch at Lagos Zoo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Jul

Weekend weather forecast

Warm weekend ahead

The Portugal News28 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (28 July): Weather Across Portugal

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The Portugal News27 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (27 July): Forecast Across Portugal

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Portugal Resident27 Jul

Portugal on highest wildfire alert as heatwave intensifies

Large parts of mainland Portugal are facing the highest level of wildfire danger as soaring temperatures and dry conditions continue to grip the country. According to the Portuguese Institute for The post Portugal on highest wildfire alert as heatwave intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jul

IPMA warns of a “very sharp rise in temperatures” across Portugal

Temperatures will begin to rise from this afternoon, reaching “values above what would normally be expected for this time of year,” comes the latest weather update from Portuguese Institute for The post IPMA warns of a “very sharp rise in temperatures” across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .