Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal set for hot final weekend of summer
Portugal is preparing to wave goodbye to summer with another burst of hot, sunny weather, as temperatures climb sharply across the mainland this weekend. According to weather institute IPMA, maximum The post Portugal set for hot final weekend of summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptCHEGA president points finger at LIVRE over alleged break-in at parliamentary office
Tempers have been rising with the outdoor temperatures this weekend, and it hasn’t helped that CHEGA president André Ventura has ‘insinuated’ that left-wing party LIVRE may have been behind the The post CHEGA president points finger at LIVRE over alleged break-in at parliamentary office appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident31 AugWar and drought put Portugal in tight spot
The price of bread is expected to start rising in Portugal from October, pressured by the higher cost of wheat and by other costs borne by companies, and the rise The post War and drought put Portugal in tight spot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugHigh temperatures return with avengeance: increases of up to 12ºC from Wednesday
September’s arrival coincides with a new spike in temperatures, with forecasters warning that in some parts of the mainland, temperatures will rise by 10º to 12ºC from Wednesday. The hottest The post High temperatures return with avengeance: increases of up to 12ºC from Wednesday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugAlgarve village’s €50,000 water project becomes refuge from extreme heat
A €50,000 project to restore a natural spring in a small Algarve village has become an unlikely model for helping rural communities cope with increasingly intense summer heat. Fonte da The post Algarve village’s €50,000 water project becomes refuge from extreme heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 Aug‘Atypical’ August weather to bring rain and strong winds to Portugal
An unusual Atlantic depression could bring persistent rain, strong winds and rough seas to mainland Portugal from this weekend, offering a further respite from the intense August heat. Portugal’s national The post ‘Atypical’ August weather to bring rain and strong winds to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCivil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal
Portugal’s civil protection authority has urged the public to take extra precautions as hot, dry and unstable weather increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in northern and central parts of The post Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugSafe Communities Portugal calls for disposable BBQ ban
Safe Communities Portugal has called on authorities to ban disposable barbecues, warning that the products pose an “unacceptable wildfire risk”. Associação Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) said it had written to The post Safe Communities Portugal calls for disposable BBQ ban appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugBody discovered in search for missing Portuguese in Croatia
More than 24-hours after the storm at sea which pitched four young Portuguese out of their small rowing boat and into the Velebit Channel, in Croatia, a body has been The post Body discovered in search for missing Portuguese in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugEnvironmentalists urge councils to create ‘climate refuges’ as extreme heat intensifies
Environmental group Quercus is urging councils across Portugal to take advantage of a new €1 million programme to create “climate refuges” offering protection from periods of extreme heat. The organisation The post Environmentalists urge councils to create ‘climate refuges’ as extreme heat intensifies appeared first on
Portugal Resident12 AugFour Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia
Four Portuguese nationals were reported missing in Croatia this morning after being caught in severe weather while sailing a small boat in the Velebit Channel. A recent update brought the The post Four Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugHeatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000
An education and awareness programme aims to train more than 100,000 people in Portugal’s Lisbon and Braga areas by 2029 to respond to heatwaves and fires, organisers have announced. The The post Heatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugJuly 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 .
Portugal Resident6 AugDozens 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 .
Portugal Resident30 JulAnguish 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 .
Portugal Resident28 JulSix 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 JulSeven 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 .
Portugal Resident27 JulPortugal 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 JulIPMA 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 .
Portugal Resident24 JulNews Review: Is AIMA legal fix a ruse? EU help 6 months after storms & oceans in ‘safe’ hands
In this week’s The Resident news podcast, Natasha and Carl discuss whether the government’s new plan to distribute AIMA immigration lawsuits to regional courts (instead of overloading Lisbon) is a The post News Review: Is AIMA legal fix a ruse? EU help 6 months after storms & oceans in ‘safe’ hands appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident23 JulFibre optic cables – the gathering digital storm
The final beneficial owner of the Nuvem fibre optic cable system is Google LLC, but the segment which runs through the Portuguese EEZ is registered in the name of Sailfish The post Fibre optic cables – the gathering digital storm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulPortugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on
Portugal is to receive an advance payment of €65.37 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund following the devastating storms that killed at least 19 people and caused more than The post Portugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulTemperatures to reach 40ºC in parts of Portugal as new heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to climb to 40ºC in parts of Portugal this week as large areas of southern Europe prepare for another intense heatwave. According to the Portuguese Institute for The post Temperatures to reach 40ºC in parts of Portugal as new heatwave approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulPortugal’s coastal waters warm above 20C in new marine heatwave
Sea temperatures around Portugal are set to climb above 20ºC across almost the entire mainland coastline this week as the country experiences its third marine heatwave in just two weeks, The post Portugal’s coastal waters warm above 20C in new marine heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .