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 .
Portugal Resident14 JulLondon Calling – Heat, Hope and the Future
To another world? On the northern edge of the famous ‘Square Mile’ sits a loved and hated architectural ‘experiment’ called ‘The Barbican’. The name comes from the Latin word barbecana, The post London Calling – Heat, Hope and the Future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulCooler weather and rain forecast after Portugal’s heatwave
Days after an exceptional heatwave sent temperatures soaring above 40ºC in many parts of Portugal, the weather is set to take a dramatic turn, with cooler conditions and even some The post Cooler weather and rain forecast after Portugal’s heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPortugal’s firefighting Canadair aircraft unable to operate in extreme heat
Canadair CL-215 water bombers – previously described as the ‘big guns’ needed in large wildfires – are not, ultimately, the answer for a country at the mercy of increasing heatwaves. The post Portugal’s firefighting Canadair aircraft unable to operate in extreme heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulWHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face its “deadliest weeks” of the summer as a new heatwave develops over the Atlantic, threatening large parts of the The post WHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal’s electricity demand hits new record, due to heatwave
Electricity consumption in Portugal reached new summer highs last week due to the heatwave that has been affecting Portugal, according to figures released by REN. On July 2, daily consumption The post Portugal’s electricity demand hits new record, due to heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHeatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal
Most of mainland Portugal remains at high or maximum risk of wildfires as the country continues to endure an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. According to The post Heatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulSadness in Póvoa de Varzim as two elderly sisters die in 44ºC heat of greenhouse
A community in Póvoa de Varzim is in mourning today for two elderly sisters, who sold fruit and vegetables at a Sunday market, and who died on Saturday harvesting produce The post Sadness in Póvoa de Varzim as two elderly sisters die in 44ºC heat of greenhouse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulTrain services return to normal as temperatures start to fall
Portugal’s main passenger train operator, CP, has restored its full service following a drop in temperatures, while maintaining preventive measures on long-distance trains, after the heatwave disrupted rail services. In The post Train services return to normal as temperatures start to fall appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident4 JulOver 1,000 firefighters, including reinforcements from Spain, continue to battle Vouzela wildfire
The picture this morning as the country wakes up to yet another day of extremely high temperatures is that the blaze that began over 48-hours ago, in the early hours The post Over 1,000 firefighters, including reinforcements from Spain, continue to battle Vouzela wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulRed heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday
IPMA, Portugal’s national meteorological institute, has increased the number of districts in mainland Portugal under a red heat warning from 10 to 12. The situation is set to continue until The post Red heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulThunderstorm risk looms over Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia
Portugal’s World Cup last-32 clash against Croatia in Toronto could be affected by severe weather, with Canadian authorities forecasting thunderstorms and extreme heat around the time of kick-off. Environment Canada The post Thunderstorm risk looms over Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia appeared first on Portugal