Renewables provide over 80% of Portugal’s electricity in January
Renewable energy accounted for 80.7% of electricity generated in mainland Portugal in January, according to the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN). In its latest renewable electricity bulletin, the association said
Zoomarine marks 35 years with fresh new look
Zoomarine Algarve has launched a new “visual identity” to mark its 35th anniversary, updating its brand while highlighting its long history with generations of visitors. According to the Guia-based theme
No relief as heavy rain prompts high flood risk warning
Civil protection authorities are warning that the heavy rainfall forecast for the coming days in Portugal could lead to further flooding. Mário Silvestre, national commander of Portugal’s Civil Protection (ANEPC),
Two PJ inspectors shot during house search in Paredes
Two inspectors from Portugal’s PJ police force were shot while carrying out a house search this Tuesday morning in Paredes as part of a wider police operation. The operation involves
Minister orders audit of Portugal’s critical infrastructure after weeks of storms
The Portuguese government has ordered a nationwide review of key infrastructure after weeks of severe storms across the country. Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, said the National
Man swallowed by sinkhole in Lagoa
A 65-year-old man was trapped for around two hours in a sinkhole which suddenly opened in the ground this week in Lagoa. The incident took place at around 5am on
Road deaths up 31% this year in Portugal
Road accidents have claimed 60 lives in Portugal so far this year, up 31% on the same period in 2025, according to provisional data from the National Road Safety Authority
Bad weather leaves Algarve beaches unrecognisable
Several weeks of storms and rough seas have caused serious damage along the Algarve coast, with several beaches now under close watch by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). Areas such
New ‘StormSOS’ platform mobilises thousands of volunteers
A new volunteer network, TempestadeSOS.com (which translates into StormSOS.com), has quickly become a key lifeline for communities hit by recent storms in Portugal. In just days, the platform has mobilised
Seguro wins Algarve runoff with 56.89%, overturns Ventura’s first-round lead
António José Seguro won the second round of the presidential election in the Algarve with 56.89% of the vote, reversing the result from the first round and defeating André Ventura