Number of storm victims “much higher than media reported numbers” – NGO
The Portuguese Council for Health and the Environment has warned that “the total number of victims” of the Kristin weather-bomb disaster “is certainly much higher than the direct victims reported
President Marcelo shortens Madrid trip due to state of calamity and new storm
UPDATE: A statement on the Presidency of the Republic’s website has clarified that the trip was shortened, and not cancelled as initially reported President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has shortened
Storm train “rare”, but Portugal must prepare for more extreme weather – expert
Sequences of storms such as those that are affecting mainland Portugal are rare but not unprecedented, according to climate expert Pedro Matos Soares, who nevertheless warns that climate change will
Portugal’s economy outperforms peers
Portugal once again stood out among the eurozone’s top-performing economies in the last quarter of 2025. Portugal saw its economy grow by 0.8% in 4Q – over double the eurozone’s
American tourists fuel growth in Portugal’s service exports to US
American tourists and visitors have been largely driving the robust and stable growth of service exports to the United States from Portugal over the past two years. A staggering three
Three men arrested in Portimão over alleged extortion scheme
Police in Portimão have arrested three men aged between 26 and 32 on suspicion of extortion after a couple reported being threatened over an inflated charge for home maintenance work.
Lisbon hospital ready to launch lung cancer screening pilot
A major Lisbon hospital says it is ready to start lung cancer screening, with thousands of patients already identified, as soon as funding is approved. Santa Maria Hospital has 3,500
Algarve on alert as new storm on way
The Algarve is one of a number of districts on alert this morning as a new storm is on the way towards Portugal. Depression Leonardo is expected to bring winds
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Text by PD Dr Med. Benedikt Kranzbühler Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and frustrating problem, particularly for women, but also for men and older adults. A recurrent
New protected status for rare ecosystems in Loulé
Loulé is celebrating the official classification of two new locally protected areas, bringing the municipality’s total to five protected sites of local scope – a national record. The newly recognised