Time to execute Algarve water supply projects is now, minister says
“We have to act,” says Portugal’s minister for the environment Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy said on Wednesday that the time is now to execute the projects planned
Algarve at bottom of river basin water reserve list
The amount of water stored in the country’s southernmost river basins fell in May compared to the previous month, with the Algarve still standing out for the worst reasons, according
Algarve has âwater for a year even with restrictions eased”
Water restrictions have been eased in the Algarve Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy guaranteed on Wednesday that the Algarve will have enough water for a year even if
Algarve water relief – government announces easing of restrictions
Farmers celebrate easing of restrictions but call for clarification The Portuguese government announced last week an easing of water restrictions in the Algarve and an additional âŹ103 million investment in
Environmentalists label government âhastyâ for relaxing water restrictions in Algarve
Showing that it is almost impossible to make everyone happy, environmentalists have reacted to the governmentâs decision today to ease water restrictions in the Algarve claiming it is âprecipitousâ and
Government eases Algarve water restrictions
“Situation is still delicate,” warns PM The Portuguese government is easing the restrictions imposed on water consumption in the agricultural and urban – including tourism – sectors in the Algarve.
Drought hokey-cokey: Portugal back inÂ
 Having exited meteorological drought in March, the Portuguese mainland is already creeping back into it: the latest climate bulletin shows around 8% of national territory back in âweak meteorological droughtâ
Agriculture minister announces series of investments under âwater planâ
Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting of the European Union (EU) Council of Agriculture Ministers in Luxembourg, Portugalâs minister of agriculture JosĂ© Manuel Fernandes has announced a series of
Algarve farmers demand same water cuts for all
Farmers defend a 15% cut for all sectors Farmers in the Algarve are calling for a change to the water cuts that were imposed by the previous Socialist government, warning
Castro Marim tops Algarve water consumption reduction ranking
The municipality of Castro Marim has seen the highest decline in water consumption, with an annual decrease of 36% up to April 2024. The Municipality of Castro Marim in the