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Portugal closes all schools and non-essential services over Storm Charles

It was the first time in living memory that Portugal’s roughly 8,000 schools had cancelled classes nationwide due to a forecast storm.

Euronews · 4h ago

A Portuguese group will manufacture components for Swedish Saab fighter jets

A Swedish company announced a partnership with Portuguese industrial group Vangest to produce eight complex parts in Portugal for Gripen E/F fighters. The Swedish jet is among the options to renew the Portuguese Air Force's F-16 fleet.

Euronews · 6h ago

Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal

Heavy rain, rough seas and strong winds hit Costa da Caparica in Portugal, with coastal facilities closed and streets left waterlogged.

Euronews · 7h ago

Flights cancelled as Storm Charles brings disruption to Portugal

184 flights have been cancelled at Lisbon Humberto Delgado airport on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK · 10h ago

Portugal on high alert as storms Bruna and Charles raise 'sting jet' risk of 160 km/h winds

Non-essential public services are closed across mainland Portugal. Transport is limited and the government has recommended working from home.

Euronews · Nov 10

Portugal on alert as storm Charles brings red warnings to Madeira

The government warns of flooding, falling trees and power cuts, urging people to shelter "during peaks of rain and wind". Forecasts indicate heavy rain with thunder, six-metre waves and gusts up to 130 km/h, with parts of Madeira under red alert.

Euronews · Nov 10

'She owns everything': Portugal's last circus elephant adapts to life of freedom in new sanctuary

Another elephant from a circus in Belgium is expected to arrive at the sanctuary as early as November.

Euronews · Nov 10

Author Jojo Moyes among thousands at risk of EU ban over EES error

Me Before You author Jojo Moyes was told by French border guards that she could face a two-year ban and a €10,000 fine if she attempts to re-enter Europe after being incorrectly flagged as an EU overstayer. The error occurred because her exit from Portugal in May was not correctly…

The Independent UK · Nov 10

Storm Charles to hit Portugal and Spain with torrential rain and 120 km/h winds

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected across the Peninsula.

Euronews · Nov 9

Portugal fuel prices drop 9 cents, biggest fall since March

The week began with a major fuel price drop in Portugal since March, down 9 to 9.5 cents for petrol and diesel; it could be bigger, but the government cut the ISP tax discount.

Euronews · Nov 9