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The Iberian Lynx in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to the New Serra da Malcata Reintroduction Site, the Vale do Guadiana Wild Population, the Silves Captive-Breeding Centre, the PACLIP 2026-2030 Plan, and Where to See One

The Iberian Lynx in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to the New Serra da Malcata Reintroduction Site, the Vale do Guadiana Wild Population, the Silves Captive-Breeding Centre, the PACLIP 2026-2030 Plan, and Where to See One

On 2 May 2026 the environment minister announced the Iberian Lynx will be reintroduced to the Serra da Malcata. Here is the practical guide for nature-travelling expats — the wild Vale do Guadiana population, Silves CNRLI, PACLIP 2026-2030 and where to actually see one.
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Stellantis Hands Leapmotor a Spot on the Zaragoza Line — Chinese-Designed B05 Joins the Opel Corsa and Peugeot 208 at €24,500 in Portugal, Wiping the 38.1% Tariff and Undercutting the Peugeot E-308 by Ten Thousand Euros

Stellantis Hands Leapmotor a Spot on the Zaragoza Line — Chinese-Designed B05 Joins the Opel Corsa and Peugeot 208 at €24,500 in Portugal, Wiping the 38.1% Tariff and Undercutting the Peugeot E-308 by Ten Thousand Euros

Leapmotor B05 will be built at the Stellantis Zaragoza plant alongside the Opel Corsa and Peugeot 208, wiping the 38.1% Chinese-import duty and landing in Portuguese dealerships at €24,500 — about €10,000 below the Peugeot E-308 it shares the floor with.
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