Daily Briefing

Saharan Dust Returns to Portugal Starting Today A wave of dust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over mainland Portugal beginning Tuesday, bringing hazy skies and reduced air quality. IPMA warns the phenomenon will intensify throughout the...

Seguro Inauguration Set for March 9 President-elect Antonio Jose Seguro will take the oath of office on March 9, formally succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa after a record-breaking runoff victory. Spain's King Felipe VI has confirmed his attendance,...

Government Approves PTRR Recovery Framework The Council of Ministers approved the broad outlines of the Portugal Transformacao, Recuperacao e Resiliencia programme on Friday, the government's response to the storm damage that has killed 18 people...

PTRR Recovery Plan Approved in OutlineThe Council of Ministers approved the broad guidelines for PTRR -- Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience -- the government's framework for rebuilding after the storm season.

Earthquake Felt Across Lisbon RegionAn earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck near Alenquer, in the Lisbon district, on Wednesday afternoon. The tremor was widely felt across the metropolitan area but caused no reported injuries or significant damage.