Eight Million Trees Lost in Leiria: Storm Kristin's Legacy Raises Summer Wildfire Alarm
The full extent of Storm Kristin's destruction of Portugal's forests is only now becoming clear, and the numbers are alarming.
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Government Unveils PTRR: Portugal's Multi-Billion Euro Storm Recovery and Transformation Plan
The Council of Ministers on Friday approved the broad outlines of PTRR -- Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience -- the government's ambitious plan to rebuild after the devastating carousel of storms that battered the country in January and February 2026.
Afternoon Update -- Friday, 20 February 2026
The day's developments across Portugal, in brief.TAP Privatisation: Air France-KLM Preparing Non-Binding Offer -- The Franco-Dutch airline group confirmed it is working on a non-binding bid for TAP, due by early April.
Portugal Leads Europe in AI Adoption as 62% of Users Go Generative
Portugal has the highest adoption rate of generative artificial intelligence in Europe, with 62 percent of users regularly employing AI tools -- well above the continental average of 52 percent, according to a new study by Bain and Company.
Algarve Dams Hit 91% Capacity, Securing Water Supply for Four Years
After two winters of intense rainfall, the Algarve's six main reservoirs have reached 91 percent capacity -- enough to guarantee the region's water supply for four years, even accounting for dry spells, according to the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
Lisbon Cancels 40% of Short-Term Rental Licences in Major Cleanup
Lisbon's city council has cancelled roughly 40 percent of all Alojamento Local (AL) licences in the capital -- some 6,765 out of approximately 19,000 registrations -- after determining that the properties behind them were inactive or never operating.
Markets, Business and Tech Briefing: EUR Dips, Property Prices Climb, AI Reshapes the Economy
Euro Softens on ECB Leadership UncertaintyThe euro hovered near $1.179 on Thursday after reports that ECB President Christine Lagarde may leave before her term ends rattled currency markets.