The Prime Minister ruled out the immediate declaration of a state of calamity in Leiria, contrary to what the municipality had requested. “We are carrying out an assessment of all the consequences on the ground and of the instruments we can use to restore the situation more swiftly so that normality can be fully re-established. In general, we do not rule out ...”
Montenegro halts immediate declaration of a state of calamity in Leiria
Wednesday, 28 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
