The Portuguese government is implementing a new, resilient construction model for school reconstruction, designed to withstand cyclonic winds of up to 200 km/h, earthquakes, and fires, as part of a 1.55 billion euro investment plan.
Reconstruction of schools affected by storms will be based on a model that supports cyclonic winds
Friday, 27 March 2026RSS
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Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation in Portugal's current government, which took office in April 2024. An economist by training, he previously served as a Secretary of State and is now responsible for managing the national school system and university funding. He recently sparked debate by suggesting that university tuition fees should be adjusted to account for inflation.
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- Severe weather: Minister says school reconstruction will be based on a model capable of withstanding cyclonic winds7:54pm, 27 Mar 2026 • Dinheiro Vivo
- School reconstruction will be based on a model that withstands cyclonic winds7:49pm, 27 Mar 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Minister says school reconstruction after storm damage will be based on a model that withstands cyclonic winds7:38pm, 27 Mar 2026 • Correio da Manhã
