Coimbra, Portugal
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Water reserves are currently at 75%, better than in 2025, but this year there is “greater scarcity” in the North and Centre regions of the country, the Minister of Environment and Energy said this Monday. “Last year, the national average was 72% of [water] reserves, at the moment we have, I think...
The Minister of Environment noted a significant rise in fuel consumption, pointing out the country's need to save in this area. Regarding the support demanded by various economic sectors and the Portuguese people in general, Maria da Graça Carvalho argues that it should be directed to those in need.
The Intermunicipal Community of the Coimbra Region (CIMRC) requested today an increase to 100% in the Municipal Emergency Fund (FEM) contribution to recover infrastructure damaged following the storms at the beginning of the year.
It was decided, in an inter-municipal council, to send a letter to all parties in the Assembly of the Republic requesting that the support rate be changed from 60% to 100%.
Contract awarded via direct procurement to the company Biopower, with a 90-day deadline. The intervention aims to prevent further flooding in the municipality of Soure.
Promoted by the municipality of Soure, APAT, and the Spanish Association of Transport, the meeting will encourage the integration of different modes of transport and the contribution to an effective logistics chain.
Far from the spotlight, Ferreira dedicates himself to his mission as a volunteer firefighter.
Trump is “giving some space for talks”, but “all options remain on the table” and Washington does not rule out a new military escalation. Also, fire in Soure, Coimbra district, has been brought under control.
Abdul Ballout was shot by authorities after being cornered in a community garden in the Spandau district. Additionally, Donald Trump suspends attacks on Iran to “give space for talks”.
90% of the fire perimeter is under control. More than 200 personnel remain in the forest area, supported by over 60 vehicles and one aircraft. Additionally, Trump suspends attacks in Iran.
Fighting the fire in Samuel, Civil Protection guarantees there are no injuries or homes at risk. The alert was raised about an hour ago.
Flames burned in a forest area.
Emergency services are currently battling a wildfire in the Soure region with significant ground and air support.
The emergency responders told CMTV that they found the woman already in labour.
A 15-year-old 9th-grade student threatened classmates with a bladed weapon following episodes of bullying and threats.
A 15-year-old 9th-grade student threatened classmates with a bladed weapon following episodes of bullying and threats.
The firefighters took advantage of this week's drop in temperatures to clear the land.
The victim was alone at home when she fell outside. Death was confirmed at the scene by the emergency medical team (VMER) and the body was transported to the Coimbra Institute of Legal Medicine.
Of the recorded damages, 'half is in roads and thoroughfares', about '11 million in municipal equipment' and more in 'other infrastructure', declared the mayor of the Municipality of Soure.
The Municipality of Soure has calculated 25 million euros in damages following the bad weather, its mayor told the Lusa agency, warning of the need to repair the road network.
Half of the damage is to roads and thoroughfares, including embankments, followed by approximately 11 million euros in municipal equipment.
A 32-year-old woman will face charges for a drug trafficking crime.
The strategy adopted has been one of preparation, “particularly for the peaks expected on Thursday”.
Soure's mayor, Rui Fernandes, said today that the municipality is preparing for the bad weather expected in the coming days, with the prospect of floods, and that marines are even present in the area.
Municipal authorities in Soure warn of around three hours of flooding and ask residents to ensure they have additional supplies of drinking water and food.
In Soure, there are people who consider the measures announced by the Government on Sunday to support those affected by Storm Kristin to be insufficient.
Heavy rain over the past few hours has caused several floods and inundated homes in Soure, in the district of Coimbra. Commander João Paulo Contente provides an update on the situation.
Still grappling with the problems caused by Storm Kristin, the municipality of Soure is already turning to another front: the impact of the flooding.
Electricity still does not reach all homes; water runs cloudy from the taps; there is a shortage of roof tiles, but an additional mobile network is now operating.
The strongest gust reached 208.8 km/h and was recorded in Degracias, in the municipality of Soure.
