Coimbra on alert for rising Mondego. Country with several railway links and roads affected

Mayor of Coimbra says they will file a formal complaint against a journalist from the Lusa agency

The mayor of Coimbra says they will file a formal complaint against a journalist from the Lusa agency, whom they accuse of “distorting facts” and “having an agenda.” They state that the municipality no longer has “confidence in the journalist.”

Leonel Serra is the new president of Metro Mondego

The engineer from Comboios de Portugal (CP), Leonel Serra, is the new president of Metro Mondego, having previously served as a board member for the company, it was announced this Tuesday. The name proposed by the Government was approved unanimously at the Metro Mondego general assembly, which had been led by João Marrana since 2019, it was stated to...

Tourist experiences in Coimbra are very positive

A study conducted by a team from the University of Coimbra (UC), which focused on data published on the TripAdvisor platform between 2022 and 2023, revealed that the tourist experience in Coimbra is, overall, very positive.

Fire in student residence forces evacuation of several buildings in Coimbra

The Coimbra Fire Brigade was mobilised to combat the flames.

Ikea to open new shop in Portugal

Home News Ikea to open new shop in Portugal Ikea to open new shop in Portugal IKEA Portugal has confirmed the opening of a new store in Coimbra, scheduled for the beginning of summer 2026, at the Mondego Retail Park in Taveiro.

Coimbra improving public transports

Home News Coimbra improving public transports Coimbra improving public transports The Coimbra Municipal Urban Transport Services ( SMTUC) network will gain a new connection between Portagem and Portela starting on 23 February, as well as improvements to lines 31 and Botânico, the City Council ann

They woke up and "even fish and everything" were swimming at their doorstep - because the street turned into a "lake"

The coming hours will be crucial for those living in the lower area of Coimbra. Despite the night being “stable”, authorities maintain the highest alert level for the Mondego basin, in light of the threat of the “century flood” predicted by the municipality.

Main highway in the country is closed but there are alternatives to connect Lisbon and Porto. Find out which ones

The Coimbra City Council provides a series of options for those who need to make the connection and have been affected by the break in the A1 stretch.

A1 closed, Porto-Lisbon trains halted: what alternatives are there?

The A1 motorway remains closed to traffic in both directions following the dam at Casais, in Coimbra. Repair work is already underway, but Brisa has no estimates for when the work will be completed.

CMTV Journalist Shows Completely Flooded Houses and Outdoor Areas in Coimbra

CMTV and Correio da Manhã journalist Diogo Carreira used an umbrella to demonstrate the water level to viewers.

Coimbra under threat of "century flood". Risk extends to Lisbon, Setúbal and the West

The situation is becoming increasingly critical in Coimbra. The risk of major flooding in the city centre has intensified. We are providing live updates on the evolving weather situation.