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António José Seguro continues his Open Presidency in the Coimbra district, focusing on agricultural engagement and infrastructure visits following meetings in Tomar.
In Coimbra, local authorities have evacuated three thousand residents due to the imminent risk of dyke collapse, as persistent rain is expected in the North and Centre regions of Portugal. This article provides real-time updates on the weather conditions affecting the area.
At a campaign dinner in Lousã (Coimbra), presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes presented a deliberate profile of a ‘firm but calm’ Presidency in Belém, arguing that steadiness and measured leadership are what the office requires. Positioning himself as a reassuring, experienced alternative, Mendes signalled an appeal to centrist and undecided voters and claimed he is in ‘pole position’ to reach the second round — an implicit campaign strategy to consolidate support ahead of a likely two‑stage contest. The remarks underscore a campaign focused on stability, competence and broadening appeal rather than polarising rhetoric.
António José Seguro attended a lunch with farmers from the Baixo Mondego region, specifically from the municipalities of Soure, Montemor-o-Velho, Coimbra, and Figueira da Foz.
Coimbra may experience a “centennial flood” this Friday due to the rising flow of the Mondego River.
The city centre of Coimbra is on alert. Ana Abrunhosa assured that, if the flood peak is confirmed, they are prepared to evacuate more people from their homes. Additionally, there is a new update from Civil Protection.
The Coimbra City Council is preparing to evacuate an additional nine thousand people, mainly in the urban area, if the scenario of a centennial flood is confirmed on Friday, the municipality's president stated today.
Paulo Raimundo, general secretary of the PCP (Portuguese Communist Party), during a visit to Formoselha, in Montemor-o-Velho — one of the municipalities affected by the Kristin depression — says that it is possible to do much more in the field of disaster prevention.
The government declared a state of calamity from 00:00 on Wednesday until 23:59 on 1 February for around 60 municipalities, a number that may increase.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa made the suggestion during a visit to Figueira da Foz, one of the most affected areas. Meanwhile, the presidents of the municipal councils of Leiria and Batalha criticise the conduct of presidential candidates.
The mayor of Coimbra has urged the Portuguese Government to keep the current state of calamity in force for the coming week.
The mayor of Coimbra has asked the national Government to maintain the state of calamity for the area, citing ongoing impacts and the need for continued emergency measures.
Luís Montenegro thanked the 'remarkable and tireless effort' of the personnel on the ground.
The mayor of Figueira da Foz says he only received calls from António José Seguro and from the mayor of Cascais, Nuno Piteira Lopes, after Kristin's passage.
The mayor of Figueira da Foz contradicted the Government's public statement, which said it was taking all necessary steps after Storm Kristin passed over Portugal.
The mayor of Coimbra says an 'exhaustive' survey of damages should be carried out before the Government decides on declaring a state of calamity. Ana Abrunhosa indicates there are still thousands of people without power.
The candidate received 35.47% of the votes.
Two months after taking office, there are already dissenters. Maria Portugal, a councillor on Coimbra City Council, announced she is leaving Chega. And can a divided PSD be beaten?
The Presidential candidate began this Sunday at a fair on the left bank of the Mondego in Coimbra. “It has a great name,” she joked.
Maria Portugal says there is an 'objective incompatibility' between the internal guidelines recently approved by Chega and the way she believes the local mandate should be carried out.
The councillor said she will retain her seat on the municipal executive and will serve as an independent councillor.
Maria Lencastre Portugal, a councillor on Coimbra City Council, announced today that she is leaving the Chega party with immediate effect, citing reasons related to the framework for carrying out the mandate to which she was elected in October.
The region produces cereals, especially rice and maize, and also livestock. Production costs in Portugal are too high for them to compete in a market of this scale.
In Lousã, Marques Mendes once again receives the backing of a Government member, this time Miguel Pinto Luz. The Minister of Infrastructure says the Executive does not need a 'friendly' president, but the candidate reiterates his assurances of friendship and says that, if he reaches Belém, it will be to allow the Government to govern with stability.
Santana Lopes says the Port of Figueira da Foz deserves a full-time administration, in permanent contact with operators and the fishing community, and independent from Aveiro.
Annual costs for a complement of 16 municipal police officers are around half a million euros.
Decision affects around 7,500 monthly users.
