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The Minister of Internal Administration stated he wants to strengthen the participation of firefighters in the national structure.
António José Seguro began his term as President of the Republic by visiting Mourísia, a village in Arganil devastated by wildfires, to honour a promise to keep the needs of the interior regions at the forefront of his agenda. He pledged to be a demanding President, pressuring the government to fulfil its promises of financial aid to fire victims. During his visit, he announced that his first 'Open Presidency' tour would focus on the Central region. Later, in Guimarães, he highlighted the city's commitment to environmental innovation and climate action. His second day concluded in Porto, where Mayor Pedro Duarte praised Seguro's moderate political approach, while the President reiterated his commitment to territorial cohesion and ensuring that no part of the country is neglected.
Announcement made by the President of the Republic today during a visit to the village of Mourísia, in the municipality of Arganil. Also, Hugo Soares suggests there is still room for negotiation within the social concertation framework.
The President visits a village in the Arganil municipality, in the Serra do Açor, where promised support for last year's wildfires has yet to arrive.
António José Seguro returned to Mourísia, Arganil, in his first official act as President of the Republic to address the lack of promised support following last summer's wildfires. Seguro emphasised the need for political accountability, stating that he will be a demanding President regarding both results and decision-making processes, while highlighting the delay in forming an independent technical commission for fire prevention.
The President of the Republic is visiting the municipality of Arganil this Tuesday.
The regulator instructs the ULS of Coimbra to ensure that patients' rights to adequate care are respected.
Ana Abrunhosa warns residents about the possibility of a “centennial” flood.
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.
A centennial flood is one that has a 1 in 100 chance of occurring in a year (not a flood that happens once every 100 years).
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.
There is also a second subsidence caused by a landslide. The Lisbon-Porto motorway was closed in both directions late on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
The government has extended the state of calamity until the 15th for 68 municipalities and announced support measures of up to 2.5 billion euros.
Maria da Graça Carvalho said that 'everything is ready to evacuate people' from areas that may be affected by floods, such as the Coimbra region. She also reiterated that coordination with Spain is 'perfect'.
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 municipality aims to gather information to identify and flag the most urgent cases.
In Alvaiázere, in the district of Coimbra, Maria Lúcia Amaral said she could not explain exactly what failed, stressing that the response system is complex and that several problems are involved, such as communication failures, which may have contributed to people feeling a lack of support for longer.
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.
The government declared a state of calamity, which was extended on Sunday, following a meeting of the Council of Ministers, until 8 February.
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.
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.