Six tourists rescued by the National Republican Guard (GNR) in Serra da Estrela
The group was hiking the 'Conchos' trail and became disoriented due to snowfall and bad weather.
Four injured in van crash on the A22 in Albufeira
Eighteen emergency responders were at the scene, supported by seven vehicles.
Intercidades train held at Coimbra station after passenger suffered psychotic episode
The passenger was admitted to the University of Coimbra Hospitals after the authorities were alerted.
Access to the Torre at Serra da Estrela reopened
Access to the Torre at Serra da Estrela, which had been closed since Thursday afternoon due to snowfall, reopened at 10:30 today, a Civil Protection source told the Lusa news agency.
Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell
The seven affected districts are Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga. Coimbra and Braga will have the orange warning in effect until 12:00. Other districts are under a yellow warning.
Clérigos Tower in Porto partially evacuated due to a fire in an electrical panel
The flames were extinguished by the site's security team.
Clérigos Tower partially evacuated after battery short circuit
Porto's Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos) was partially evacuated on Friday after a short circuit in a battery caused a small fire on an upper floor; emergency services say the alert was raised around 12:41 and the situation was resolved with no reported injuries. City sources told Lusa the incident was contained quickly and the monument has since reopened or been secured. Visitors and residents near the monument should follow local directions if emergency crews are present.
Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos) is an 18th‑century Baroque bell tower in Porto, designed by Nicolau Nasoni and completed in the 1760s; it stands at about 75 metres and is one of the city’s best‑known landmarks. Because it is a major tourist attraction, any safety incident—like the reported battery fire and partial evacuation—can temporarily close the site and affect visitors and nearby businesses, so tourists and Porto residents should check for local advisories before planning a visit.
Clérigos Tower partially evacuated after battery short circuit
Part of Porto's Torre dos Clérigos was evacuated after a battery experienced a short circuit. Emergency services attended the scene and the situation is being assessed.
Fifteen districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning for snow and coastal swell
Fifteen mainland Portugal districts are under a yellow warning for snow and sea swell until 18:00. Authorities and emergency services are monitoring conditions and advising the public to take precautions against disruption to transport and coastal hazards.
Several districts under warning for rain and rough seas over the coming days
Authorities have issued warnings for multiple districts due to forecasts of heavy rain and rough sea conditions over the coming days; residents are advised to expect possible disruption and follow safety guidance.
Several districts on alert for rain and rough seas over the coming days
An orange warning is issued whenever a weather situation poses a moderate to high risk.
Persistent rain and waves up to 5.5 metres put districts on alert
A forecast of occasionally heavy rain and rough sea conditions led IPMA to issue yellow and orange warnings for several districts from Thursday to Saturday.
Weather warning due to snowfall in Portugal
Home News Weather warning due to snowfall in Portugal Weather warning due to snowfall in Portugal Several districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning today due to forecast heavy rain and snow, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere ( IPMA).
15:00 — Two Portuguese in Iran ask the Portuguese government for help to leave the country
Two Portuguese citizens currently in Iran have requested assistance from the Portuguese government to depart the country.
Government says "there are few Portuguese in Iran"
There are already records of Portuguese nationals who have sought help to leave Iran because of the situation in that country, the Foreign Minister said.
Two Portuguese nationals asked for help to leave Iran due to the violence
The Foreign Minister said the Portuguese government is monitoring the situation of all Portuguese nationals residing in Iran.
Marão Tunnel to close for LIVEX exercise
Infraestruturas de Portugal will carry out a LIVEX exercise, mobilising emergency resources from various agencies to simulate the response to an accident in the tunnel.
Eleven districts under yellow warning for rain
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) has placed eleven mainland districts under a yellow weather warning for occasionally heavy rain and strong winds until the early hours of Tuesday, with wind gusts reported up to 90 km/h and rough seas warned for Madeira and the Azores. Districts named include Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Lisbon, Setúbal, Leiria, Aveiro and others; warnings run until about 09:00 in some reports. Expats should expect travel and local disruption, check public-transport updates and secure outdoor items; coastal and island travel may be more affected.
IPMA is the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), the national agency for weather, marine forecasts and climate monitoring. Residents should watch its forecasts and warnings during storms, heatwaves or cold snaps because IPMA issues official advisories used by services, transport operators and local authorities.
A yellow warning (aviso amarelo) from IPMA signals potentially dangerous weather conditions (the lowest of three levels: yellow, orange, red) that may cause local disruption. For expats it means be alert—expect slower travel and take common‑sense precautions—but it is not usually an immediate emergency level.
03:00 — Low-pressure system 'Francis': Madeira under an orange warning in the early hours
A low-pressure system named Francis is forecast to affect Madeira at around 03:00, prompting an orange weather warning for the early hours. Emergency services have issued alerts advising the public to take precautions against heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding, with authorities monitoring conditions and readiness for response.
Effects of the depression <em>Francis</em> will begin to be felt from Thursday
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) warns that the low-pressure system 'Francis' will begin affecting the Portuguese mainland from Thursday. Stronger winds are expected from Thursday afternoon, with light rain forecast for New Year’s Day mainly on the west coast spreading inland; no rain is expected on New Year’s Eve.
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