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More storms coming as Leonardo swells rivers, bursts aquifers in Spain and Portugal

Over 7,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the Andalusia region so far amid a so-called "storm train" in which several...

Storm Leonardo flooding kills man in Portugal, woman swept away in Spain

Leonardo is the latest in a wave of half a dozen winter storms to hit Portugal and Spain since the start of 2026, killing...

Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal’s lithium mine

Local residents' association United in Defence of Covas do Barroso and ClientEarth group said they filed the lawsuit with the EU's Court of Justice...

Rivers and reservoirs close to breaching as Storm Leo pounds Iberian Peninsula

Portugal raised its alert level to the maximum until at least Friday, with authorities warning several rivers were at high risk of flooding International News...

Storm Leo pounds Iberian Peninsula with torrential rains

Spain's state meteorological agency AEMET forecast that some parts of the southern Sierra Grazalema may see rainfall equivalent to a full year of precipitation...

Portugal counts multi‑billion‑euro damage after Storm Kristin tears off roofs

The storm swept across the region early on Wednesday, with wind gusts topping 200 kph (124 mph) and heavy rain uprooting trees and ripping...

Portugal launches $3 billion package to help rebuild after storm Kristin

Storm Kristin swept across central mainland Portugal early on Wednesday, with wind gusts topping 200 km/h (124 mph) and heavy rain that killed at least...

Storm Kristin knocks out power to 800,000 in Portugal and barrels into Spain

At least one person died when a tree fell on their car in Vila Franca de Xira, on the outskirts of Lisbon, according to...

Portugal sees no upheaval from presidential vote, minister says

The run-off is set for February 8 and will pit moderate centre-left Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro against the leader of far-right, populist Chega, Andre...

Portugal’s support for young home buyers proving effective, minister says

Portugal's housing crisis, which particularly affects young people, stems from a chronic shortage of affordable homes, exacerbated in recent years by an influx of...

EU extends SATA and TAP airlines state aid divestment conditions deadlines

Portugal's government had re-launched the long-delayed privatisation of flag carrier TAP last year, saying it aimed to sell a 49.9% stake within a year's...

Portugal’s far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

Judge Ana Barao said the poster "attacks an ethnic minority," and she gave Andre Ventura 24 hours to remove them or face a daily...
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