Wednesday, 29 July
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Fire in Guarda brought under control. Several municipalities at maximum risk · Observador · 4h ago
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As of today, the wildfire in the municipality of Valpaços is the only fire currently classified as active in Portugal, according to civil protection authorities.
Commander Jorge Mendes explains how the current heatwave is negatively affecting the wildfires burning across Portugal and warns of the absolute certainty of new flare-ups in the immediate future.
A study indicates that nearly 43% of the cycling infrastructure in Braga presents a high or extreme safety risk, with potential vehicle-bicycle collisions identified as a major concern for about 38% of the network.
A forest fire in Valpaços is currently active, with over 400 emergency personnel deployed to combat the blaze. It is listed as the only active major fire in the country according to ANEPC data as of 07:00.
Major airline groups Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have until the end of the day to submit binding bids for the privatization of the Portuguese national airline, TAP. This marks the third and final mandatory phase of the sale process.
A study by the Health Regulatory Authority (ERS) reveals that calls to the SNS 24 health line increased significantly from 2.57 million in 2024 to 4.09 million in 2025, largely due to the new system requiring callers to contact the line before visiting emergency rooms. The data indicates that nearly 500,000 of these calls experienced wait times exceeding 30 minutes.
As more countries implement stricter regulations to protect children in digital environments, debates arise regarding user privacy and the intrusiveness of these measures. The article provides an overview of current proposals and considerations being discussed within Portugal and the broader European context.
The fire that broke out in Rochoso on Monday afternoon was declared controlled early this Wednesday morning by Civil Protection. However, dozens of municipalities across the country remain at maximum risk of wildfires.