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Algarve wind farm shows how to protect migrating birds

Every autumn, thousands of birds make their way across the Algarve, travelling south towards Africa. For many, the journey takes... In News - 26 Oct 2026, 18:33

Could Algarve pine trees help prevent wildfires?

In News, Environment - 26 Oct 2026, 18:03

Beach-cleaning robots expand into new environments

In Europe, Environment - 25 Oct 2026, 11:33

Ancient fishing methods reveal maritime innovation

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Albufeira resolves open-air scrapyard situation

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Aeroplanes rerouted in Lisbon to reduce noise for 35,000 inhabitants

In News - 22 Oct 2026, 14:03

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Wild bee species in Europe have declined over the past century

A new study reveals that most wild bee species in Europe have declined over the past 100 years, along with half of all hoverfly... In News - 21 Oct 2026, 19:03

Portuguese environmental association calls for “real climate effort”

The environmental association Zero called today for a “real climate effort” after a UN... In News - 21 Oct 2026, 15:33

Portugal’s Air Force to introduce C-130 aircraft into firefighting

In News, Politics - 20 Oct 2026, 12:03



Hundreds of bottles collected by Volta dumped in Portugal woods

In News, Environment - 19 Oct 2026, 14:03


Autumn weather returns to Portugal

In News, Environment - 19 Oct 2026, 11:03

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Whale sightings rise as populations recover

Sightings of the world’s two largest whale species have increased substantially off southern Africa, four decades after a global... In Africa, Environment - 29 Aug 2026, 18:31

Endangered sharks return to protected waters

A conservation programme has released 82 endangered zebra shark pups into protected waters... In Asia, Sustainability - 29 Aug 2026, 16:31

Endangered monkey gives birth after pioneering operation to save foot

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Lagoa approves land for 743 homes in Algarve

In News, Housing - 26 Oct 2026, 11:26

Encampments in support of housing continue in Portugal

In News, Housing - 22 Oct 2026, 14:34

Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 16:03

Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 19:03

Other Environment Articles

Portugal invests €500,000 to control wild boar population

A pilot scheme covering 15 districts across mainland Portugal is offering payments of up... In News, Environment - 17 Oct 2026, 16:03

Beaver population recovery benefits local biodiversity

Foresters in southern Poland discovered that beavers had chewed through a wooden post... In Europe - 17 Oct 2026, 14:31

Congestion pricing reduces traffic and pollution

New York City’s congestion pricing policy has contributed to cleaner air in Manhattan,... In North America, Environment - 17 Oct 2026, 10:31

Tiger mosquito reaches 40 municipalities in Portugal

The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), a species capable of transmitting viruses such as... In News, Environment - 16 Oct 2026, 14:03

Earthquake in Spain felt in northern Portugal

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck northern Spain on Thursday... In News, Environment - 16 Oct 2026, 11:03

Portugal forestry sector set to attract major investment

The Navigator Company has launched a new investment support programme aimed at mobilising... In News, Business, Environment - 15 Oct 2026, 19:33

Portugal archipelago expedition studies marine ecosystems

In News, Environment - 15 Oct 2026, 07:03

Portugal's return to winter time

In News, Environment - 14 Oct 2026, 14:03

Largest marine reserve protects rich ecosystems

In Europe, Environment - 10 Oct 2026, 17:31

Electric trucks accelerate freight transition

In Asia, Environment - 10 Oct 2026, 12:31

Producing renewables is no longer enough

In Environment - 10 Oct 2026, 07:01

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