Latest news in Portugal? September 12th, 2026

Weather & Wildfire Warnings The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has placed most mainland districts on yellow alert for high temperatures throughout the weekend. Inland areas such as Évora, Santarém, and Castelo Branco are seeing peak temperatures reaching 36°C to 38°C, bringing heightened vigilance for rural fire risks across central and southern regions. The Portugal News+ 1Immigration & Legal Framework New, stricter immigration measures officially entered into force following the publication of Law No. 62/2026. The updated legislation sets formal caps on application decision windows (standardized to 90 days), transposes recent European Union reception and protection directives, and reinforces restrictions on regularizing foreign nationals without proper entry visas. The Portugal News+ 1Transport & Infrastructure Transportation authorities confirmed that Lisbon Airport will implement fixed minimum fares for taxi services starting in mid-October. Meanwhile, law enforcement and maritime authorities in the Algarve reported major maritime operations targeting illicit cross-border logistics, seizing high-speed vessels and thousands of liters of fuel. The Portugal News+ 1Education & Public Services With the return of the academic year across the country, local municipalities have launched new educational facilities, including a notable €2.5 million integrated school center in Mértola designed to upgrade primary and vocational learning infrastructure. The Portugal News