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13 June 2026

Hello and welcome to today's Pulse. From turtles returning to the sea to solar communities and city wildlife guides, here is a calm look at what is moving sustainable Portugal today.

Nature & biodiversity

Six young turtles back in the Atlantic

After months of veterinary care, Zoomarine's rehabilitation centre released six juvenile loggerhead turtles into the ocean. Each was microchipped and fitted with a satellite transmitter to follow their journeys.

A new guide to Lisbon's 224 animals

Biologist Diogo Oliveira has published an illustrated guide to 224 animal species found within Lisbon, printed on demand to cut waste. Porto and a national guide are already in the works.

Clean energy & mobility

EV subsidy fund gone in hours

Portugal's 10 million euro electric vehicle subsidy filled up within hours, with passenger car slots gone in under two. No further rounds are planned this year amid competing demands on the Environmental Fund.

Needs attention

Questions over Azores farm programme

PS/Açores has asked the regional government for detail on the 'Agroacrescenta' farm modernisation programme, warning that delays in responses and payments could threaten planned investments by farmers.

Close to home

Setúbal eyes boats to Arrábida beaches

Setúbal plans maritime links to Arrábida beaches by 2027, with fares tied to the Navegante pass, offering a sustainable alternative after storms damaged road access.

By the sea this summer

Good to know

Portugal's potato sector in Brussels

Porbatata joined the Europatat 2026 Congress, where the sector discussed market instability, competition and regulation, with sustainability and water management flagged as growing priorities.

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