A significant wildfire that began in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres has spread to the neighboring areas of Aguiar da Beira and Penalva do Castelo. Pedro Monteiro, the councilor for Civil Protection in Penalva do Castelo, described the situation as completely out of control, particularly in the Matela area. The fire front spans between four and six kilometers, with strong winds and intense projections hindering both ground and aerial firefighting efforts. Although no evacuations have been ordered yet, Monteiro warned that they may become necessary as the flames approach residential zones in Antas. Firefighters from various districts across the country are currently deployed to combat the blaze.
In legal news, the Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed a decision by the Lisbon Administrative Court to the Constitutional Court. The lower court had authorized activist Renata Cambra to camp in Rossio Square, ruling that the existing ban on demonstrations after 12:30 AM violated constitutional proportionality principles. The prosecution argues this appeal should have suspensive effects, which would temporarily halt the execution of the administrative court's decision and prevent the camping protest pending a final ruling by Judge Ana de Campos.
The debate over housing has also intensified with the release of a manifesto titled "Houses to Live In," signed by nearly 50 personalities from various political backgrounds, including figures linked to the Socialist Party (PS) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Promoted by former CDS leader Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos and PS director Pedro Costa, the document urges the government and opposition parties to engage in dialogue to find stable solutions. Former deputy Duarte Pacheco emphasized that neither side should display arrogance as they address the crisis regarding access to housing and the revision of land laws.
On the economic front, Lufthansa announced a 30% increase in net profit for the third quarter, reaching 1.257 million euros despite a 21% rise in jet fuel costs. The German airline group reported its highest quarterly revenue in history between July and September. CEO Carsten Spohr attributed these results to investments in modern aircraft and improved onboard services. Lufthansa confirmed the purchase of a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, with the official signing ceremony scheduled for 16:30 in Lisbon.
In sports, FC Porto faces Napoli in the Champions League tomorrow night. Napoli coach Francesco Farioli acknowledged that his team will miss key players such as David Neres and Alison Santos but insisted the squad remains competitive. For Porto, which has suffered three consecutive defeats in the league phase, William Gomes is unavailable, while goalkeeper Óskar Piatowski remains a doubt for the match.
Sources: Observador.