The Socialist Party (PS) leadership has indicated a potential willingness to form a governing coalition with the Social Democratic Party (PSD), but exclusively in the scenario that the party Chega wins future legislative elections. This position was signaled by party president Carlos César and other senior members this week.
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Business owners in downtown Cascais are placing sandbags at their storefronts in anticipation of heavy rain caused by the Charles depression. Concerns are focused on a specific plaza prone to flooding during intense rainfall.
The GNR has placed 1,100 personnel on standby for Wednesday 11 November due to the arrival of depression Charles. Mainland Portugal is under an official alert for the entirety of Wednesday 11 November, with schools closed and non-essential public services suspended nationwide, while potential bridge closures and air traffic restrictions are possible.
On Wednesday 11 November, Meo activated its emergency operations center in response to Storm Charles. While the storm caused minor disruptions to mobile sites in Madeira due to road closures, the company reported that its core networks remained operational and batteries/generators had been pre-filled for the event.