The government is preparing for the next international tender for the state's emergency communications system (SIRESP) to cover the 2028-2032 period. The system is set to evolve from the current TETRA network to LTE/5G technology, enabling the transmission of real-time video and data sharing, aligned with future European critical communications standards.
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The government plans to use a new AI-based platform called 'licencIA' to accelerate urban, industrial, and environmental licensing processes. A pilot project for this platform is scheduled to launch before the end of 2026, with the stated objective of cutting licensing wait times by 60% to 70%.
Portugal's weather institute (IPMA) forecasts unseasonably warm weather across mainland Portugal, with temperatures reaching 28°C over the weekend of 31 October and 1 November. Warm, dry conditions will persist until mid-week, followed by a gradual increase in cloud cover and potential rain in the south, with more widespread rain expected by the weekend of 7 and 8 November.
The Secretary of State for Internal Administration announced that 5,200 body-worn cameras will be delivered to the GNR and PSP by the end of 2026 or early 2027. These devices will be distributed primarily to intervention units for operational use.