Minister for Internal Administration José Luis Carneiro during the presentation of the ‘Algarve Seguro 2022’ safe summer programme on Monday, June 27 in Faro
Minister for Internal Administration José Luis Carneiro during the presentation of the ‘Algarve Seguro 2022’ safe summer programme in Faro earlier this year Photo: LUÍS FORRA/LUSA

€14 million buys 81 new wildfire combat vehicles

Minister of Interior Administration José Luís Carneiro – an unsung champion within Portugal’s government given the smooth-running and success of his ministry – has just announced a €14 million contract to purchase 81 new wildfire combat vehicles. The money, covered by the RRP (Europe-funded Recovery & Resilience Plan) will go towards the acquisition of 59 forestry vehicles, and 22 tactical tank vehicles.