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34,000 spectators attended Ye's stadium concert in Loulé, generating €65-75M in economic impact for the Algarve and Portugal, creating 2,300 jobs.
Staff shortages force Garcia de Orta to outsource abortion services to private clinics. Health Ministry requires hospitals to cover costs. What this means for access.
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