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Portugal grants university status to 2-year vocational diplomas from 2026. Working adults get evening classes, €2,660 grants, and direct degree access.
World Cup 2026 makes history with sensory rooms at all 16 stadiums. What Portuguese travelers with autism, anxiety, or sensory needs should know.
Free HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis testing available at Coimbra's festival through Monday. Walk-in, no appointment needed, results in minutes.
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