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Portugal drought intensifies as August hits record dryness. See impacts on farming, fires, and water rules expats need to know before autumn rains.

Continente SMS scam drains cards via fake points alerts. Learn signs, protect your data, and report fraud to Portuguese police. Act if you clicked.

Giving birth near Lisbon? Garcia de Orta maternity ER is 24/7 again, but shortages persist—call SNS 24 before heading out for triage first today.

Portugal 2026 election shake-up: ex-health minister joins Gouveia e Melo, signaling cross-party shifts. See how the race could affect expat life.

Portugal Treasury bill auction could sway mortgage rates and savings returns. Track the €1.75bn sale closing today.

Portugal Air Force cancels nearly all 2025 open days, citing deployments, medevac calls and firefighting. See alternative plane spotting options.

Cross-border policing works: post-Brexit extradition brings 2013 Sintra jewel heist suspect back to Portugal today. Read safety advice for expats.

Portugal’s EU and NATO ties mean security, yet Lisbon rejects war talk. See how growing defense spending influences visas, mortgages and expat life.

Lisbon safety drills may soon disrupt trams, lifts and metro. Learn how new rules could affect your daily commute and property choices across Lisbon.

Glória funicular tragedy triggers audits, compensation and modern safety upgrades for Lisbon's vintage trams—get key timelines expats should note.

Portugal teacher shortage hits Lisbon, Algarve schools. Learn to navigate gaps, timetable changes and enrollment choices this semester smoothly.

Deadly Lisbon crash fuels tougher Portugal elevator inspections. Learn proposed rules, tenant safeguards and drills expats shouldn’t skip.