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With ambulance delays costing lives and hospitals overwhelmed, Figueiredo urges Marcelo to push the government for real fixes before Portugal’s 18 January vote.

Portugal’s presidential candidates are split between defending the 1976 Constitution or drafting a new one. Learn how their plans may shape taxes, healthcare and daily rights.

In 2025, 273,000 Portuguese flew visa-free to Brazil on new direct routes. Explore the best cities, flight bargains and insider tips for your next samba-season escape.

Lisbon taps EU allies and diaspora links to urge Caracas to free six Luso-Venezuelans and is readying land exits for citizens who wish to leave protest-hit Iran

After a 6-2 6-4 debut win, Henrique Rocha faces Marco Trungelliti today for a shot at the Australian Open main draw. Live from 04:00 Lisbon time.

Staff shortages grounded Algarve’s emergency ambulances for two days, straining hospitals and volunteer teams. Learn essential 112-call and clinic tips.

Behind closed doors at Belém, Portugal's Council of State examined sending troops to Ukraine and safeguarding 230 000 luso-venezuelans; find out the outcome.

With under three weeks until Portugal votes, TV analyst-turned-candidate Marques Mendes pitches calm stability to win the country’s 1.1 million undecided voters. Read what’s at stake.

Portugal’s Council of State adjourned without a stance on Ukraine troop support or Venezuelan emergency plans, fueling uncertainty for residents and diaspora.

Lisbon Airport to deploy €7.5M biometric e-gates under the EU Entry/Exit System, cutting passport checks to 20 seconds while protecting travellers’ data by 2026

Watch Nacional 3-3 Santa Clara: Ramírez nets a hat-trick, Açorianos grab a 90+6 equaliser in the Madeira-Azores derby and shake up the Liga Portugal Betclic table.

Following deadly delays, Portuguese firefighters launched four ambulances. Civil Protection probes legality as €16.8M fleet due by summer to bolster response.