Health · PoliticsPortugal’s Fibre Gap and Meat Habit Could Steal Two Healthy Years
Portugal’s diet is low in whole grains and heavy on meat, costing residents two healthy years, warns DGS 2024. Discover budget swaps for a longer, active life.
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Economy · HealthPortugal Gambles on Pricier Cigarettes and Spirits to Fund Budget
Portugal's 2026 Budget raises tobacco and alcohol taxes, pushing up pack and bottle prices—see how households and expats adapt and if trips to Spain rise.
Health · PoliticsPortugal Bets on 5% Pay Rise to Heal State Hospitals
5% pay bump for SNS staff targets shorter queues, faster appointments and 2,500 hires. Discover what the overhaul means for healthcare in Portugal.
Health · TechCommunity Clinics and Digital Therapy Are Reshaping Portugal’s Mental Health Map
Portugal's mental-health overhaul brings community clinics, AI therapy apps and extra staff, promising shorter waits and care near you — learn more today.
Health · EnvironmentCommunity Mental-Health Teams Are Rewriting Portugal’s Care Playbook
Community mental-health teams in Portugal cut admissions by 26%, save €11 million a year and curb waste—discover how the model is reshaping patient care.
Health · CultureAlgarve Waterfront Gala Channels Evening Glimmer Into Cancer Support
Join the Algarve cancer fundraiser gala for music, raffles & sunset views; half of each €40 ticket funds vital screening and patient support.
Health · PoliticsIn Portugal, Vape Pens Gather Dust While Old Cigarettes Keep Burning
Portugal bucks EU trends: smoking stays high as vaping stalls. Learn how culture, prices and 2024 laws affect residents and future movers.
Health · PoliticsAfter the Blaze, Azores Hospital Races to Reinvent Island Care
Fire-hit Azores hospital HDES faces €54M rebuild, bed cuts and 2026 deadline. See how the decision could reshape healthcare across the archipelago.
Health · PoliticsPortugal Rethinks After-Hours Pharmacies in Nationwide Health Shake-Up
Draft law may redraw Portugal pharmacy hours and night rotas. Learn how the coming rules could affect chemist access to urgent meds this winter.