Health · National NewsStaff Shortage Closes ERs Across Portugal During Holiday Weekend
Doctor shortage shuts six ERs Sat., eight Sun. Discover which Portugal hospitals stay open and how expats can get urgent care fast.
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Health · PoliticsPortugal Ends Paid Leave for Abortion Companions, Worrying Foreign Workers
Portugal abortion leave reform makes partner absence unpaid. Learn paperwork steps and employer options before scheduling time off in Portugal.
Politics · HealthPortugal Plans Miscarriage Leave Shake-Up, Fathers Risk Losing Pay
New bill shifts miscarriage leave cost to Social Security, gives mothers 14 days but leaves partners mostly unpaid. Know the paperwork before 2026.
Health · TechPromised Paperless? SNS 24 App Glitches Leave Portugal’s Expats Offline
SNS 24’s rocky relaunch caused login loops, lost prescriptions and anxiety. Learn fixes and backup plans before your next doctor visit in Portugal.
Health · ImmigrationPortugal’s Slow Rollout of Lung Cancer Screening Raises Expats’ Concerns
Learn how Portugal's delayed lung cancer screening affects expats. Check risk criteria, pilot sites and 2028 rollout plans before your next SNS visit.
Environment · HealthWith 43 °C Days Ahead, Inland Portugal Tests Foreign Residents’ Heat Stamina
Portugal heat alert through Tuesday: 13 inland districts may hit 43°C. Check affected areas plus simple ways expats can keep cool and safe.
Environment · HealthFrom Porto to Évora, Portugal Scorches Under Nationwide Heat Alert
Nationwide yellow alert brings 40°C highs, wildfire danger and health warnings; learn practical tips to stay safe during Portugal's hottest week.
Economy · HealthPortugal Moves to Shield Survivors from Mortgage Insurance Surcharges
New rules bar banks from probing decade-old illness records under Portugal's 'right to be forgotten', cutting premiums for expats seeking mortgages.
Health · PoliticsFewer Nurses on Portuguese Ambulances Raise Response-Time Fears
Ambulance nurse shortage in Portugal is slowing 112 calls, especially outside big cities. Learn safety tips and what reforms may ease delays soon.