National News · PoliticsDeath at Alcoentre Prison Sparks Investigation Amid Conflicting Accounts
Death of inmate at Alcoentre prison triggers PJ investigation. Guards cite suicide; families allege assault. Autopsy will determine what happened.
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Economy · National NewsEuropean Stock Markets Drop Sharply as Energy Prices Surge—Impact on Portugal
Lisbon PSI drops 1.59% as oil hits $113.81 and gas surges 22%. European stock decline impacts Portuguese utilities, investments, and inflation outlook.
National News · TransportationStorm Therese Batters Azores: Flights Grounded, Rare Snow Alert
Depression Therese hammers Azores with 110 km/h winds, flight cancellations, and rare snow below 600m. Orange alert active—what residents need to know now.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese Aid Worker Attacked in West Bank: Government Demands Justice as UN Reports Mass Displacement
Portuguese aid worker attacked by settlers in West Bank. PM demands justice as UN reports 36,000 Palestinians displaced. What residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East Conflict Drives Oil Above $113 as Energy Prices Surge Globally
Iran-Israel strikes shut Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent to $113 and European gas up 35%. EU leaders convene as energy shock threatens inflation targets.
Sports · National NewsPorto's European Quest on the Line: Stuttgart Arrives at Dragão with Nothing to Lose
FC Porto faces Stuttgart in a crucial Europa League knockout. One goal changes everything—here's what's at risk for Portugal's football dominance.
Economy · National NewsAzores Investment Boom: €240M in EU Funding Unlocked for Island Entrepreneurs
Azores secures €240M in EU-backed investment across 567 approved projects. Learn how small businesses and entrepreneurs can access this funding before 2029.
Politics · National NewsTrans Rights Under Pressure: Portugal Votes on Landmark Gender Law Friday
Parliament votes Friday on proposals reversing Portugal's 2018 gender recognition law. What trans and intersex residents need to know about the landmark decision.
Transportation · National NewsTrain Service Suspended 79 Minutes After Olhão Level Crossing Accident
Train accident at Olhão level crossing suspends Algarve Line service. Essential safety tips for navigating Portugal's railway crossings as a resident.