Tech · National NewsPortugal Ends Porting Fees, Guarantees 24-Hour Switch and Payouts
Switch phone carriers in Portugal without fees—24-hour number transfer guaranteed, plus €10 compensation if providers miss the deadline. Change now and save.
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Environment · National NewsPredawn Deluge Reveals Lisbon's Flood Risk—And What Residents Can Do
Predawn rains flooded Lisbon garages and cut power to 60k homes. Learn why storms worsen, how 2027 drainage tunnels help, and the safety steps to take.
Health · National NewsPortugal Enters Diabetes ‘Red Zone’: What Residents Can Do Now
Diabetes now affects 14.2% of Portugal’s population. Get free screenings, cheap healthy groceries and council-run exercise plans to cut your risk today.
Environment · National NewsSanta Bárbara Volcano on Terceira, Azores, Hits V3 After Five Quakes
Five earthquakes in 24 hours push Santa Bárbara volcano on Terceira, Azores, to V3 alert. Get civil-protection tips, insurance guidance and travel updates now.
National NewsPortugal Seizes 1.7 Tonnes of Cocaine from Narco-Sub off Azores
Portuguese Navy storms narco-sub west of the Azores, seizing 1.7 tonnes of cocaine. Discover how upgraded patrols aim to seal Europe’s Atlantic gateway.
Economy · National NewsInland Portugal Leads Housing Price Surge, Average Hits €2,970 /m²
National asking price is €2,970/m², while Beja, Santarém & Portalegre soar 25-30%. Find the remaining bargains and 2026 outlook for buyers.
Politics · National NewsContraband Bag Seized at Alcoentre Rekindles Portugal Prison Security Fears
Haul of 30 phones, K4-laced vapes and alcohol seized at Alcoentre Prison reignites Portugal’s jail-security debate as government pledges staffing upgrades.
Health · National NewsBlack Hawks to Slash Medevac Times Across Portugal by 2026
Four Black Hawks put all of Portugal within 30-minute medevac reach. Explore funding, bases and the 2026 rollout timeline.
Environment · National NewsAzores' Terceira Feels Fresh Tremors as Volcano Stirs; Stay Prepared
Terceira earthquake swarm linked to Santa Bárbara volcano keeps alert at V3. Know safety steps and monitoring updates for residents and travellers.