Health · National NewsNurse-Midwives Replace Doctors in Routine Pregnancy Visits at Loures Hospital
Loures Hospital’s nurse-midwives now run low-risk prenatal checks, cutting waits. See if you qualify and what the change means for Lisbon families.
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Environment · National NewsPortugal Reels From Europe’s Driest August on Record
Portugal drought intensifies as August hits record dryness. See impacts on farming, fires, and water rules expats need to know before autumn rains.
Tech · National NewsScammers Exploit Portugal's Continente Loyalty Card Through SMS Hoax
Continente SMS scam drains cards via fake points alerts. Learn signs, protect your data, and report fraud to Portuguese police. Act if you clicked.
Health · National NewsAlmada's 24-Hour Maternity Ward Resumes Service Amid Uncertainty
Giving birth near Lisbon? Garcia de Orta maternity ER is 24/7 again, but shortages persist—call SNS 24 before heading out for triage first today.
Politics · National NewsSocialist heavyweight crosses aisle to steer admiral’s 2026 bid
Portugal 2026 election shake-up: ex-health minister joins Gouveia e Melo, signaling cross-party shifts. See how the race could affect expat life.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Turns to Short-Term Bills for €1.75bn Funding Round
Portugal Treasury bill auction could sway mortgage rates and savings returns. Track the €1.75bn sale closing today.
National News · TourismPublic Airfield Weekends Scrapped as Portugal's Air Force Stretches Thin
Portugal Air Force cancels nearly all 2025 open days, citing deployments, medevac calls and firefighting. See alternative plane spotting options.
National NewsMidlands arrest ends 12-year hunt for Sintra jewellery raider
Cross-border policing works: post-Brexit extradition brings 2013 Sintra jewel heist suspect back to Portugal today. Read safety advice for expats.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Boosts Defence Spending Yet Clings to Its Anti-War Identity
Portugal’s EU and NATO ties mean security, yet Lisbon rejects war talk. See how growing defense spending influences visas, mortgages and expat life.