Economy · National NewsContinente’s Sales Surge Heats Up Portugal’s Supermarket Price War
Continente’s 9% sales jump is forcing rivals to slash prices—see how Portugal’s 2024 supermarket price war could cut your grocery bill and where to shop.
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Environment · National NewsAlgarve to Braga on Orange Alert as Torrential Rains Swamp Roads
Orange-level alert covers Algarve, Beja, Setúbal and Braga. Expect flash floods, road blocks, flight delays; next storm due Tuesday—stay updated.
Health · National NewsPortugal Approves Subsidised Glucose Monitors, Cutting Type-1 Costs
Infarmed subsidy cuts CGM sensor prices to 10% co-pay, giving Portugal’s Type-1 diabetes community affordable, needle-free glucose tracking—check with your doctor.
Environment · National NewsOvernight Downpours Swamp Lisbon Region, 415 Emergency Callouts
Torrential rain flooded homes and roads near Lisbon overnight. Check forecast, safety tips and transport updates as more flash-flood risk looms today.
National NewsLisbon Barbershop Massacre Trial Begins, Mental Illness Defence Tested
Lisbon barbershop massacre trial opens: prosecutors seek 25-year term as defence cites schizophrenia. Follow hearings and what the verdict means for residents.
National News · HealthSubmarines, Trawlers and Small Ports: Portugal Is Cocaine’s Atlantic Gateway
Traffickers steer subs and trawlers to the Azores, Madeira and Algarve, turning Portugal into a new cocaine route. Learn the security and health risks.
Health · National NewsCancer Operations Drop 16% Over Summer, Portuguese Patients Face Longer Waits
Summer 2025 saw Portugal’s SNS perform 16% fewer cancer surgeries, swelling waiting lists. Discover whether new incentives can speed up your treatment timeline.
Environment · National NewsStorm Claudia Swamps Greater Lisbon: Two Dead, 20,000 Lose Power
Storm Claudia lashes Portugal, flooding the Lisbon region, killing two, causing 918 incidents and leaving 20,000 without power. More rain forecast—check alerts.
Health · National NewsShoppers Told to Return Carpi Cosmetics as Portugal Orders Immediate Recall
Infarmed orders nationwide recall of Carpi and SeiBellaBrasil cosmetics over banned Lilial. Portuguese shoppers should stop use and return products for refund.