Environment · National NewsGabrielle Departs: Azores Survey Damage and Confront Rising Storm Risks
Gabrielle drifts away from the Azores. Check wind records, travel updates and cleanup plans as islands shift from emergency to recovery.
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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.
Transportation · National NewsLisbon’s Funicular Disaster Sparks Push for System-Wide Safety Drills
Lisbon safety drills may soon disrupt trams, lifts and metro. Learn how new rules could affect your daily commute and property choices across Lisbon.
Transportation · National NewsAfter Glória Crash, Lisbon Rethinks Safety of Heritage Lifts
Glória funicular tragedy triggers audits, compensation and modern safety upgrades for Lisbon's vintage trams—get key timelines expats should note.