Health · National NewsPorto Doctor’s Ozempic Scheme Drains €3M, Leaves Diabetics Waiting
Porto endocrinologist accused of faking diabetes records to give clients Ozempic, draining €3M from Portugal’s SNS and triggering shortages for diabetics.
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National News · PoliticsRecord domestic abuse in Portugal triggers new risk assessments and funding
Portugal records surge in domestic violence; new 4-tier risk tool, €25 M budget and 24/7 helpline aim to shield victims—see what changes by 2026.
National News · TechInside Portugal’s Dawn Drill to Safeguard Lisbon from a Devastating Quake
Portugal’s pre-dawn drill saw army and civil teams rehearse an M7.8-quake response—bridges, field hospitals and data links—to protect Lisbon’s people and infrastructure.
Politics · National NewsFacing Russia’s Threat, Portugal Gears Up Its Military and Ammo Output
Portugal plans bigger defence budget, force upgrades and higher ammunition output as EU braces for possible conflict with Russia. See what residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsEx-Minister Armando Vara Jailed Again After Pardon Overturned
Portugal's top courts void Armando Vara's pandemic pardon, sending the ex-minister back to prison for 2.5 years on money-laundering charges. Learn how this shapes anti-corruption reform.
Politics · National NewsFirefighters Protest in Lisbon Over Pay, Aging Gear and Rural Risks
Portugal’s firefighters march through Lisbon for better pay, modern gear and volunteer aid—changes that could reshape emergency response for residents nationwide.
Health · National NewsHow GNR’s Survey Reveals 43,000 Portuguese Seniors at Risk of Isolation
GNR survey flagged 43,074 Portuguese seniors living alone or isolated. Learn about the tech, programmes and volunteers working to keep them safe nationwide.
Environment · National NewsAlgarve Tornado Kills Visitor and Exposes Storm-Readiness Gaps
An EF2 tornado hit Albufeira and Lagoa, killing a British tourist and injuring 28. Officials urge better alerts and seek EU funds for reconstruction in Portugal.
Politics · National NewsPortugal to Secure Pay Rises and Career Paths for Prison Guards by Year-End
Portugal’s Justice Ministry pledges to finalise pay rises, career ladders and new hiring plans for prison guards by end-2024, promising safer prisons and faster rehabilitation – read the full plan.