Transportation · National NewsJet2 Emergency Landing in Porto: What Your Passenger Rights Are Worth
220 passengers stranded 13 hours in Porto. Learn what EU law requires airlines to provide during emergencies—and how to claim compensation.
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National News · PoliticsTeen Found Safe After Three Days Missing from Almada Care Home
15-year-old found safe after fleeing Almada care home. Police located her at Monte Abraão station. What this reveals about child protection gaps in Portugal.
Health · National NewsLisbon Shelter's Crisis: How a Kitten Virus Killed 11 Cats and Threatens Pet Owners Across Portugal
Feline panleukopenia kills 11 Lisbon shelter cats. Critical info for Portugal pet owners: vaccination tips, transmission risks, and protection steps.
Health · National NewsMozambique Cholera Outbreak: What Portugal Residents Should Know About the Crisis
Over 9,000 cholera cases reported in Mozambique since September 2025. Essential water safety tips, vaccination updates, and health precautions for travelers.
National News · PoliticsWhy Portugal's Courts Won't Allow Brain-Wave Testing in the Madeleine McCann Investigation
Why Portuguese law and constitutional rights prevent P-300 brain-wave testing on suspects in the Madeleine McCann case despite scientific proposals.
Health · National NewsTwo Recalled Baby Sunscreens Could Enter Portugal—Here's What Parents Must Check Now
Infarmed warns of two unsafe Austrian baby sunscreens. Verify batch numbers on children's SPF products. Free movement rules mean they could arrive in Portugal anytime.
Health · National NewsPortugal Records 2,000 Child Road Injuries Yearly Despite Safety Push
Portugal reports nearly 2,000 children injured in road accidents yearly. Essential safety guidance for parents and why experts say national action is needed.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Savings Boom: Why Certificados de Aforro Hit Record €41.7B
Portugal's savings product reaches historic high with 2.195% rates. Compare to bank deposits and learn why residents are choosing Certificados de Aforro.
Politics · National NewsLisbon's 631-Year Fire Service Gets €28M Upgrade: What Residents Need to Know
Lisbon invests €28.1M in firefighting with 80 new recruits and barracks modernization. Historic service marks 631 years of continuous operation.