Health · PoliticsPortugal’s 112 Service Gains 275 New Ambulances and Streamlined Triage
Portugal upgrades its 112 service with 275 new ambulances and a 5-tier triage system to cut response times by summer. Find out how this impacts residents.
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Politics · National NewsPortugal Rules Out Combat Troops in Ukraine, Eyes Post-War Peace Mission
Portugal rules out combat deployment of its troops in Ukraine, planning a post-war peace mission pending ceasefire and UN mandate, using air, naval and training teams.
Politics · HealthJorge Pinto Urges Health Minister to Quit over Delayed 275 INEM Ambulances
Presidential contender Jorge Pinto blasts year-long delay in delivering 275 INEM ambulances and demands Health Minister Ana Paula Martins resign. Govt scrambles.
Health · PoliticsPortugal Scrambles to Fix Ambulance Shortages After Three Fatal Delays
After three January deaths, Portugal is buying 275 ambulances and revamping INEM to cut wait times. Learn what these changes mean for emergency care near you.
National News · PoliticsRecord 4,027 Apply for Portugal’s PSP Police Jobs After Entry Rules Relaxed
Eased age and height limits sparked 4,027 applications for Portugal’s PSP. Learn how the rule change could strengthen patrols from Lisbon to the Algarve.
Economy · PoliticsVAT Cuts, Tax Breaks and 100% Mortgages to Ease Portugal’s Housing Crunch
VAT cuts, IRS breaks and 100 % mortgages for under-35 first-time buyers: find out how Portugal’s new housing package aims to lower rents and make homes affordable.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s New IRS Rules Put €13–22 Back in Your Pocket Each Month
Find out how Portugal’s January income tax rules—lower mid-bracket rates and higher thresholds—will put €13–22 back in your monthly pay.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Delays Pension and Public Salary Tax Relief to February
Portugal’s new 2026 IRS withholding tables won’t hit pensioners or public servants until February; learn how January’s excess tax will be refunded automatically.
Politics · National NewsAutomatic Gunfire in Lisbon’s Olivais District Spurs Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
Automatic gunfire rattles Lisbon’s Olivais district on New Year’s Eve, prompting residents to demand tougher gun laws and a stronger police presence in suburbs.