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Digital Lifestyle · TechPortugal's Gov.pt app adds Green Rail Pass, disability certificates (AMIM), and online driver's license renewal by May 2026. Digital-first services eliminate queues.
Health · National NewsPortugal nurses strike on International Nurses Day demands 15% raises, 14,000 new hires. Nationwide SNS disruption delays surgeries, appointments for residents.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's "Trabalho XXI" reform bypasses union talks, threatening job stability with expanded temporary contracts. Impact on employment, expats, and minimum wage clarified.
Politics · EconomyNATO sets 5% defense spending target by 2035—nearly triple current levels. Portugal faces major budget shifts. Learn about fiscal trade-offs and opportunities.
National News · EconomyIllegal electricity theft in Penajoia settlement blacks out two Almada FM stations since May 10. IHRU and Council inaction puts 11 jobs at risk.
Politics · National NewsConstitutional Court president resigns amid four-judge vacancy crisis. Parliament needs two-thirds majority to fill seats. Why the deadlock matters now.
SportsFC Porto's Diogo Costa won I Liga's April 2026 goalkeeper award in a dramatic tiebreaker. His saves secured Porto's 2025-26 season championship.
Politics · EconomyEU Parliament demands €200B more for 2028-34 budget. Portugal may veto over cohesion funds that support regional development, infrastructure & jobs. What's at stake for residents.
Health · National NewsCancer surgery waits worsened in Portugal's SNS. 8,215 patients queued for oncology procedures. New April 2026 rules doubled max priority wait from 15 to 30 days.