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Health · National NewsFrom 2026, INEM moves paramedic training to the National Fire-Fighters School; medical faculties lose role and crews face 5-year recertification. See what it means for response times.
Transportation · PoliticsTwo Portuguese passengers survived Sunday’s deadly Córdoba train crash that killed at least 43. Learn Portugal’s consular tips to stay safe on Iberian rail trips.
SportsDiscover how referee Serdar Gözübüyük’s high-foul style and key non-calls shaped Benfica’s 2-0 Champions League loss in Turin and their knockout hopes.
Health · PoliticsFlu surge tests Portugal’s Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS): emergency waits drop, 1,900 staff hired, yet 37,000 surgeries remain postponed.
Politics · National NewsChega leader André Ventura advances to Portugal's 8 Feb presidential run-off, calling PSD and Iniciativa Liberal voters to stop Socialist-backed António Seguro.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s 2026 road safety drive starts with coastal speed checks. Extra cameras and patrols enforce zero tolerance for speeding. Drivers stay alert.
Economy · National NewsEurozone inflation falls to 1.9% as energy costs ease, but Portugal stays at 2.4%, keeping budgets tight. See how it affects wages, mortgages & prices in 2024.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s rare second-round presidential vote is framed as a defence of democracy. Socialists urge every citizen to head to the polls on 8 February—find out what’s at stake.
Economy · PoliticsTrump’s 25% EU tariff threat triggers PSI 20 plunge, risks Portuguese savers and exporters—find out which sectors face the biggest hit and what Brussels may do.