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National News · PoliticsOn New Year’s Eve in Setúbal, Portugal, a stray shotgun blast killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his 14-year-old cousin; police detained a 25-year-old relative.
Environment · TransportationStorm Francis battered Madeira, causing 112 emergencies from fallen trees, power cuts and landslides. Stay alert with weather updates and safety tips.
SportsLiga thriller: Estrela da Amadora clawed back from 0-2 to draw 3-3 with Braga at Estádio José Gomes, preserving mid-table hopes. Catch stats & highlights.
Health · PoliticsOrange-coded, life-threatening cases waited up to 14 hours at Lisbon’s Santa Maria ER—10 minutes is the norm. Discover walk-in clinics or dial SNS 24 first.
Politics · EconomyPortugal hastens housing tax overhaul: 6% IVA, 10% IRS for landlords, 7.5% IMT on foreign buyers—measures designed to lift supply and cool soaring rents.
Health · National NewsEmergency-room (‘urgências’) waits in Portugal now stretch 3–10 h. Learn how SNS 24, the paediatric hotline and organised medical records can save you hours.
Politics · TransportationCDS-PP councillor in Funchal steps aside after a 1.6 g/L drunk-driving crash that injured a tourist. Learn how to report incidents and claim damages in Portugal.
EconomyForeign investors poured €2.7B into Portugal’s commercial property in 2025, driving a 10% boost across retail, offices & hotels. Discover local impacts
Transportation · PoliticsOver six New-Year days in Portugal, drink-driving left 13 dead and led to 470 arrests. Learn what lower BAC limits and tougher penalties could mean for motorists in 2026.