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Economy · PoliticsGovernment plan to overhaul inspector careers could slow ACT factory audits and casino policing in Portugal—what it means for workers, gamblers and taxpayers.
Health · National NewsSummer 2025 saw Portugal’s SNS perform 16% fewer cancer surgeries, swelling waiting lists. Discover whether new incentives can speed up your treatment timeline.
Sports · EconomyOn 5 Dec, Benfica hosts Sporting while final arguments unfold in the €2.2 m ‘blue bag’ tax trial. Discover how a ruling could shape coffers, sponsors and fans.
Health · SportsASAE inspections shut down 10 gyms from Braga to Faro. See the safety documents and licences every Portugal resident should verify before signing a contract.
Environment · TransportationMadeira’s storm alert now runs until 18:00 Saturday; 4-m swells and 90-km/h gusts have halted ferries and cruises. Recheck bookings and avoid cliffs for now.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon, Porto and Faro airports moved 57 million passengers by September 2024, straining capacity. UK demand and planned Alcochete airport may reshape travel.
Transportation · TourismFlying Ryanair from Lisbon, Porto or Faro? Portugal’s regulator confirms printed boarding passes are valid and staff must reprint them for free if your phone dies.
EconomyConstruction wages in Portugal are up 9.7%, driving apartment prices higher and straining budgets. Learn what it means for homeowners, renters and taxpayers.
Economy · TechAlgarve factories triple profits since 2020, creating roles and green-tech careers. Discover how incentives and exports drive this €442m surge in Portugal.