Health · EconomyPatients Benefit as CUF-HPA Merger Caps Fees and Builds Algarve Hospital
CUF’s HPA takeover caps price rises to inflation, funds a mid-size Algarve hospital and promises cheaper, closer care for residents in Portugal. Learn more.
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Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s Airports See Record Crowds, Travelers Brace for Fee Hikes and Delays
Portugal handled a record 72.5 million airport passengers in 2025—expect higher fees, construction delays and crowded flights from 2026. Get planning tips inside.
Environment · TransportationPrepare for Storm Marta: Portugal Faces Flood Alerts and 90km/h Gusts
Storm Marta brings up to 115mm rain, 90km/h winds and flood alerts across Portugal. Secure your home, prepare emergency kit and avoid secondary roads.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s Patients Could See Health Wait Times Halved with 12,300 New Hires
The Communist Party wants 3,500 doctors and 8,000 nurses hired this year, a move it says could cut GP waits from 24 to 10 days across Portugal’s SNS. Get the full story.
Health · TransportationAudit Court Approves €4M Bridge Deal to Keep Portugal's Emergency Helicopters Airborne
Tribunal de Contas okays a 4-month, €4M bridge contract with Gulf Med, keeping emergency helicopters on 12-hour alert in Portugal until a new tender begins.
Economy · PoliticsCentral Portugal Businesses Demand Direct Grants to Protect Jobs After Storm Kristin
After Storm Kristin caused €420M in damage, businesses in Santarém, Leiria and Coimbra urge conversion of loans into grants. See how to apply by 18 March.
Environment · EconomyAlqueva’s Record Release Shields Algarve from Floods, Cuts Power Bills
Alqueva’s 3,300 m³/s release shields Baixo Guadiana from floods, boosts Portugal’s hydropower and raises Alentejo irrigation quotas after record winter rain.
Economy · EnvironmentGalp’s 54% Gas Surge and 2% Oil Rise Bolster Portugal’s Energy Security
Discover how Galp’s Q4 output surge—gas up 54%, oil up 2%—strengthens Portugal’s energy security, caps winter bill spikes, and boosts jobs across the country.
Tech · EconomyAtena Backs Pontual, Securing Support for Portuguese SMEs and New Tech Jobs
Private-equity firm Atena acquires 80% of Grupo Pontual, safeguarding IT services for 3,500 Portuguese SMEs and adding cyber and cloud jobs in Lisbon and Porto.