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Culture · Digital LifestylePadre Guilherme Peixoto, Portugal’s DJ priest, mixes church bells and techno at festivals from Guimarães to Beirut. Preview his RFM Somnii 2024 live set.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s €17.3 B 2026 SNS budget pledges to cut ER waits, hire more staff and clear a backlog of nearly 1 million patients, aiming to restore trust in public healthcare.
Transportation · TourismPortugal’s airports saw a 5% November uptick, with 69M flyers year-to-date. Discover new flight links, shoulder-season crowds, and upcoming fee hikes.
Transportation · National NewsPortuguese 18-year-olds can win a free 30-day DiscoverEU rail pass in 36 countries plus hostel and museum discounts. Apply in April 2026 and plan your trip.
Economy · TechDiscover why global investors are pouring record FDI into Portugal’s green-energy and digital hubs from Braga to Setúbal—and what it means for jobs and growth in 2026.
Environment · National NewsIPMA issues yellow/orange alerts across mainland Portugal, Madeira and Azores for flash floods, 90 km/h gusts and Atlantic waves up to 5.5 m. See safety tips.
Politics · EconomyPortugal seeks strict safeguards for farmers and exporters as a far-right no-confidence bid targets the EU-Mercosur trade pact—here’s what’s at stake now.
SportsPortugal’s 22-year-old ace Jaime Faria sweeps three qualifying rounds in Melbourne to clinch a second Australian Open main-draw spot. Watch live at 03:00 on Eurosport.
Politics · EconomyWith a €85 million endowment, FLAD chair José Manuel Barroso pledges bigger scholarships, research partnerships and startup grants to deepen Portugal-US cooperation.