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Politics · HealthAs Portugal's ER waits hit 10 hours, candidate Marques Mendes says the president can't dismiss the health minister, stoking debate ahead of the 2026 vote—read more.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s Council of State adjourned without a stance on Ukraine troop support or Venezuelan emergency plans, fueling uncertainty for residents and diaspora.
Immigration · TransportationLisbon Airport to deploy €7.5M biometric e-gates under the EU Entry/Exit System, cutting passport checks to 20 seconds while protecting travellers’ data by 2026
Health · TransportationFollowing deadly delays, Portuguese firefighters launched four ambulances. Civil Protection probes legality as €16.8M fleet due by summer to bolster response.
Immigration · HealthFleeing war, 15 Ukrainian mothers and 18 children start a three-week retreat in Lisbon, Fátima and Ourém, blending trauma therapy with culture. See how to help.
Politics · HealthPortugal's 2026 race focuses on its public health service: candidates pledge vetoes, hires and funding to slash medical backlogs and reduce wait times.
Politics · National NewsExtraordinary Council of State meeting halts 2026 presidential frontrunners’ campaigns, sparking fairness row nine days before Portugal heads to the polls.
Health · PoliticsPortugal faces a nursing crisis: over 7,000 nurses missing at Lisbon’s Amadora-Sintra Hospital, straining emergency care. Learn how reforms affect you.
Economy · PoliticsEU-Mercosur trade deal could boost Portuguese exports and profits but squeeze family farms. Get the latest forecasts, key deadlines and steps companies should take now.