EconomyEU Alloy Curbs Threaten to Push Up Costs for Portugal’s Steelmakers
EU’s 75% import quotas on ferrosilicon and ferromanganese could raise steel costs by about 2% for Portugal’s manufacturers; explore adaptation strategies now.
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Health · Economy€300M Plan Brings 12,000 Doctors to Portugal’s SNS, Shortening Wait Times
Nearly 12,000 doctors moved to full-time roles in Portugal’s SNS under a €300M plan, easing backlogs in Lisbon and Porto. See what it means for your care.
Politics · National NewsEx-Minister Armando Vara Jailed Again After Pardon Overturned
Portugal's top courts void Armando Vara's pandemic pardon, sending the ex-minister back to prison for 2.5 years on money-laundering charges. Learn how this shapes anti-corruption reform.
Tourism · EconomyPortugal Reclaims Pousadas Hotels, Paving the Way for Heritage Upgrades
Portugal repurchases Pestana's 49% Pousadas stake, unlocking EU funds for heritage-hotel upgrades and boosting heritage hotels ahead of the 2026 management tender.
EnvironmentRain, Sun & Frost: What’s Ahead for Portugal This Weekend
From Lisbon to Porto, expect showers, sunny breaks and near-freezing inland nights this weekend in Portugal. Get regional highs, frost alerts and travel tips.
Health · EconomyÉvora’s New Hospital 58% Over Budget, Alentejo Faces Overcrowding
Évora’s new Central Hospital is 58% over budget and delayed to 2026, leaving Alentejo patients with overcrowded wards, costly Lisbon trips and long waits.
Sports · HealthStorm-Tested Riders in Quarteira Raise €2,100 for Polio Eradication
Cyclists in Quarteira, Algarve braved storm damage to raise €2,100 for Rotary’s ‘End Polio Now’, tripled by the Gates Foundation. Register now for Sunday’s 40 km ride.
Environment · PoliticsPorto Summit Brings 19 Nations to Advance Wildfire Forensics in Portugal
Nineteen nations meet in Porto to unveil unified wildfire forensics protocols, drones and training—speeding science-based fire responses throughout Portugal.
Health · EconomyRecord Health Spending in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know
Portugal's healthcare spending has hit a record 10% of GDP. Find out how the 2025 budget and digital reforms could affect taxes, hospital queues and access to care.