Health · National NewsSecretive Training Rules Spark Mass Dropouts from Portugal’s Emergency Academy
Hidden rules cut 25% of Portugal emergency trainees, risking slower 112 response. Learn what changes mean for residents and visitors.
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Health · PoliticsBragança Fatality Exposes Weak Links in Portugal’s Ambulance System
Fatal Bragança delay exposes flaws in Portugal’s 112 system. Discover what expats must know about ambulance waits and ongoing strike risks.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Sends Watchdog to Review Central Bank’s Pricey Headquarters Plan
Portugal audit of central bank’s new HQ may affect state dividends, mortgage rates and Lisbon property supply. Follow the IGF findings this autumn.
Politics · National NewsRTP Board Grilled Over €70M Digital Reset and Newsroom Shake-Up
RTP revamps with €70M tech plan, fewer bosses and possible licence-fee hike. Find out how the shake-up may change streaming options for expats.
Tech · EconomyBeer to Bits: Coimbra’s Landmark Brewery Set to Become IT Powerhouse
See how Coimbra's century-old brewery is becoming a green tech HQ, promising new jobs, faster transit and livelier riverside life for expat talent.
Transportation · EconomyLate-Night Porto–Aveiro Trains Suspended as Metro Tunnel Dig Begins
Night trains between Porto and Aveiro pause from 26 July; buses replace service. Check updated CP timetable before late flights or weekend trips.
EnvironmentPlastic-Scarred Loggerhead Gets Naval Escort Back to Algarve Waters
See how Zoomarine and Portugal’s Navy freed a plastic-injured loggerhead off Portimão—and how residents can help protect Algarve seas.
Economy · TechSushi in Viseu? Bolt Food’s Quiet Dash into Portugal’s Smaller Cities
2025 roll-out brings Bolt Food to Braga, the Azores and beyond. See how the expansion could cut wait times, spark promos and affect delivery fees.
Economy · PoliticsSurprise September Pension Boost: What Foreign Residents in Portugal Should Know
Automatic Portugal pension bonus up to €200 lands in Sept. Check payment dates, amounts and eligibility rules—especially if you’re a resident expat.