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Health · National NewsInfarmed restricts 39 drugs from export to protect local supply. Cancer and psychiatric patients most affected. What this means for your medications.
Health · PoliticsCourt audit exposes Lisbon 65+ program failures. Spending on ads nearly matched healthcare. Only 12% enrollment. Senior residents deserve better health access.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal's new taxi pricing rules effective June 2026 cap fares at 9%, introduce time-distance metering, and add seasonal premiums for residents.
Health · National NewsNearly 14% of Portugal hospital beds occupied by discharged patients with nowhere to go. Learn how this €351M crisis affects your wait times and care access.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's self-funded CMVM can't freely use its revenue. Budget constraints risk slower oversight, talent drain to EU hubs, and delayed AI tools—what this means for your investments.
National News · EconomyPortugal's Justice Ministry launches 200 prison guard positions with lowered age to 18. €1,717/month salary, promotion ladder, 10-day deadline. Apply now.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's pending judicial reform exempts lawyers from €10,200 fines for legal delays but exposes defendants to penalties. What residents need to know.
Transportation · National NewsMadeira Airport cancels 35+ flights due to strong winds. Find out your EU 261/2004 compensation rights, hotel coverage, and rebooking options now.
Health · PoliticsEU commits €31.5M total to combat rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC with 550 cases, 101 deaths. Low risk for Portugal, high alert in Central Africa.