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Environment · National NewsAlmada residents face 7+ hour water cuts with no warning during heatwave. Over 1,500 sign petition as SMAS admits demand exceeds supply capacity.
SportsPortugal's Neemias Queta secures record $56M four-year extension with Boston Celtics, becoming highest-paid Portuguese athlete in American professional sports.
Environment · PoliticsPorto makes final five for European Green Capital 2028. Water management expertise could win €600,000 EU funding and cement city's sustainability leadership by 2026.
Economy · National NewsPortugal ranks 2nd in EU pessimism despite 74% satisfaction and strong growth. Why daily expenses, healthcare access, and job fears dominate—plus gov't response.
Politics · National NewsCourt awards €15K to ex-PM Sócrates over leaked investigation details, sparking political battle. Chega demands justice reform as taxpayers foot the bill.
National News · PoliticsChild abuse cases doubled in Portugal since 2022. Teachers with prior convictions still accessing classrooms. What parents need to know about school vetting loopholes.
PoliticsLisbon executes 50%+ of €70M homelessness plan ahead of schedule. Rough sleeping numbers drop, Housing First expands, and new data platform transforms services.
Economy · National NewsEssential food costs fall to €253.63 weekly in Portugal, yet wages lag inflation. What's driving prices and how families can cope with grocery bills.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Parliament votes to disaggregate hate crime data by bias type. Covers impact on expatriates and residents facing discrimination.