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HealthStudy reveals plant-based products contain twice the additives of meat. Learn to read labels, understand E-numbers, and choose healthier alternatives in Portugal's supermarkets.
Economy · National NewsLearn your vacation pay rights in Portugal: full salary plus allowance before you leave. Employers face €61,000 fines for non-compliance.
Economy · Digital LifestyleStarting July 2026: €3 customs duty per product category on Chinese e-commerce orders to Portugal. How Shein and Temu purchases are affected and shopping tips.
Transportation · National NewsRede Expressos coach fire near Loures raises urgent questions about intercity bus safety. All 30 passengers evacuated safely. Learn about growing fire risks.
SportsPortugal faces Croatia in World Cup round of 16. Can Ronaldo's generation deliver Portugal's first-ever world title? Full tactical preview and stakes for residents.
Tech · National NewsVinted finds no trafficking evidence as Portugal investigates suspicious listings. Learn how to spot real grooming risks and protect children online.
Transportation · PoliticsGlória and Lavra funiculars to be replaced entirely after fatal 2025 crash. Historic cable systems scrapped, multi-year closure confirmed. What Lisbon residents need to know.
Health · National NewsSNS private rooms jump to €200/night (up from €150) starting July 2026. Semi-private €100, companion stay €75. Find out what hospital stays cost you now.
National News · Immigration53 Portuguese nationals dead in Venezuela's devastating 7.2-7.5 magnitude earthquakes. 89 still missing. Rescue teams and relief efforts underway in La Guaira.