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Health · National NewsINEM received 60,000 emergency calls in May 2026 amid extreme heat. First of 275 new ambulances arrive in August. Health system capacity stretched.
Tech · Digital LifestyleiOS 27 brings automatic theft detection using motion sensors. Your iPhone locks instantly when snatched, protecting banking apps and personal data. Coming 2026 to all iPhones.
Transportation · National NewsTruck fire closes A29 motorway near Avanca for four hours, affecting thousands of commuters. Safety gaps exposed.
Politics · National NewsPortugal faces Germany and Austria in June 2026 election for UN Security Council seat. Learn what's at stake for Portuguese diplomacy and global influence.
Health · EnvironmentAll 15 Lisbon schools exceed WHO pollution limits. Learn how traffic toxins threaten child development and what parents can do now.
Transportation · ImmigrationLisbon Airport border wait times falling with new staff and gates. Travel tips for summer: arrive 3-4 hours early for international flights.
Transportation · PoliticsPortugal general strike June 2-4 disrupts 500+ flights, trains, buses. Essential guide for travelers, workers, and parents navigating closures and delays.
SportsSporting CP secures Italian midfielder Issa Doumbia for €20M from Venezia amid major squad overhaul. Five-year deal signals midfield revolution at Alvalade.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's PSP director Luís Carrilho reaches Europol's final six candidates. How his UN peacekeeping experience could boost Portugal's EU security influence.