Portuguese police have seized more than 19,000 weapons over the past six years during targeted crime prevention operations, highlighting sustained efforts to curb illegal possession and improve public safety across the country. The figures were released the Public Security Police, which said pistols accounted for the largest share of weapons taken out of circulation. According […]
Two Portuguese citizens currently in Iran have asked the Portuguese government for assistance to leave the country as violence continues to affect several areas, according to Portugal’s foreign minister. The request has prompted closer monitoring of the situation Lisbon, although officials stress that the Portuguese community in Iran is very small. Speaking to reporters, Paulo […]
Portugal has recorded excess mortality since the first week of December, according to new data released national health authorities, raising concerns about seasonal health pressures and vulnerabilities among at risk populations. The figures were disclosed the Directorate-General of Health and the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, which jointly monitor mortality trends across the […]
Portugal has approved a €11.6 million investment to modernise cancer treatment and diagnosis at the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Coimbra, reinforcing the country’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare through advanced medical technology. The funding will support the acquisition of heavy medical equipment and a state of the art robotic surgical system, significantly expanding the institute’s […]
Portugal has emerged as the worst performing country in Europe for flight punctuality, with new figures showing that delays and cancellations affected more than a third of all air travellers using Portuguese airports in 2025. The findings have raised concerns among passengers, tourism operators and aviation experts about the growing strain on the country’s air […]
The Portuguese government has formally approved the construction of the Central Hospital of the Algarve, marking one of the largest public healthcare investments in the region’s history. The project, valued at more than €420 million, will be developed under a Public Private Partnership model and is intended to significantly upgrade hospital services for residents and […]
Portugal’s top constitutional advisory body, the Council of State, is meeting at Belém Palace in Lisbon to analyse the international situation with a particular focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and recent developments in Venezuela. The meeting was convened President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and reflects growing concern in Lisbon over major geopolitical shifts and […]
Several hospital emergency departments in Portugal will be closed over the coming weekend, with gynaecology and obstetrics services most affected, according to official schedules released the country’s public health system. Data published on the National Health Service portal show that two gynaecology and obstetrics emergency rooms will be closed on Saturday, January 10, rising to […]
A landmark musical arrives on Portuguese stages One of Broadway’s most influential musicals is set to captivate Portuguese audiences as RENT makes its return in a major local production. Presented MTL Music Theater Lisbon and UAU, the show brings the spirit of 1990s New York to Portugal, offering a powerful blend of music storytelling and […]
The municipality of Caldas da Rainha has called for the reopening of local cinema screens that were closed shortly after Christmas, warning that the continued shutdown risks weakening cultural life in the city. The mayor revealed that Caldas da Rainha City Hall is in active contact with the management of the La Vie Shopping Mall, […]
