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The actress had a breast scan as ‘something wasn’t right’ and it found cancer. Now she’s urging other women to ask more questions. Although she felt fit and healthy, actress Samantha Womack had a gut feeling that something was wrong with her.

Portugal is among the five OECD countries where most people express concern about geopolitical risk, climate change and health-related issues when they think about a horizon of one or two years.

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Lisbon, Cascais, and Sintra councils are notifying local accommodation owners without mandatory insurance who haven’t cancelled their registration.

Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last week’s big change saw the creation of the world’s first climate-change visas. It’s a way of giving potential climate refugees some hope and some dignity, and it would certainly be an improvement on the current migration mess.

Electricity consumption in the country reached its highest level ever recorded in the national system in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year increase of 2%, REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais reported.

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The Alentejo 2030 Programme has already approved 371 projects, totalling 200 million euros in EU funds, which represents “an important step in the operationalisation of structural support” to develop the region.

Portuguese Health tech unicorn Sword Health has been selected to play a leading role in a groundbreaking healthcare initiative in the United Kingdom, alongside global tech leader Nvidia. 

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has guaranteed that coastal protection and combating coastal erosion are government priorities.

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The Prime Minister has lamented the “unexpected and tragic” death of footballer Diogo Jota in a road accident, stating that it is “a sad day for football and for national and international sport”.

OrangeSpace will open a new facility at Porto Business Plaza, featuring approximately 6,300 m² of space and 800 storage units.

Experts are urging calm and careful consideration in light of recent media speculation about a possible draft proposal that could alter Portugal’s residency and citizenship timelines.

Between January and March, Portugal ordered the departure of fewer than 200 citizens of non-EU origin. 

The Airlines for Europe Association (A4E), which represents the largest airlines in Europe, has confirmed that they have started to apply the new rules on free baggage that can be taken into the cabin.

Immigrants without a citizen card, and who need the Tax Identification Number (NIF) to deal with employment procedures or open a bank account, can now apply to the Tax and Customs Authority through the online Tax Portal.

The authorities have hoisted the red flag on Praia da Velha, Praia dos Barcos and Praia do Seixal, in the district of Setúbal, following the appearance of debris due to a fuel spill that occurred on Tuesday, the local authority reported.

The municipality of Lagoa is undergoing one of the most transformative periods in its recent history. 

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In May, the unemployment rate stood at 6.3%, unchanged from the previous month and 0.1 percentage points lower than the same period last year. Meanwhile, the employed population increased by 2.6% year-on-year.

Single-storey 4-bedroom villa with swimming pool, in the Spatia Comporta Resort condominium, 1 hour from Lisbon, in the Municipality of Grândola. 

SNS units spent 465 million euros on the payment of 17.9 million hours of overtime in 2024, a year in which the contracting of medical services cost hospitals almost 230 million euros.

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In recent years, Portugal has vigorously promoted the country’s digitalization process. The “Digital Portugal 2030” strategy introduced by the government aims to build a more open, efficient and innovative economic system. Against this background, blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency market have gradually attracted mainstream attention.

The crypto market continues to shift with fresh momentum this July as traders scan the market for coins with strong technical setups and growth potential. Projects like Hyperliquid, Ondo, TRON, and BlockDAG are gaining attention for their recent developments and price movements.

Uber will launch the “Women Drivers” service, which will allow, in Lisbon, from next week, people to choose the possibility of traveling only with female drivers or transporting exclusively female passengers.

Airbnb provides Porto City Council with a digital portal that allows it to monitor listings in real time and quickly remove accommodations that do not comply with local legislation.

The Municipality of Lagoa held a meeting with various responsible authorities to express its continued concern over the frequent incidents occurring between Praia de Albandeira and Praia de Benagil, as well as the high daily influx of visitors to this part of the municipality.

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Most homeowners have been faced with a problem or repair so small or simple that they’ve tried a bit of DIY to fix it.

Buying a home in Portugal may feel like stepping into paradise – but behind picturesque facades, financial nightmares often lurk. Recent data from Habitissimo places the average cost of refurbishing a home in Portugal at a staggering €25,000. For unwary buyers, overlooking a hidden defect can quickly turn a dream purchase into a financial catastrophe.

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The districts of Bragança, Évora, Guarda, Vila Real and Beja are today under an orange warning due to continued hot weather, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

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Keep up to date with the location and times of the Public Security Police (PSP) speed radars in July – from North to South of the country, including Madeira and the Azores.

The price of a half dozen eggs has increased by almost 28% since January, reaching €2.06 at the end of June, according to data from DECO PROteste.

More than a third of Portuguese people say they are unaware of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare or have limited knowledge, but almost half are confident in the use of the technology and call for regulation and strict control.

An agreement between the D. Luís I Foundation (Casa das Histórias – Cascais Cultural Centre) and the Municipality of Lagos has formalised a partnership that will bring the temporary exhibition “Paula Rego: Neverland” to the Lagos Cultural Centre.

AstraZeneca has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Portugal with a new strategic investment in its global services hub located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. 

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has opened a space on its website today for “scheduling visa extensions”.

On Sunday, a new absolute extreme for the month of June in mainland Portugal was reached in Mora, Évora, with the meteorological station recording 46.6° Celsius.

At least 14 flights were cancelled today at Madeira International Airport, including arrivals and departures, and three were diverted to other airports due to strong winds in the east of the island, which have been affecting operations since Monday.

Europe’s EES launches a ‘passport in your pocket’ app, enabling non-EU travellers to upload passport information and selfies ahead of their arrival.

Two Portuguese companies, GMV and FHP, are playing pivotal roles in a major European space mission aimed at fighting climate change. 

Prices of houses for sale in Portugal continue to rise, having registered an 8% increase in June compared to the same month in 2024. 

Enrolment for students who are going into the 5th grade in September begins today and guardians must complete the process by July 11th.

The Air Force begins emergency medical transport today with four helicopters available 24 hours a day, a temporary operation that also involves two aircraft from the company Gulf Med, which will only operate during the day.