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Portugal Resident13 Jul

Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay increases

Portugal’s health sector anti-fraud commission is investigating salary increases approved at the country’s shared hospital services organisation (SUCH) amid suspicions that senior executives may have authorised pay rises from which The post Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay incre

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police

The tortuous and eye-wateringly expensive investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has taken a fresh turn, say reports in the media, after Scotland Yard reportedly received what The post Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police appeared first on Portug

The Portugal News13 Jul

Exploring Beyond Lisbon and Porto: A Guide to the Portuguese North and Silver Coast

Many American immigrants direct their attention exclusively toward Lisbon and Porto, which are undoubtedly magnificent cities. Nevertheless, the Portuguese North and the Silver Coast present an exceptional preview of your future life, representing outstanding areas for both investment and lifestyle.

The Portugal News13 Jul

Forbes 30 Under 30 recognises Gonçalo Santos on a journey that began in Madeira and now reaches the Algarve

Gonçalo Santos has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Forbes Portugal’s 30 Under 30, recognising young leaders making a significant impact in business and society before the age of 30.

The Portugal News13 Jul

British authorities receive dossier containing new leads in the Madeleine McCann case

In recent weeks, Scotland Yard has received a dossier considered “crucial” to the investigation into Madeleine McCann’s disappearance.

PT
Postal13 Jul

Tavira Plaza avança com produção de energia solar para reduzir pegada ambiental

Centro comercial vai instalar 1324 painéis solares, com capacidade de 814 kWp, para produzir cerca de 1,4 GWh por ano

Portugal Resident12 Jul

Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base

The Azores Regional Government is launching an independent scientific investigation into decades of pollution linked to the U.S. Air Force’s use of Lajes Base on Terceira Island. According to an The post Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base appeared firs

Portugal Resident12 Jul

INEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest

INEM, the country’s institute of medical emergency has launched an internal investigation after a 48-year-old man died following a cardiac arrest in Caldas das Taipas, over which emergency responders from The post INEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest appeared first on Portugal

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Postal12 Jul

Bombeiro queimou filha de 4 anos com este objeto e acabou condenado a pagar 210 euros

Uma criança de quatro anos sofreu queimaduras na barriga enquanto estava em casa do pai, bombeiro

The Portugal News12 Jul

Portugal to review foreign investment rules

Portugal is reviewing its foreign investment screening, as new EU rules will require stricter checks on deals involving sensitive sectors such as energy, transport, defence, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

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Postal12 Jul

Demora na Justiça leva à absolvição de 15 arguidos; Ministério Público anuncia recurso

Acusação apontava para 472 mil euros em prestações indevidas, mas a demora da Justiça extinguiu o processo; o MP considera a decisão ilegal

PT
Jornal do Algarve12 Jul

Albufeira vai passa a gerir a recolha dos ecopontos e porta a porta no concelho

Na sequência de um protocolo com a ALGAR – Valorização e Tratamento de Resíduos Sólidos, a Câmara Municipal de Albufeira assumiu a gestão operacional da recolha seletiva dos ecopontos e da recolha porta a porta comercial em todo o concelho. De acordo com um comunicado da autarquia, a transferência de competências repre

The Portugal News12 Jul

Azores highlighted commitment to environmental literacy

The Azorean government highlighted its commitment to environmental literacy and capacity building for conservation and enforcement teams, revealing that over 45 million euros have been channelled through the LIFE Programme into the management and preservation of protected areas.

PT
Postal12 Jul

Trabalhadores da Mercadona de Santarém escrevem carta aberta ao presidente da empresa onde se fala em “medo” e “abuso de poder”

Carta aberta dirigida ao presidente da Mercadona denuncia alegadas práticas laborais numa loja em Santarém

PT
Postal11 Jul

Mecânico com 40 anos de experiência revela o carro usado que comprou por menos de 600 euros e nunca o deixou ficar mal

Comprar um carro usado por menos de 600 euros e mantê-lo em circulação durante cerca de 15 anos sem avarias graves parece improvável, mas foi isso que aconteceu a um mecânico com mais de quatro décadas de experiência. O profissional revela agora qual foi o modelo que nunca o deixou “ficar mal”. Escolher um automóvel...

PT
Jornal do Algarve11 Jul

“O melhor do país”

Em conferência de imprensa realizada no Palacete Fialho (Rua Lethes) foi apresentada pelo Grupo de Saúde Lusíadas o que será o «melhor e mais moderno hospital privado do País. Com um investimento de 60 milhões de euros e em construção na Lejana de Baixo estará concluído em finais de 2027 oferecendo uma capacidade técni

The Portugal News11 Jul

Lucky Recovery

A valuable painting by Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla, estimated to be worth up to 150,000 euros, was returned after a passerby picked it up from a Seville pavement, attracted by its gold frame. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Portugal municipality improving road conditions

The Municipality of Covilhã will invest approximately two million euros in the refurbishment of several roads to improve traffic conditions within the municipality.

PT
Jornal do Algarve11 Jul

O défice do SNS

Mais de mil milhões de euros, mais exatamente 1035 milhões, o défice do Serviço Nacional de Saúde no ano de 2025. Verba exorbitante, mas nada que não possa ser coberto pelos dividendos de 1.25 mil milhões de Euros proporcionados ao Estado pela Caixa Geral de Depósitos, o seu Banco, também com funções sociais, que no […

The Portugal News11 Jul

US Business

9 in 10 US companies in Ireland plan to maintain or increase their workforce over the next year, according to an American Chamber of Commerce Ireland survey. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Portugal needs more gazelles and less bureaucracy

For many years we have become accustomed to measuring the vitality of the Portuguese economy by the number of companies created. 

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals

The Portuguese government plans to create six large business and industrial parks across the country in a bid to attract multinational companies that might otherwise invest elsewhere, Economy and Territorial The post Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases

Health authorities are continuing to investigate a mysterious outbreak in Caldas da Rainha after the number of people reporting symptoms consistent with food poisoning or gastroenteritis rose to 122, while The post Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Postal11 Jul

Lusíadas reforça aposta no Algarve com hospital de 60 milhões em Faro

Algarve soma apostas dos Lusíadas: Vilamoura abriu em 2025 e Faro terá hospital de 60 milhões com 500 empregos previstos