Twenty road deaths over festive period in Portugal
Nine people died between December 27 and January 1 Twenty people have died in road accidents in Portugal since the start of GNR police’s Operation ‘Christmas and New Year 2024/2025’
Portuguese managerial switch at AC Milan
Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição, who had been without a club since his departure from FC Porto this summer, has been announced as the new head coach of Italian football giant
Free incontinence supplies for economically disadvantaged in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, people with more than 60% disability and documented economic hardship will have access to free incontinence supplies, including diapers, pads, and briefs, through Portugal’s National Health
Doctors, government reach agreement on 10% pay rise
Agreement also aims to “strengthen the SNS and ensure doctors have better working conditions” The Independent Doctors’ Union (SIM) and the government reached an agreement on Monday which provides for
Five killed in accidents on Portuguese roads between December 27-30
Five killed in accidents on Portuguese roads between December 27-30 At least five people died on Portuguese roads between Friday, December 27 and Monday, 30, according to provisional data from
Several A&E departments across Portugal closed today and New Year’s Day
SNS Executive Board strongly encourages citizens to contact the SNS 24 hotline before heading to an emergency department Several emergency services in Portugal, spanning Gynaecology/Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and General Care, are
Quarteira football club looks to attract more expat fans and sponsors
At a networking event for sponsors held at Quarteira’s municipal stadium on December 18, club representatives outlined an ambitious vision for Quarteirense, which involves attracting more expatriate fans and securing
Faro Hospital suspends surgical emergency services for 24 hours
Faro Hospital’s surgical emergency department closed this Monday (December 30) at 9am and will remain closed until Tuesday at 9am, according to SIC. Patients requiring urgent surgery will be redirected
2025 brings record number of races to Algarve racetrack
23 events have been confirmed at the Algarve racetrack The Algarve International Circuit (AIA) will host a record number of races in 2025, with 23 events already confirmed. Racetrack bosses
Toll prices to increase on major Portuguese motorways on January 1
Brisa announced the price hikes today Starting on January 1, 2025, toll prices for full trips on key motorways in Portugal will rise, according to concession company Brisa. The cost