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Slowly, slowly, government changes hierarchy in state hospitals

9 June 2026 at 17:07

In just over two years ‘in power’, the minority coalition AD government has changed two thirds of state hospital administrations. Of the 26 new presidents, 18 have links to the

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Two Lisbon museums vying for European Museum of the Year award

9 June 2026 at 16:13

Lisbon’s Design Museum (MUDE) and Lisbon Museum – Pimenta Palace are among the 34 nominees for the European Museum of the Year Award, which the organisers will host on Saturday

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Portugal’s agreement over U.S. use of Lajes Air Base to be reviewed

9 June 2026 at 15:57
Three B-2 Spirits, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, hot-pit refuel during a Bomber Task Force mission at Lajes Field, Azores, March 16, 2021. Lajes Field is key to U.S., NATO and international security efforts. It is a key communication node that provides weather, telephone, email and internet coverage to aircraft, closing a coverage gap across the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the USAF's second largest fuel reserve capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar) Copyright: public domain

With focus suddenly very much on Terceira island, in the Azores – home to Lajes Air Base, heavily used by the Americans – minister for foreign affairs Paulo Rangel has

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Number of asylum requests fell by more than a third in 2025

9 June 2026 at 15:03
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The number of asylum applications in Portugal fell by 37% in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to data released by the European Union Agency for Asylum today, which

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Braga hospital performs first cochlear implant on baby under 12-months

9 June 2026 at 13:19

A delighted team at Braga hospital is celebrating the success of its first cochlear implant surgery, performed yesterday on a baby under 12-months of age. The surgery – described as

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Accidents at level crossings in Portugal kill nine in 2025

9 June 2026 at 12:38
Service on Algarve line resumes following collision at level crossing

The 24 level crossing accidents recorded in Portugal in 2025 resulted in nine deaths, according to an official statement released today, which highlights that the number has not fallen “in

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Companies in Portugal slow down on hiring

9 June 2026 at 12:22
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Portuguese companies continue to forecast team expansions between July and September, but they are adopting a more cautious stance in hiring decisions.  According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for

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Portugal joins NATO DIANA defence startup accelerator network

9 June 2026 at 11:45

Portugal is now part of a NATO network of accelerators set up to identify and accelerate technological solutions that address the resilience and security challenges faced by its 32 member

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Funding available for centre region tech-based incubators

9 June 2026 at 11:24
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Portugal’s CCDR (Regional Coordination and Development Commission) for the centre region has announced the launch of a call for proposals aimed at technology-based incubators, with a budget of €6 million.

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Sardine stocks ‘quadruple over last decade’ – report

9 June 2026 at 11:07
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Sardine stocks have quadrupled over the last decade, thanks to changes in management practices, which have also benefited bluefin tuna and hake, according to a report released yesterday to mark

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Portugal among European countries that process most cocaine

9 June 2026 at 10:54
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Portugal is among the European countries that process the most cocaine; in 2024, four laboratories in Portugal were dismantled and 23 tonnes of the drug seized – the sixth-largest quantity

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President launches Portugal Day celebrations in Azores

9 June 2026 at 10:40

President António José Seguro is arriving in the Azores later this morning, for the Portugal Day celebrations that will this year take place on Terceira island – the home of

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