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Evora Signs 13.3 Million Euro Deal to Build Infrastructure for New Alentejo Central Hospital

Evora Signs 13.3 Million Euro Deal to Build Infrastructure for New Alentejo Central Hospital

A protocol worth 13.3 million euros for the construction of essential infrastructure serving the new Hospital Central do Alentejo (HCA) was signed in Evora on Friday, marking a milestone in one of the most important healthcare projects in southern...

Portugal Prepares Energy Crisis Legislation as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Portugal Prepares Energy Crisis Legislation as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Portugal's government confirmed on March 19, 2026, that it is preparing emergency legislation to address a potential energy crisis triggered by military escalation in the Middle East. The measures, which include price controls, supply rationing...

Lisbon Airport Launches 'Travel to Europe' App to Cut Immigration Wait Times by 60%

Lisbon Airport Launches 'Travel to Europe' App to Cut Immigration Wait Times by 60%

Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport launched the "Travel to Europe" digital border control system on March 19, 2026, cutting average immigration processing times from 10.5 minutes to 4.2 minutes through pre-arrival registration and biometric...