Portugal's 'Trabalho XXI' Labour Code overhaul has been rejected in parliament after Chega withdrew support, killing measures from an individual hours bank to longer fixed-term contracts and leaving existing rules in place.
Portugal is reinforcing compensation for livestock farmers hit by Iberian wolf attacks under the €3.3 million Alcateia programme, even as the Environment Minister prepares a new decree-law to further protect the species.
The SNS will now prescribe AI-guided home physiotherapy from Porto unicorn Sword Health at no cost to patients, paying a flat €200 per user a year for unlimited sessions in a bid to shrink waiting lists.
North Americans are now the biggest buyers of Portugal's most expensive homes, and Cascais has overtaken Lisbon for ultra-prime listings, with more than 50 properties on the market at a median €13.5 million.
Economy Minister Castro Almeida says the government has a plan to bring Portuguese living standards up to the EU average within 20 years, betting on growth, competitiveness and higher productivity to close one of Western Europe's widest income gaps.
Portugal's first digital grading of national exams has hit a 'recovery phase' after technical trouble scanning handwritten answers. First-phase results are due 14 July and higher-education applications open 20 July, with 56,790 public places at stake.
The expert group led by economist Jorge Bravo must hand the government its report on the sustainability of Portugal's Segurança Social by 30 June. Labour Minister Rosário Palma Ramalho expects it within days but will publish it only 'when opportune.'
