Portugal's Ombudsman asked Parliament on 16 October to rewrite the rules for reappointing peace court judges and the council that oversees them. It is a recommendation, not a law change: the 15,000 euro small-claims courts and their 70 euro fee are unchanged.
AIMA's Renewals Portal now accepts residence permits expiring between 1 July 2025 and 31 January 2027. Who qualifies, how the online renewal works, and what happens if your card has already lapsed.
Three of the five cases were imported by unvaccinated travellers and two were secondary cases. All who needed hospital care have been discharged. Here is the MMR schedule, who should check their record, and what to do if exposed.
A decree-law approved on 22 October under a parliamentary authorisation lets any heir ask a court to sell an inherited home at market value after two years, and cuts the time to accept an inheritance from ten years to two. It still needs promulgation.
IPMA's seasonal outlook, built on Copernicus models, expects November to January to run 1.0 to 1.5 °C warmer than normal on the mainland, with extra rain from December. IPMA warns the forecast is probabilistic. What it means for heating, flooding and warnings.
The USF Atlântico Norte and USF Beira Ria in Gafanha da Nazaré (Ílhavo) are closed until at least Friday 23 October after signs of rodents. Where registered patients with an acute illness should go, and what happens to booked appointments.
The Government and social partners agreed on 21 October to negotiate pushing back the 31 December deadline for employers to recover money left in the FCT. Six months is on the table. Here is how to check your balance and what the money can be used for.
