General news and current affairs from across Portugal.
A normative order published on 28 October lets specialist nurse midwives run low-risk antenatal care and request tests and scans in health centres whose local health unit adopts the model, with a named doctor still in the loop.
The environment minister told parliament that lower-income households will get up to 80 percent support to buy an electric vehicle in 2027, and the general Fundo Ambiental incentive will rise to 50 million euros. No rules or dates have been published yet.
The SFRCI has withdrawn its 24-hour strike at CP on 30 October after a meeting with the ministry, so trains should run normally. The union warns it can strike again if promises are not kept. What passengers who changed their plans should do.
The 2026 Lancet Countdown puts older people in Portugal at 16.3 heatwave days each last year, and attributes about four in five of the average resident's heatwave days to climate change. What the data say, and the DGS advice.
Pending first-instance tax cases fell from 39,912 to 18,480 between 2020 and 2025, the FFMS "Portugal Fiscal" study shows. Arbitration at CAAD now takes a third of disputes and decides in 4.5 months on average. The deadlines and fees if you challenge the AT.
📘 Featured Guide Becoming a Tax Resident in Portugal When you become tax resident in Portugal, the 183-day and home tests, how to change your tax address, and how to prove residence abroad.
Tabuaço council is urging residents to oppose a floating solar and wind hybrid on the Vilar reservoir, citing water supply, tourism and firefighting aircraft. The APA consultation is open until 24 November; here is what is planned and how to comment.
