The DGS says more than 31,000 children were protected against RSV, the main cause of bronchiolitis, in a month. Every baby born since 1 April 2026 now qualifies for free; the health-centre catch-up runs to 30 October.
The Bank of Portugal's first look at mixed-rate loans leaving their fixed period: about 20 percent of 2023 contracts were renegotiated near the switch to Euribor, often for a new fixed rate. With fixed periods near two years, many more borrowers are close behind.
The Government made no counter-offer on 2027 pay or the meal allowance and will reply in early November. The 2.3 percent rise agreed with FESAP and STE stands for now. No strike has been called; the Frente Comum decides its next step on 27 October.
José Luís Carneiro says the 2027 budget deserved a no vote but the PS will abstain to avoid a political crisis. With 91 government seats against at most 81, it should clear the general vote on 27 and 28 October; the final vote is on 24 November.
Riot police broke a human chain and removed the Rossio tents shortly before 06:00 on Tuesday, making several arrests; in Porto the campers took their own tents down. Both groups say they will return. Why police acted now, and what comes next.
The Air Force's UH-60 Black Hawks took part in 56 firefighting missions this year, flying more than 200 hours and making over 900 water drops. The Defence Minister expects two C-130s with firefighting kits in 2027 and Canadair water bombers in 2029 and 2030.
Portalegre's central criminal court convicted 55 people in two MB WAY fraud cases on 16 October: 12 to serve prison terms of up to nine years, 43 suspended on condition they repay victims. SIBS and the Bank of Portugal's rules for using the app safely, and what to do if you are targeted.
