The current situation, with several countries backtracking on policies to reduce the use of fossil fuels, demands additional effort from the United Nations (UN) and climate advocates. Opinion by Júlia Fonteles
The climate challenges for 2026
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Subaccounts are delegated access profiles on the Tax and Social Security portals that let certified accountants view clients' official data without sharing primary login credentials. By the end of January the plan is to allow both companies and individuals to create these subaccounts so accountants can manage filings more securely and efficiently, though proper authorization and data-protection steps will be required.
Lisbon City Council (Câmara Municipal de Lisboa) is the municipal government that runs the capital’s services, urban planning, public spaces and local bylaws, led by an elected mayor and councilors. Because the council can set rules on alcohol consumption in public areas, the scheduled meeting on the 14th will decide any new limits intended to reduce nighttime noise and disturbances in the city.
The Algarve Local Health Unit (Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve) is the public organisation that manages hospitals, primary care centres and emergency services across the Algarve region. Expats living in the Algarve rely on it for emergency care, specialist appointments and local public-health information, and should register with a family doctor in its network to access most services.
If you need emergency care and a local ED is understaffed, call 112 for life‑threatening situations or contact the national health triage line (SNS 24) for urgent guidance; the operator can direct you to the nearest hospital with capacity or arrange an ambulance. As an expat, also consider local private hospitals or clinics if available and keep your health insurance details and ID ready to speed up admission.
The Algarve Local Health Unit ("Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve") is the public body that runs many of the region's hospitals, primary care centres and emergency services under the SNS, coordinating local clinical services and on‑call rotas. For expats it matters because this unit manages the nearest public hospitals and urgent care options, so knowing which facility covers your area helps you find emergency care, vaccination services and routine NHS appointments.
