Portugal has already received the green light from the European Commission and will launch by April the first tender for so-called “critical infrastructure resilience” covering hospitals, airports and telecommunications-related buildings. The aim is to prepare essential services to continue operating even in emergency situations, such as major failures in the power supply.
Energy: Portugal launches tender to ensure hospitals can operate independently during power outages
Tuesday, 13 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.






