Chega leader André Ventura has stated that his party may propose changes to labour law in Parliament, even if the government reaches an agreement with the General Union of Workers (União Geral de Trabalhadores or UGT). While the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD) insists on the importance of social dialogue, Chega maintains that it will seek to amend the legislation once it reaches the Assembly of the Republic.

Emergency services on the south bank of the Tagus are under pressure as the obstetrics and gynaecology department at Barreiro Hospital closes permanently this Wednesday. Patients are being redirected to hospitals in Almada and Setúbal, while staff at the Garcia de Orta Hospital report that rosters are at their limit. Meanwhile, Luís Duarte Costa has resigned as director of the Amadora-Sintra emergency department, citing the hospital's inability to transfer patients to wards due to a lack of beds.

The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, is expected to announce the reactivation of a dedicated traffic brigade within the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR). This measure is part of a new national strategy to reduce road accidents, which will also include an increase in speed cameras and updated traffic regulations by the end of the year.

The government has updated the payment rates for private providers contracted by the SNS to perform diagnostic and therapeutic exams. The Ministry of Health stated the measure aims to reduce access constraints for patients, specifically for ultrasounds and mammograms, and includes the introduction of digital breast tomosynthesis to the list of covered procedures.

The government has submitted a request to the European Union Solidarity Fund for over 5.3 billion euros to cover damages caused by seven consecutive storms between January and February. The funds are intended for the reconstruction of public infrastructure and emergency interventions, particularly in the Central region.

Expenditure on temporary doctors, known as tarefeiros, reached 249.7 million euros in 2025, marking a 17% increase from the previous year. The National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS) relies on these contracts to maintain emergency department operations, with the Algarve Local Health Unit reporting the highest costs.

Luís Duarte Costa has resigned as director of the General Emergency Service at the Amadora-Sintra Local Health Unit. He cited the failure to implement a plan to manage patients permanently admitted to the emergency department due to a lack of hospital beds and social cases as the primary reason for his departure.

The European Commission stated that initial constraints in the new European Entry/Exit System are normal, but emphasized that resolving these issues at airports is the responsibility of individual member states. The system, which came into force last Friday, caused significant delays at Portuguese airports over the weekend.

Francisco Pinheiro Catalão has been sworn in as the new Secretary of State for Health Management. He succeeds Francisco Rocha Gonçalves, who was dismissed from the role at his own request.

The Avenida Marginal and the Cascais railway line will close on Saturday night in Algés to allow for the installation of a new pedestrian bridge. Rail services between Cais do Sodré and Caxias will be suspended starting at 9:00 PM, with road traffic closures beginning at 10:00 PM.

The Public Prosecution Service has archived the inquiry into alleged harassment at the Centre for Social Studies (Centro de Estudos Sociais or CES) of the University of Coimbra. The decision follows the expiration of the six-month legal window for victims to file formal complaints regarding the alleged conduct.

Global oil prices have climbed above 100 dollars per barrel following a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move, announced by Donald Trump, aims to restrict Iranian oil revenues amid collapsing diplomatic negotiations. The situation has triggered significant market uncertainty and increased costs for energy and consumer goods in Portugal.

The Braga Hospital, a surgeon, and an insurance company have been ordered to pay 132,000 euros in damages to the parents of a 33-year-old patient who died following surgery. The court ruled that the surgeon failed to address post-operative complications, specifically an untreated abscess, which constituted medical malpractice.

Pacheco Pereira challenged André Ventura to a debate after the Chega leader claimed that 'shortly after the 25th of April there were more political prisoners than there were before the 25th of April 1974'.