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Alenquer(67)Amadora(396)Arruda dos Vinhos(18)Azambuja(45)Cadaval(5)Cascais(736)Lisbon(11564)Loures(340)Lourinhã(24)Mafra(112)Odivelas(103)Oeiras(668)Sintra(651)Sobral de Monte Agraço(18)Torres Vedras(118)Vila Franca de Xira(170)

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  • Vila Franca de Xira(170)

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Obstetrics emergency services to close in Lisbon area

📍 Lisboa🩺 Health🏛️ Government#emergency-services+3 more

Regional obstetrics emergency services at hospitals in Barreiro and Vila Franca de Xira will close in mid‑March, with pregnant patients from Barreiro redirected to Hospital Garcia de Orta in Almada and those from Vila Franca sent to Hospital de Loures, RTP reports. Local users and politicians have criticised the decision as political and a strategic error, saying it will lengthen journeys for urgent maternity care. Expect changes to where to go for labour emergencies and check the receiving hospitals’ guidance if you live in those municipalities.

3 sources →24 Feb
Obstetrics emergency services to close in Lisbon area

Critical TechWorks to recruit 300 employees in 2026

📍 Lisboa💼 Work#job-creation+3 more

Critical TechWorks plans to hire about 300 people in 2026, ECO reports, expanding its workforce as part of a growth push in the tech sector. The new roles may span development, operations and support functions; the company frames the recruitment as part of ongoing investment in local teams. Jobseekers and tech professionals should watch the firm's careers pages and local recruitment events for openings. Workers and recruiters in Portugal's tech scene may see increased hiring competition in the coming months.

Critical TechWorks is a technology and engineering company active in Portugal that builds software for the automotive sector; the company said it plans to hire 300 employees in 2026. That hiring push is relevant for tech professionals looking for jobs in Portugal and for anyone tracking growth in the country's automotive software industry.

1 source →24 Feb
Critical TechWorks to recruit 300 employees in 2026

New measures restrict construction across 71,000 hectares

📍 Lisboa🚇 Infrastructure#government-policy+3 more

The government has approved preventive measures for the proposed new Lisbon airport that cover 71,000 hectares across seven municipalities, ECO reports. From Saturday, urban operations in Alcochete, Benavente, Coruche, Montemor‑o‑Novo, Montijo, Palmela and Vendas Novas now require a positive opinion from the National Civil Aviation Authority (Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil or ANAC). Property developers, homeowners and municipal planners in the affected areas should check whether planned works now need ANAC sign-off.

ANAC (Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil) is Portugal's national civil aviation regulator, responsible for safety oversight, licensing and economic regulation of airlines, airports and ground-handling services. It oversees tenders and issues licences such as the recent ground-handling awards for Lisbon, Porto and Faro, so its decisions directly affect airport operations, service providers and related jobs.

1 source →21 Feb
New measures restrict construction across 71,000 hectares

Foreign taxpayers younger, more claim family benefits

📍 Lisboa💶 Finance🏛️ Government#foreign-taxpayers+3 more

Observador reports that over the past decade foreign taxpayers in Portugal have become younger and increasingly receive family benefits, with concentrations now in the Lisbon, Faro and Setúbal districts. The shift affects benefit patterns and local public-service demand in those regions. Those advising immigrant households or working in local administrations should note the changing demographic and benefit profile.

1 source →21 Feb
Foreign taxpayers younger, more claim family benefits

Recent stories

To survive the summer in Lisbon, Ajitama has dishes to share

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+1 more

With high temperatures outside, many people do not feel like eating a hot meal, and for this reason, over the years, Ajitama has sought to respond with fresher options at this time of year.

publico.pt42m ago

Jazz em Agosto at the Gulbenkian kicks off with a solo by Joachim Kühn, a "rarity"

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#jazz+2 more

August is synonymous with jazz music at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, and this year is no exception. The 42nd edition of Jazz em Agosto begins this Friday, July 31st, with a programme curated by artistic director Rui Neves. It includes 14 concerts, with the majority—nine—taking place in the outdoor amphitheatre, aimed at a wider audience. Today's opening performance by Joachim Kühn will be held in the Grand Auditorium, the only show in that venue. The institution highlights that hearing the 82-year-old jazz innovator in a solo piano performance is a rarity, as he rarely performs solo by his own choice. The festival continues throughout the week and concludes on the weekend of August 8th and 9th with performances by artists such as Pat Thomas, Tomas Fujiwara, the Chicago Underground Duo, and SML.

dn.pt1h ago
Jazz em Agosto at the Gulbenkian kicks off with a solo by Joachim Kühn, a "rarity"

Numa Acquires Lisbon Serviced Apartments

📍 Lisboa🏠 Property💶 Finance#real-estate+2 more
THP NewsTHP News1h ago

GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#animal-welfare+2 more

GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com1h ago
GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra

GNR rescues dog buried alive in Mafra

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life#emergency-services

After the rescue, the animal was transported to the Mafra Municipality Official Animal Collection Centre.

cmjornal.pt2h ago
GNR rescues dog buried alive in Mafra

Buried alive: dog rescued by the GNR in Mafra

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#animal-welfare+1 more

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Buried alive: dog rescued by the GNR in Mafra

Calls grow ‘to flunk’ Portugal’s education minister amid exam marking fiasco

📍 Lisboa🎓 Education🏛️ Government#education-quality+2 more
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Lisbon hosts international meeting on emotional health with actor Júlio Rocha

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#mental-health+2 more

At a time when topics such as anxiety, burnout, stress, and work-life balance are increasingly prominent in public debate, Lisbon will host an event dedicated to these themes in September. The seventh edition of Women's Inspiration will take place on September 27th at the Alto dos Moinhos auditorium. The international summit brings together experts in emotional health, leadership, communication, and human development to discuss well-being strategies, interpersonal relationships, and team management. The event will feature guests from Portugal, Brazil, and Portuguese-speaking African countries, including the first Portuguese appearance by Brazilian actor Júlio Rocha. Other speakers include Anel Imanbay and Nilza Rodrigues. Created by Brazilian entrepreneur Aline Castelo Branco, the event aims to promote emotional skills and conscious leadership, with organizers expecting around 350 participants.

dnbrasil.dn.ptdnbrasil.dn.pt2h ago
Lisbon hosts international meeting on emotional health with actor Júlio Rocha

Eight-year prison sentence for inmate who used temporary release to commit new crimes

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The 46-year-old defendant was on the run from Carregueira prison for almost a month.

cmjornal.pt3h ago
Eight-year prison sentence for inmate who used temporary release to commit new crimes

Homeless man convicted of murder in abandoned building in Lisbon

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The assailant fled to Gare do Oriente but was arrested at the scene.

cmjornal.pt3h ago
Homeless man convicted of murder in abandoned building in Lisbon

The State does not take care: Isaltino Morais criticises the Government after a brush fire in Linda-a-Velha

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government🌱 Environment#public-safety+1 more

The Mayor of Oeiras says the municipality could have maintained the land if there had been a request from the Montenegro executive.

cmjornal.pt3h ago
The State does not take care: Isaltino Morais criticises the Government after a brush fire in Linda-a-Velha

Pianist Joachim Kühn opens the 42nd Gulbenkian Jazz festival

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#jazz+2 more

The Jazz in August programme includes 14 concerts and aims to reaffirm its identity of showcasing the current creative and original jazz scene. Joachim Kühn's concert will open the festival.

observador.pt3h ago
Pianist Joachim Kühn opens the 42nd Gulbenkian Jazz festival

PS wants to hear from the Minister of Education at the Parliament's Standing Committee

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government🎓 Education#government-policy+1 more

This request will be made by the socialists this morning at the conference of leaders meeting convened by the President of Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco.

cmjornal.pt4h ago
PS wants to hear from the Minister of Education at the Parliament's Standing Committee

PS wants to hear from the Minister of Education at the Parliament's Standing Committee

📍 Lisboa🎓 Education🏛️ Government#education-quality+1 more

The PS announced this Friday, July 31, that it will request the presence of the Minister of Education at the Parliament's Standing Committee, presenting this request at the leaders' conference meeting taking place in parliament. The announcement was made by socialist leader Marcos Perestrello at a press conference at the PS national headquarters in Lisbon. This request will be made by the socialists this morning at the leaders' conference meeting convened by the President of Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, following a request from Chega for the Standing Committee to hold a debate with the Ministers of Internal Administration and Justice. Marcos Perestrello said he “hopes there will be no resistance” from the government parties to block this hearing of the Minister of Education, Fernando Alexandre. The Assembly of the Republic returns to discuss an unlikely attempt to hear Luís Neves. 70% of the 2nd phase exams graded without issues. Start of secondary education postponed to September 21.

dn.pt4h ago
PS wants to hear from the Minister of Education at the Parliament's Standing Committee

Access conditions to public transport continue to constrain and even inhibit inclusive mobility

📍 Lisboa🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+2 more

A report by the Ombudsman reveals that people with disabilities and reduced mobility face significant barriers to using public transport in Lisbon and Porto. Despite legal protections, issues such as broken elevators, lack of integrated assistance, and poor information accessibility often force these passengers to stop using public transport entirely, frequently without even filing formal complaints. The Ombudsman recommends urgent improvements in infrastructure maintenance, real-time information, and operator accountability to ensure autonomous and dignified travel.

dn.pt5h ago
Access conditions to public transport continue to constrain and even inhibit inclusive mobility

Portuguese Youth Orchestra gives charity concert in support of the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Blind Home Foundation

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#entertainment+1 more

It is a charity initiative to support the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Blind Home Foundation. The Portuguese Youth Orchestra and conductor Pedro Carneiro are giving a charity concert tonight at the Capitólio Theatre in Lisbon.

rtp.pt6h ago
Portuguese Youth Orchestra gives charity concert in support of the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Blind Home Foundation

"You force me to break my silence": Luís Neves' predecessor at the PJ responds to the current minister's criticisms

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#public-safety+1 more

“Your recent public intervention, broadcast live, forces me to break that silence, in defence of my good name and the prestige of the Judiciary Police,” says Almeida Rodrigues

cnnportugal.iol.pt7h ago
"You force me to break my silence": Luís Neves' predecessor at the PJ responds to the current minister's criticisms

The Dream That Never Stops Chasing Us

📍 Lisboa🎭 Culture#literature+1 more
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Lisbon. Benfica parish uses PRR funds to build affordable housing

📍 Lisboa🏠 Property🏛️ Government#property-market+2 more

The president of the Benfica Parish Council, Ricardo Marques, points out that the choice of modular/industrial construction saved on building and labour costs.

rtp.pt7h ago
Lisbon. Benfica parish uses PRR funds to build affordable housing

Health centres ignore AIMA delays and cancel registration of patients waiting for renewed residence permits

📍 Lisboa🩺 Health🛂 Immigration#healthcare+3 more

Health centres are reportedly cancelling the registrations of immigrants who fail to present updated residence permits within two months of expiration, despite widespread delays at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). The new requirement, linked to updates in the National User Registry (RNU), is causing concern among pregnant women and other vulnerable groups who are unable to renew their documents on time due to administrative backlogs. The Ministry of Health has not yet clarified whether these delays were considered when implementing the new rules.

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Health centres ignore AIMA delays and cancel registration of patients waiting for renewed residence permits

Former PJ director Almeida Rodrigues breaks silence and rebuts criticism from Luís Neves

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

In defence of his tenure, the former official highlighted several significant investments made “in the midst of a financial crisis,” namely the completion of the new PJ headquarters building in Lisbon.

cmjornal.pt7h ago
Former PJ director Almeida Rodrigues breaks silence and rebuts criticism from Luís Neves

IMOCA Joyeux vessel arrives in Cascais to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities through work

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life💼 Work#social-inclusion+1 more

The IMOCA Joyeux vessel arrives in Cascais today to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through work, as part of an initiative by the Café Joyeux project that aims to raise awareness among companies and the community about inclusive and sustainable employment.

rtp.pt7h ago

Soak Up the Last of Summer with Luster Hotel as Your Stylish City Base

📍 Lisboa🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more
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Soak Up the Last of Summer with Luster Hotel as Your Stylish City Base

Wells aims to reach 350 stores by 2030. That means 10 openings per year and an annual investment of 10 million

📍 Lisboa🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#retail+2 more

In the days following the opening of the new Wells store at Centro Colombo in mid-July, social media was flooded with videos showcasing the different areas, brands, and services, as well as a famous '600-euro value' goodie bag that reached the first interested customers and influencers (or simply interested individuals)...

eco.sapo.pt8h ago
Wells aims to reach 350 stores by 2030. That means 10 openings per year and an annual investment of 10 million

TAAG’s Dreamliner Debut on Lisbon Route Signals Growing Opportunities for Nairobi Connectivity

📍 Lisboa🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#aviation+2 more
Kenya Association of Travel AgentsKenya Association of Travel Agents8h ago

A robbery at São Bento?

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#crime-report+2 more

The break-in at André Ventura's office, the doubts surrounding the Minister of Internal Administration, and the controversial trip of influencers to Israel are under debate on Geração V.

observador.pt9h ago
A robbery at São Bento?

CIP study proposes court decisions within 90 days

📍 Lisboa🏛️ Government⚖️ Legal#legal-reforms+1 more

The authors propose that the Government focus its efforts on a single goal which, they say, will drive other reforms.

cmjornal.pt14h ago
CIP study proposes court decisions within 90 days

Judge releases thieves who posed as doctors to rob the elderly and sick from prison

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Sintra Court decision due to excessive duration of pre-trial detention.

cmjornal.pt14h ago
Judge releases thieves who posed as doctors to rob the elderly and sick from prison

Carris will not reinstate employees involved in pension scheme

📍 Lisboa🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+2 more

The company informed the workers that they will not be rehired. Retirement requests have “definitive effects”.

cmjornal.pt14h ago
Carris will not reinstate employees involved in pension scheme

Tenant suspected of killing fellow countryman who took him in in Lisbon

📍 Lisboa⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

A Ukrainian man found hiding in one of the apartment's bedrooms had been evicted. He claims self-defence.

cmjornal.pt14h ago
Tenant suspected of killing fellow countryman who took him in in Lisbon