Latest news and stories about expat wellbeing in government in Algarve, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Brazilian Consulate in Faro is experiencing increased demand for services from Brazilians residing in Spain, who seek faster processing times, while also providing essential social support and community engagement.
A public procurement process has been launched to build the new Central Hospital of the Algarve in Parque da Cidades, adjacent to the Algarve Stadium. The competitive tender marks a major step towards expanding regional healthcare capacity and modernising medical infrastructure. Located in a strategic urban area, the project is likely to strengthen access to a wider range of medical services for local residents and the expatriate community, attract investment and create construction and long-term healthcare jobs. Key issues to monitor include the procurement timeline, budget and financing structure, service mix and potential impacts on existing facilities and regional healthcare planning.
Home News Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible The coordinator of the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) classified the possible extinction of the Algarve delegation of the National Institute of Medical Eme
In Alcoutim, various regions are still experiencing flooding as the Guadiana River has risen to a height of six metres.
INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency) ambulances have been absent across the Algarve for 16 hours, leaving the region without emergency ambulance coverage.
Home News Algarve councils “apprehensive” about health changes Algarve councils “apprehensive” about health changes The municipalities of the Algarve have sent a motion to the Government expressing their “deep concern and apprehension” regarding a possible reorganisation of health and civil prote
Tenders for the first health centres managed by the private and social sectors, which will be established in the Algarve and Leiria, will be launched later this year, announced a source from the Ministry of Health today.
