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The government has allocated 15 million euros for urgent beach restoration following significant coastline damage caused by recent severe weather, with total repair costs estimated at 200 million euros.
The Portuguese government approved construction of the new Central Hospital of the Algarve with a maximum budget of €426.6 million spread over 27 years and an annual cap of €50 million. Operations are expected to begin in 2031. The financing structure signals a long-term public investment approach with potential fiscal and timeline risks to monitor, while promising a significant upgrade to regional healthcare infrastructure.
Two political returns in the Algarve, separated by only two days, have outlined the key themes for the new political year. Luís Montenegro presented economic results, announced new measures, and projected a decade of governance in the image of Cavaco Silva. José Luís Carneiro responded with a fierce offensive against the Government, evoking the majority of António Guterres...
The two mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, are still “exchanging messages” and in contact with Iran, but with no visible results so far. Also, João Faria wins at the Cincinnati ATP.
Constitutional revision, pensions, and responses to storms. At this moment, there are four active wildfires in mainland Portugal. And Portugal leaves the European Athletics Championships with three medals.
José Luís Carneiro used the Socialist Party's rentrée in Olhão to launch a strong offensive against Luís Montenegro's government. Drawing parallels to António Guterres' 1995 campaign, Carneiro aimed to position the PS as a credible alternative, criticizing the government's handling of national exams, economic performance, healthcare promises, and housing costs, while demanding transparency regarding the state's acquisition of REN shares.
At the party's rentrée in Olhão, José Luís Carneiro argued that it is up to the Government to ensure political stability.
At the PS rentrée in Olhão, in the Algarve, the socialist leader demanded answers from Montenegro regarding the State's entry into REN and announced that he will summon the new organic law of INEM to Parliament.
Statements from the Vitória SC coach following the Sporting vs. Vitória SC match. The FC Porto manager previews the duel in Vila do Conde. Also, Luís Montenegro's speech at the Festa do Pontal.
Decision made following the death of cyclist Finlay Tarling during Friday's stage. Additionally, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island in Indonesia; the country has already issued a tsunami warning.
Three aftershocks followed. Authorities asked residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. Additionally, Montenegro criticises modern censorship, where only controversies are discussed.
It is with the Festa do Pontal this Friday that the PSD kicks off the political rentrée. The traditional social-democratic meeting returns to the Calçadão de Quarteira in Loulé to mark 50 years, and will have Luís Montenegro as its main protagonist, who is expected to be present from 7 pm as party president and...
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The IMF forecasts a controlled deficit but warns of rising inflation due to the war. This is the headline of the DN for Wednesday, April 15. The fund outlines a grim scenario for this year and beyond, stating that the world is already facing an economic shock and that if the war in the Middle East does not end, a severe oil and economic crisis will follow. It urges central banks to hold off on interest rate hikes if possible. Download the full version of the DN at the link below. The photo highlight features Pope Leo XIV in Algeria; the 'son of Saint Augustine' is moved by the ruins of Hippo. Other topics: Court of Auditors, end of prior visa approval: mayors support the change and reject the risk of lack of control; USA-Iran, new round of negotiations underway one day after naval blockade; Health, the state paid 249 million to temporary doctors, with the Algarve investing the most; Court, trial for the death of Odair Moniz resumes today with more witnesses; Apps, the Portuguese follow central banks and invest in gold in times of war; Mario Martone: 'I like to use cinema as a time machine'; Champions League: Arsenal vs. Sporting, a place in history and millions more are at stake.
The municipal councils of Lagoa and Loulé have announced record budgets for 2026, increasing their spending to unprecedented levels. Loulé’s budget for this year crosses the €220 million mark, around The post Algarve municipalities approve record budgets appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Construction was approved by the Government this Friday for a maximum amount of €426.6 million.
The Council of Ministers has approved an advance related to the Central Hospital of the Algarve, fulfilling a commitment that was first promised in October.
The construction of the new Algarve Central Hospital has been approved by the Council of Ministers, the Government announced on Friday. The investment in the project will be “more than €420 million”, to be carried out as a public–private partnership (PPP), resulting in a total charge of €1.1 billion to the State.
On Friday, the Government approved at the Council of Ministers an increase in health investment, including launching the public tender for the construction of the Algarve Central Hospital.
The Algarve’s elusive Central Hospital project is set to go back out to public tender, nearly two decades after the project was first announced. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro told Parliament The post New tender for Algarve Central Hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident.
