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Psychologist Juliana Ribeiro de Souza Revoredo is researching the emotional and professional impact on Brazilian lawyers following the sudden termination of the reciprocity agreement between the Brazilian and Portuguese Bar Associations in 2023.
The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on women's rights and combating gender-based violence. This initiative involves posting videos on social media twice a week, focusing on outreach and public safety for women.
The Mayor of Lisbon highlighted that this initiative “concretely reflects the municipality's social intervention model.”
Paulo Rangel highlights the poor conditions of the citizen who arrives in Lisbon today. Also, the PSD guarantees that the agreement for Constitutional Court judges is between the three largest parties.
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The Chega party member was dismissed from her position as a board member for social services at the Lisbon City Council after it was revealed she was allegedly renting out clandestine housing to immigrants.
A group of Americans living in Portugal is planning a protest in Lisbon later this month to express concerns about the current political situation in the United States. The demonstration, The post Americans in Portugal to stage Lisbon protest over US politics appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Stay informed about local news, avoid demonstrations, and generally maintain a low profile. These are some of the recommendations issued by the United States Department of State and shared this Tuesday by the country's embassy in Lisbon. According to the statement, the Department of State has issued a worldwide caution alert, advising...
The Brazilian consulate in Lisbon promotes actions in partnership with the Portuguese state against prejudice. The consulate offers psychological support and legal guidance to Brazilians in Portugal.
The article reports that the obstetrics and gynecology emergency services in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, will be closed starting March 16. It also highlights various local news, including upcoming national exams, cultural exhibitions like “Nós do Tejo” at Casa do Brasil, and community events such as the Enguia Festival in Salvaterra de Magos. Additionally, there are reports of five individuals detained for various crimes in Vila Franca de Xira.
Moedas addresses questions or concerns by 'calling' families to speak with him, assuring that the Municipal Chamber will support them, although the responsibility lies with the Metro, the mayor reminds.
A family of six is homeless and without support because Alenquer was not on the list.
The collapse occurred during the early hours of the morning. 23 of the 30 residents were accommodated by the local authority, while the remaining seven found alternative housing solutions.
The Chega party supports extending the state of calamity until the end of the month and expanding it to other municipalities in the West region, as well as continuing toll exemptions in areas affected by bad weather. In a statement, Chega's National Directorate and Parliamentary Group challenge the government to prolong the state of calamity and toll exemptions, citing ongoing meteorological instability and significant damages that require public resources for effective response. Sixteen people have died in Portugal due to recent storms, with many more injured and displaced, and the most affected regions include Central Portugal, Lisbon, and Alentejo. The current state of calamity, initially declared on January 29 and extended twice, is set to end this Sunday, along with the toll exemptions, despite calls from various municipalities for their continuation.
A landslide poses a risk to buildings and houses in the area.
The village in the municipality of Cartaxo was heavily affected by flooding. Several residents have already been removed from their homes due to the rising waters of the River Tejo.
There is a risk of rupture at the Retorta Dam, located in Torre Bela.
Platforms are available for the Central region and Lisbon and Tagus Valley.
The flooding of the Lisandro River has left several homes inundated and forced the evacuation of residents in Torres Vedras. According to CNN Portugal reporter Carlota Celeiro, the local authority has closed roads and schools, urging people to check available access routes.
Most are women of childbearing age from Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Senegal, Gambia, Nigeria, and Ghana, subjected to this violent practice mainly during childhood and adolescence.
A family has already been evacuated from their home in the Bairro do Segundo Torrão, and others are being assessed, confirms the Municipal Civil Protection.
A major Lisbon hospital says it is ready to start lung cancer screening, with thousands of patients already identified, as soon as funding is approved. Santa Maria Hospital has 3,500 The post Lisbon hospital ready to launch lung cancer screening pilot appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Oriente (Red Line), Rossio (Green Line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue Line) stations are open overnight until at least the early hours of Tuesday. The cold is causing concern for Lisbon City Council.
A group of mothers and children who are relatives of Ukrainian soldiers killed or missing in action landed at Lisbon airport on Saturday as part of a humanitarian mission in which Portugal will host them for three weeks, providing support for emotional rehabilitation.
The Portuguese Medical Association said today that replacing the administration of the Amadora-Sintra Local Health Unit should be prioritised over other hospitals that are not in critical situations, warning that the institution's leadership is weakened and is jeopardising patient care.
The association warns that the institution's leadership is weakened, jeopardising healthcare.
Portugal's National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) and the League of Firefighters have agreed to bolster emergency assets and coordination, concentrating deployments on the south bank of the Tagus in the Lisbon metropolitan area.
The decision was justified by the 'lack of conditions for continuing to carry out her duties'.
The number of people experiencing homelessness has risen over the past decade. At present, almost 14,500 people are living on the streets in Portugal. During this week of severe cold, RTP accompanied a group of volunteers.
Home News Critical situation in emergency rooms in Portugal Critical situation in emergency rooms in Portugal The situation regarding waiting times in emergency services is ‘very critical’ and is not expected to improve this week, particularly in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region, said the Minis
