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The PSP is investigating what might have happened.
Loures will now receive pregnant women from Vila Franca de Xira. Officials state that the service is finally organised.
The clinical director of the hospital area states that there are currently five nurses and four doctors available to meet the needs of patients.
The regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department at Loures hospital, which opened today, has full teams and rosters to ensure a safe, predictable, and timely response for patients, an official from the institution assured today.
The Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in Loures launches the first regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department, operating 24/7 to address healthcare staffing shortages.
The gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department in Vila Franca de Xira is closed this Monday, and patients are being redirected to Loures.
The service will operate 24 hours a day, every day, at the Beatriz Ângelo Hospital.
The article highlights that Infraestruturas de Portugal has resolved over 90% of road closures across the country. Additionally, it reports the opening of the first regional emergency department at Loures Hospital on Monday. Other updates include economic concerns about rising fuel prices despite discounts, political developments such as José Luís Carneiro's re-election within the Socialist Party, and ongoing international tensions in the Middle East involving Israel's new offensive and attacks on US bases in Iran. Local news also covers a support initiative for psychological aid in Coimbra due to bad weather.
The article provides various updates related to Portugal, including infrastructure improvements with over 90% of road closures resolved by Infraestruturas de Portugal, and the opening of a regional emergency department at Hospital de Loures scheduled for Monday. Additionally, it reports a tragic motorcycle accident in Setúbal resulting in a fatality.
The animals escaped from their owner and were running loose on the CRIL motorway. Odivelas firefighters captured them.
Driver without a licence and with a history of fleeing was intercepted after weaving at high speed on the bridge. A 28-year-old PSP officer was hospitalised.
The Almada Fire Department was mobilised to the scene.
The Lisbon Metro informed the PSP on March 6th that “the conditions for reopening have been met.” Activities have been redirected to the Rato station for 73 days.
On January 27, as Storm Kristin approached the country, and with uncertainties about where it would strike, Civil Protection warned of gusts up to 150 km/h and placed the coastal area between Setúbal and Viana do Castelo on maximum alert. Today we know that wind speeds exceeded ...
The fire broke out near the Oriente station due to a buildup of debris in the fan.
Storm Regina is being felt in some regions of mainland Portugal.
The article discusses ongoing construction work by the Câmara de Lisboa following a landslide in the Graça neighborhood. It highlights the city's response to the incident and the measures being taken to address the situation. The article is part of a broader news context, including various updates on social issues and political developments in Portugal.
The collapse occurred during the early hours of the morning.
The reduction in the alert level is due to the gradual return of the river to its normal flow. However, several roads remain affected and areas continue to be flooded.
The closure was implemented as a preventive measure to minimise the entry of rainwater.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
Measures may cause disruptions to circulation on Friday morning.
At 03:23 an explosion at a building under construction in Algés damaged nearby vehicles and neighbouring homes. The cause has not yet been established and authorities are investigating; emergency services responded to secure the site and assess injuries and structural risks. Analytically, investigators will likely examine sources such as gas leaks, construction materials or workmanship failures, while officials must prioritise resident safety, site stabilization and a transparent inquiry into regulatory compliance.
By 20:00 mainland Portugal had recorded 713 incidents linked to severe weather, concentrated in the North region and Lisbon and the Tagus Valley. A landslide in Porto Salvo put a home at risk and prompted authorities to rehouse one family in Oeiras; emergency services managed widespread calls and localised interventions. The figures underline pressure on local emergency capacity and highlight continued public-safety and accommodation challenges as adverse conditions persist.
