CCDR: José Apolinário re-elected in the Algarve with 75.91%
José Apolinário, the sole candidate, approaches his re-election with 'great responsibility' and highlights core priorities for the next term: health, housing, the water sector and education.
Sintra City Council promises a home to the family affected by Gabriel's illness
Ana Rita Pinheiro doesn't work so she can care for her five-year-old son, who has cerebral palsy.
'Back Home': Socialist Party wants to create transitional housing to reduce social institutionalisation
The Socialist Party (PS) will submit a bill titled “Coming Home” to Parliament proposing the creation of transitional residences aimed at reducing social institutionalisation. The policy seeks to shift care from large institutions to local, secure accommodation that supports reintegration, bridging healthcare and housing needs. Analytically, the measure could advance deinstitutionalisation and community-based care, but its success will depend on funding, local delivery capacity, regulatory safeguards and clear pathways to permanent housing.
Left concerned about health and housing calls for a 'change of course'
Left-wing parties reacted to the President of the Republic's New Year's message.
Gouveia e Melo names 'the slow pace of the justice system' and 'internal security problems' among challenges to overcome
Presidential candidate Henrique Gouveia e Melo wants 'a prosperous, free and cohesive country' and identifies 'the slow pace of the justice system', housing, health, education and 'problems in internal security' as challenges to be overcome in 2026.
2h. António José Seguro expects a 'peaceful change' in 2026
Presidential candidate António José Seguro says Portugal urgently needs to restore a sense of community and expects a “peaceful change” in 2026. His remarks frame the election as a moment for social cohesion rather than confrontation. At the same time, opposition figure Luís Montenegro is pitching a concrete programme of reforms focused on health, education and housing — signalling a policy-driven contest in which property and public services will be central issues.
1 a.m. — Azores archipelago welcomes 2026 with celebrations
An hour earlier, mainland Portugal and Madeira had taken the first step into 2026. Also, Luís Montenegro pledges to deliver a programme of reforms in health, education, housing and transport.
Montenegro promises reforms in health, education and housing within three and a half years
The Prime Minister expressed the PSD's support for Marques Mendes's presidential candidacy.
New Year: Jorge Pinto wants improvements in housing and health
Jorge Pinto hopes that housing and health will see improvements in 2026.
PS Christmas message: Carneiro recalls challenges in housing and healthcare
The PS secretary-general expressed appreciation for all the professionals who keep essential services running on Christmas night.
Housing and Health Worsen Intergenerational Justice
Experts considered factors such as the effort to access housing, the burden of expenses, autonomy, and housing conditions.
Azores Government and Corvo Commit to Cooperation
The cooperation between local authorities and the Azores Government aims to “work for the people of Corvo and provide responses to their needs” and includes investments in health, accessibility, and housing.
Today in the news: Influencer, housing and health
The director of DCIAP admits that there was a “failure” in the process of the Influencer Operation regarding the wiretaps involving former Prime Minister António Costa, but assures that nothing was concealed. Meanwhile, Benjamim Pereira, president of IHRU, guarantees that there are no delays in housing support payments, despite the administrative constraints faced by the institute.
