<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Portugal Today News - Daily Top News of Portugal for Expats</title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news</link> <description>PortugalToday.news: Your daily source for the latest Portuguese news in English. Stay informed about politics, economy, culture, and current events shaping Portugal. Timely, accurate, and easy to understand coverage for expats, travelers, and Portugal enthusiasts worldwide.</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:34:02 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Portugal Today News - Daily Top News of Portugal for Expats</title> <url>https://www.portugaltoday.news/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, PortugalToday.news</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Azores Vice-President Slams Portuguese Ministers Over Unpaid Wages at Lajes Base]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/azores-vice-president-slams-portuguese-ministers-over-unpaid-wages-at-lajes-base</link> <guid>azores-vice-president-slams-portuguese-ministers-over-unpaid-wages-at-lajes-base</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Artur Lima Criticizes Government Ministers **Artur Lima**, the Vice-President of the Regional Government of the Azores and leader of the CDS-PP in the region, did not hold back in his criticism of the Ministry of Defense, led by **Nuno Melo** (who is also the president of CDS-PP), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by **Paulo Rangel**. In a press conference held this Wednesday, Lima stated, "It is condemnable the abandonment and negligence that these Ministries have shown towards the Azoreans." He further emphasized that the Republic's Government "needs to get used to the fact that Portugal no longer has colonies" and that the Azores "are an autonomous region that should be respected and considered." Lima accused the Minister of Foreign Affairs of "never having responded" to a letter he sent and charged both ministers with abandoning these Portuguese workers "to their fate." "They are Portuguese citizens in a difficult social situation and were completely abandoned to their fate by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense," he reinforced. On October 15, the Vice-President of the Regional Government sent a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs urging diplomatic action from the Republic's Government. Lima also provided details to journalists about the solution found for these employees to receive their salaries. ## Solution for Unpaid Wages at Lajes Base Portuguese workers at the Lajes Base with overdue salaries can apply for an advance starting next Monday. This measure was coordinated between the **Regional Government of the Azores**, the **Social Security Institute**, and the banking sector. **The net salary of these workers will be transferred to their accounts**, and they are required to repay the amount received within ten business days after the U.S. Government processes the salary payment. "This model will not incur any cost for the Lajes Base employees," Lima assured. The Vice-President of the Regional Government hopes that the Portuguese workers at the Lajes Base can start receiving payments as early as next week. Currently, two biweekly salaries are missing because employees are paid every 15 days. **Over 360 workers are affected**. These workers, employed by **USFORAZORES**, did not receive their pay for the last biweekly period on October 27, and the previous one was paid with a cut of four days due to a partial shutdown of the U.S. administration caused by the failure to approve the federal budget of the United States. In the coming days, an ordinance will be published, and workers can go to Social Security to access the advance.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>azores</category> <category>lajesbase</category> <category>unpaidwages</category> <category>politics</category> <category>workers</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/c9/c9242671e4c3fef3c25f7eae39509364?w=860&q=90&rect=0,0,1499,822&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/c9/c9242671e4c3fef3c25f7eae39509364"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Storm Chaos in Portugal: Over 1,000 Incidents Recorded as Severe Weather Batters the Country]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/storm-chaos-in-portugal-over-1-000-incidents-recorded-as-severe-weather-batters-the-country</link> <guid>storm-chaos-in-portugal-over-1-000-incidents-recorded-as-severe-weather-batters-the-country</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc Across Portugal A powerful cold front swept across mainland Portugal on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, triggering **over 1,000 incidents** and widespread disruption. The **Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA)** had issued orange warnings for all districts except Bragança, alerting residents to **heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds** gusting up to 100 km/h in highlands. ### Key Statistics and Regional Impact By 10:00 PM, the **National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC)** reported **1,123 occurrences** nationwide, primarily affecting **Lisbon and Tagus Valley** and the **Central region**. The breakdown by region shows: - **Lisbon and Tagus Valley**: 548 incidents - **Central region**: 277 incidents - **Northern region**: 216 incidents - **Alentejo**: 78 incidents - **Algarve**: 4 incidents Within Lisbon and Tagus Valley, the **Greater Lisbon sub-region** was hardest hit with 249 occurrences alone. ### Power Outages and Infrastructure Damage **E-Redes**, the electricity distribution operator, faced significant challenges. At the peak around 8:30 AM, approximately **60,000 customers were without power**. By 5:30 PM, this number had reduced to about 5,000, with efforts ongoing to restore service. Key affected areas included the **Mondego and Tagus regions**, particularly in districts like **Santarém, Castelo Branco, and Portalegre**. Infrastructure suffered extensively, with reports of: - **Fallen trees** blocking roads and damaging vehicles - **Flooding** in urban and rural areas - **Structural collapses** and landslides - **Interruptions to river transport** between the south bank and Lisbon due to adverse sea conditions ### Exceptional Lightning Activity The IPMA recorded an **exceptional 47,676 lightning strikes** over 24 hours, a figure described as having a "degree of exceptionality" by meteorologist Pedro Sousa. This intense electrical activity contributed to incidents like a **house fire in Sátão** caused by a lightning strike, which destroyed the property while the owner was abroad. ### Localized Incidents and Response - **Sintra**: The municipality pledged to cover damages for five cars affected by fallen trees in the São Marcos urbanization. - **Leiria**: A school with 700 students canceled classes due to power outages, while another school experienced flooding but remained operational. - **Lisbon Airport**: The PSP border control area was flooded, temporarily halting services. - **Ericeira**: Two individuals were rescued from the sea with minor injuries. Civil protection and emergency services remained on high alert, with nearly 4,000 operatives and 1,400 terrestrial resources deployed to manage the situation. Residents were urged to follow safety recommendations and avoid unnecessary travel.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>weather</category> <category>storm</category> <category>civilprotection</category> <category>poweroutage</category> <category>lightning</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-11/img_1280x721uu2025-11-05-10-00-34-2246062.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Cavaco Silva's Historic Tribute: 'There's a Portugal Before and After Me' - Political Warnings Echo in Emotional Ceremony]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/cavaco-silvas-historic-tribute-theres-a-portugal-before-and-after-me-political-warnings-echo-in-emotional-ceremony</link> <guid>cavaco-silvas-historic-tribute-theres-a-portugal-before-and-after-me-political-warnings-echo-in-emotional-ceremony</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:28 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## A Landmark Political Homage **"There's a Portugal before and after Aníbal Cavaco Silva."** This powerful statement set the tone for an extraordinary tribute ceremony where the former Portuguese leader received heartfelt honors while delivering pointed political commentary. ### Emotional Ceremony at Official Residence The Prime Minister opened the doors of the official residence to honor – and heap praise upon – the man who remains his inspiration and governance reference. Marking **40 years since the inauguration of the X Constitutional Government**, Cavaco Silva arrived smiling, visibly moved by the occasion. ### Gratitude and Political Reflections During his address, Cavaco Silva made his gratitude to the Portuguese people abundantly clear, but he didn't shy away from making several political observations. He reminded attendees that his **"worst moment"** came when he had to reshuffle the executive in 1990, a memory that still resonates deeply. ### Unflinching Political Commentary The former leader didn't hold back in his critique of contemporary politics, stating firmly that **"mistakes made by a government cannot be hidden."** His remarks included pointed observations about media coverage and political accountability, delivering what many interpreted as subtle warnings to current leadership. ### Legacy of Governance This ceremony wasn't just about looking back – it served as a powerful reminder of Cavaco Silva's enduring influence on Portuguese politics and governance models that continue to shape the nation's direction decades after his initial term began.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>cavacosilva</category> <category>portuguesepolitics</category> <category>governmenttribute</category> <category>politicalhistory</category> <category>accountability</category> <enclosure url="https://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/2042958?tp=UH&db=IMAGENS&type=JPG&share=1&o=BarraFacebook_Publico.png" length="0" type="image/aspx/2042958"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Portugal's New AI² Agency: How This Fusion of FCT and ANI Will Revolutionize Research and Innovation]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/portugals-new-ai-agency-how-this-fusion-of-fct-and-ani-will-revolutionize-research-and-innovation</link> <guid>portugals-new-ai-agency-how-this-fusion-of-fct-and-ani-will-revolutionize-research-and-innovation</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:00:24 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Introduction to AI² This Wednesday, **the new Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²) was officially presented**, marking a significant merger between the **Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)** and the **National Innovation Agency (ANI)**. It is set to **begin operations in January 2026**, streamlining efforts in scientific and technological advancement. ## Legal Framework and Changes The decree-law for creating AI² was approved in September and was awaiting promulgation by the President of the Republic. However, **the diploma must return to the Council of Ministers** due to amendments introduced by the **Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation (MECI)**, detailed in a recent press conference. A key change involves the agency's legal nature: **AI² will be a Public Business Entity (E.P.E.)**, rather than the initially planned **Sociedade Anónima (S.A.)**. This revision aims to **provide greater flexibility**, enabling agreements and contracts with public entities across different government areas and private organizations. ## Mission and Objectives As highlighted by MECI, AI²'s mission is to **"promote, fund, and evaluate scientific research and the development of technological and business innovation in Portugal"**. It will also **"stimulate the promotion, development, and evaluation of actions and activities in fundamental research, applied research, knowledge valorization, and technological development and innovation"**, guided by multi-year program contracts and mission letters. ## Funding and Strategic Planning Previously, the ministry indicated that **agency funding would be multi-annual, based on five-year program contracts**. These contracts will **define research areas, strategic domains, and state budget allocations for each**. To establish these strategic domains and budget allocations, the ministry outlined several steps: - **Evaluation of strategic planning** and consultation with relevant government areas. - After community input, **scenario development for allocation by PLANAPP** (Center for Planning and Evaluation of Public Policies). - Approval by Council of Ministers Resolution, followed by publication of strategic challenges and budget distribution. - **Finalization with the signing of the multi-year program contract**. For the **2026-2031 program contract**, each research and development area will have a stable budget allocation from tax revenues, intended to **fund fundamental research, doctoral education, scientific careers, institutions, and scientific and technological infrastructures**. ## Monitoring and Evaluation According to the ministry, **funding program execution will be continuously monitored**. This includes: - **Collection and processing of operational, financial, and scientific data** related to program execution. - **Quantification of results with objective, pre-defined metrics**. - Conducting an **"independent multi-annual evaluation, both national and international, with results made public"**. - Preparation of **annual progress reports submitted to PLANAPP, DGEPA, DGE, and CNCTI**, which will be published and disseminated. ## Consultation Process and Transition The government has initiated a **consultation process for AI²**, where the decree-law will be **presented to relevant entities in the scientific and innovation ecosystem**, and their opinions will be sought. With the creation of AI², **FCT and ANI will be dissolved**, and approximately **400 personnel will be transferred** to the new agency, as reported by Observador.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>ai2</category> <category>research</category> <category>innovation</category> <category>portugal</category> <category>science</category> <enclosure url="https://thumbs.web.sapo.io/?W=1200&H=630&delay_optim=1&tv=1&crop=center&bottom_overlay=https%3A%2F%2Ftek.sapo.pt%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ftek-sapo%2Foverlay1.png&epic=ZDg5rWQUeNI3fAMTov7rAQS4Md3ZlXg6rJSEBs6a6b7So5r7PJ3BhpXQhUhhPbgcZhLYYcnqsd0ccSMO/JAFGqTu2EwP+DKm1Qqw4rMAK5je2Uc=" length="0" type="image//"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Shocking Domestic Violence Arrest in Lisbon: Blood-Stained Door Leads to Aggressor's Detention]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/shocking-domestic-violence-arrest-in-lisbon-blood-stained-door-leads-to-aggressors-detention</link> <guid>shocking-domestic-violence-arrest-in-lisbon-blood-stained-door-leads-to-aggressors-detention</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:27 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Brutal Attack Leaves Visible Evidence **Lisbon PSP officers** made a dramatic arrest of a **53-year-old man** following a severe domestic violence incident in the Santa Clara parish. When police arrived at the residence, they were immediately confronted with a **blood-stained door** - the first visible evidence of the violence that had occurred inside. ## Early Morning Emergency Call The alert came through at **7:30 AM on October 31st**, with reports of a serious domestic violence situation requiring immediate police intervention. Upon entering the residence, officers found the **female victim with clearly visible injuries** who immediately identified her husband as the perpetrator of the assault. ## Violent Resistance During Arrest When police attempted to engage both parties in dialogue, the **53-year-old man became aggressive toward officers**, forcing them to physically restrain and handcuff him. Investigation revealed this was **not an isolated incident** but part of a recurring pattern of domestic abuse. ## Serious Consequences The victim required **hospitalization for her injuries**, underscoring the severity of the attack. Following his arrest, the aggressor was presented before a judge and has been placed in **preventive detention** while the case proceeds through the legal system.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>domesticviolence</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>arrest</category> <category>crime</category> <category>psp</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-09/img_1280x721uu2025-09-27-11-37-41-2237888-im-638979398095195248.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Join Portugal's 'A Terra Treme' Drill: Protect Yourself in Just 1 Minute During an Earthquake]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/join-portugals-a-terra-treme-drill-protect-yourself-in-just-1-minute-during-an-earthquake</link> <guid>join-portugals-a-terra-treme-drill-protect-yourself-in-just-1-minute-during-an-earthquake</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Public Earthquake Drill Engages Portuguese Population Today, the **Portuguese Civil Protection** is challenging the public to participate in a nationwide earthquake awareness exercise called **'A Terra Treme'** (www.aterratreme.pt). Scheduled for 11:05 AM, this annual event, organized by the **National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC)** in partnership with various public and private entities, aims to empower people with knowledge on how to act during an earthquake. ### Key Actions to Take The exercise focuses on three simple yet crucial gestures: **lower yourself, protect yourself, and wait**. These actions are designed to significantly improve safety for anyone practicing them when a seismic event occurs. According to ANEPC, the drill lasts only one minute and encourages participation from individuals, families, schools, businesses, and organizations to perform these self-protection measures. ### Broader Educational Goals ANEPC's initiative seeks to educate the population on **preventive measures and self-protection behaviors** before, during, and after an earthquake. This year marks the **13th edition** of the exercise, held annually on November 5th, which aligns with **World Tsunami Awareness Day** and comes just four days after the 270th anniversary of the **great 1755 earthquake** in Portugal. ### Nationwide Sensitization Efforts Across the country, **Regional and Sub-regional Commands of Emergency and Civil Protection**, in collaboration with educational communities, municipal civil protection services, fire departments, and other civil protection agents, are conducting awareness campaigns on seismic risks. The main event for this edition will take place at the **Professor Reynaldo dos Santos School Group in Vila Franca de Xira**, featuring the presence of ANEPC President **José Manuel Moura**.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>earthquake</category> <category>civilprotection</category> <category>safety</category> <category>drill</category> <category>portugal</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/63/63164eb9f8eecddb8211d290296a07ca?w=860&q=90&rect=0,0,1233,676&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/63/63164eb9f8eecddb8211d290296a07ca"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Tragic Death of Pregnant Woman and Baby at Amadora-Sintra Hospital Sparks Family Outcry]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/tragic-death-of-pregnant-woman-and-baby-at-amadora-sintra-hospital-sparks-family-outcry</link> <guid>tragic-death-of-pregnant-woman-and-baby-at-amadora-sintra-hospital-sparks-family-outcry</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Hospital Contacted Family Four Days After Pregnant Woman's Death Four days after the death of Umo Cani, a 36-year-old Guinean national, and following inquiries from RTP, the **Hospital Fernando da Fonseca** in Amadora-Sintra has now stated that it **'has contacted the family of the user to offer heartfelt condolences'**. The hospital also expressed its readiness **'to provide all psychological support deemed necessary'**. ### Details of the Incident The woman, who was **38 weeks pregnant**, was admitted to the hospital in the early hours of Friday already in **cardiorespiratory arrest**. She had attended a routine prenatal appointment on Wednesday and was sent home. In the early hours of the following day, she suffered another cardiorespiratory arrest and did not survive. RTP has learned that the cause of death was likely a **heart attack**. ### Baby Also Succumbs On Saturday, the baby, who had been in intensive care since birth, also passed away. ### Family Plans Legal Action Regarding the criminal complaint that the family intends to file against the hospital, the Amadora-Sintra facility declined to comment, citing the **multiple ongoing investigations**. <iframe src="https://www.rtp.pt/player/embed/1696006" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>health</category> <category>hospital</category> <category>portugal</category> <category>negligence</category> <category>maternaldeath</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/f9/f9c59bad444bb83c87f85bdf4a68bf6a?w=860&q=90&rect=0,17,2364,1296&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/f9/f9c59bad444bb83c87f85bdf4a68bf6a"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Narcosubmarine Seized After 15 Days at Sea with 1.7 Tons of Cocaine Near Azores]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/narcosubmarine-seized-after-15-days-at-sea-with-17-tons-of-cocaine-near-azores</link> <guid>narcosubmarine-seized-after-15-days-at-sea-with-17-tons-of-cocaine-near-azores</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:26 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Fragile Fiberglass Vessel Intercepted in Joint Operation A **narcosubmarine** made of **fiberglass** and described as highly fragile was captured last week in a coordinated effort involving the **Polícia Judiciária (PJ)**, the Navy, and the Air Force. The vessel was located approximately **1,000 kilometers southwest of Ponta Delgada in the Azores**, the same area where a similar submarine was seized in March. ### Exhausted Crew and Dangerous Journey On board were **four men**—two Ecuadorians, one Venezuelan, and one Colombian, aged between 40 and 65—who were reported to be **exhausted due to the precarious conditions** of the boat. According to sources, the submarine had departed from **Venezuela** and had been navigating for about **15 days** with **1.7 tons of cocaine**. ### Emerging Trend in Drug Trafficking This incident highlights a **new practice** among trafficking organizations, as explained by **Vítor Ananias**, coordinator of the PJ's anti-trafficking unit. He noted that traffickers are increasingly using available technology to build narcosubmarines, deploying them across the **Atlantic Ocean** to rendezvous with high-speed boats from the **Iberian Peninsula** for drug transfers. In a related event, a seized speedboat sank in the Atlantic while being towed to port. ### Previous Seizure and Legal Actions In March, a larger narcosubmarine was intercepted in the same region, leading to the arrest of five individuals and the confiscation of **6.5 tons of cocaine**. The four suspects from the recent operation have been placed in **preventive detention** by a court in Ponta Delgada.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>narcosubmarine</category> <category>cocaine</category> <category>azores</category> <category>drugtrafficking</category> <category>crime</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-11/img_1280x721uu2025-11-03-17-26-15-2245148.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Orange Alert Issued for Mainland Portugal: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected in Serra da Estrela]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/orange-alert-issued-for-mainland-portugal-heavy-rain-and-snow-expected-in-serra-da-estrela</link> <guid>orange-alert-issued-for-mainland-portugal-heavy-rain-and-snow-expected-in-serra-da-estrela</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:28 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[**All districts of mainland Portugal, except Bragança, are under an orange warning on Wednesday due to forecasted heavy rain**, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). ### Weather Warnings Timeline - **Yellow warning** for all 17 districts from 00:00 to 03:00. - **Orange warning** from 03:00 to 09:00. - Return to **yellow warning** until 15:00. These districts are also under a yellow warning for conditions favorable to thunderstorms and **extreme wind phenomena** between 03:00 and 09:00 on Wednesday. ### Specific District Alerts - **Bragança district** will have a yellow warning for heavy rain from 06:00 to 15:00 on Wednesday. - Yellow warnings for strong south quadrant winds are in effect for Bragança, Viseu, Porto, Guarda, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, Lisboa, Leiria, Castelo Branco, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga, with gusts up to 80 km/h on the coast and 100 km/h in highlands, valid from 21:00 Tuesday to 09:00 Wednesday. ### Snowfall Possibility There is a chance of **snowfall in the highest points of Serra da Estrela** by the end of Wednesday and into Thursday. ### Warning Levels Explained - **Orange warning**: Issued for moderate to high-risk meteorological situations. - **Yellow warning**: Indicates risk for certain weather-dependent activities. ### Maritime Agitation Alerts #### Orange Warning for Thursday - Affects northern and central districts: Porto, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Lisboa, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga. - In effect from 00:00 to 09:00 on Thursday. - Forecast includes west/northwest waves with significant heights of 5 to 6 meters, potentially reaching maximum heights of 9 meters. #### Previous Yellow Warning - Issued for Porto, Faro, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Lisboa, Leiria, Beja, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga starting at 21:00 due to maritime agitation. - Expected waves from west/southwest with heights of 4 to 5 meters.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>weather</category> <category>warning</category> <category>rain</category> <category>snow</category> <category>ipma</category> <enclosure url="https://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/2042575?tp=UH&db=IMAGENS&type=JPG&share=1&o=BarraFacebook_Azul.png" length="0" type="image/aspx/2042575"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Real-Time Traffic Alert: Which Routes to Take and Avoid in Lisbon and Porto Today]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/real-time-traffic-alert-which-routes-to-take-and-avoid-in-lisbon-and-porto-today</link> <guid>real-time-traffic-alert-which-routes-to-take-and-avoid-in-lisbon-and-porto-today</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Caption: Traffic TSF - TSF* ## **Live Traffic Updates: Minute-by-Minute Information** Stay informed with real-time traffic conditions across Portugal's major cities. Here's the latest from Lisbon and Porto: ### **20:30 Update** **Lisbon:** - **Accident on 2ª Circular** after Estádio da Luz, Sacavém-Benfica direction, causing delays at the scene. **Porto:** - No major difficulties reported on main city exits. ### **20:10 Update** **Lisbon:** - **Accident on 2ª Circular** after Estádio da Luz, Sacavém-Benfica direction, with ongoing delays. - Queues on north connections to **Ponte 25 de Abril** via Eixo Norte-Sul, starting from Aqueduto das Águas Livres. **Porto:** - No major difficulties on main city exits. ### **19:52 Update** **Lisbon:** - **Accident on 2ª Circular** after Estádio da Luz, Sacavém-Benfica direction, with delays extending from Escola Alemã. - **IC19** towards Lisbon-Sintra: queues at Reta dos Comandos da Amadora. - North connections to **Ponte 25 de Abril**: queues from Campolide and via A5 from Cruz das Oliveiras. - **CRIL** towards Sacavém: stops between Túneis de Benfica and Alfornelos. **North Region:** - **Traffic reopened on A4** after accident between Castelões and Penafiel (Km 42), Amarante-Porto direction, but delays persist. **Porto:** - No major difficulties on main city exits. ### **19:05 Update** **Lisbon:** - **IC19** towards Lisbon-Sintra: queues between Pina Manique and Reta dos Comandos da Amadora, affecting EN 117 towards Borel. - North connections to **Ponte 25 de Abril**: queues from Sete Rios and via A5 from Cruz das Oliveiras. - Slow traffic at the end of **Ponte Vasco da Gama**, Sacavém-Montijo direction. - **2ª Circular**: delays between Estádio da Luz and Campo Grande (Benfica-Aeroporto direction) and between Radar and Campo Grande (opposite direction). - **CRIL** towards Sacavém: stops between Alfragide and Alfornelos. - **A5** towards Cascais: delays between Caselas and Miraflores. **North Region:** - **Traffic closed on A4** due to accident between Castelões and Penafiel (Km 42), Amarante-Porto direction. Detour via EN15. **Porto:** - **VCI** Freixo-Arrábida direction: queues between Bonjoia and A3 exit, and between Nó de Francos and Ponte da Arrábida. - Accident before Ponte do Freixo (opposite direction) causing delays from Amial area. - Slow traffic in both directions on **Av. AEP**. - End of **A3** Braga-Porto direction: queues at VCI access. ### **Earlier Updates (18:40, 18:15, 17:30, 17:00)** Similar patterns of congestion reported: - **Lisbon:** Persistent issues on **IC19**, **2ª Circular**, **CRIL**, **A5**, and connections to **Ponte 25 de Abril** and **Ponte Vasco da Gama**. - **Porto:** Ongoing delays on **VCI**, **Av. AEP**, and **A3** access points. - **Slow traffic on A5 due to works** between Caselas and Oeiras service area, Lisbon-Cascais direction. **Key areas affected:** - **Accidents** causing significant delays, particularly on 2ª Circular in Lisbon. - **Roadworks** contributing to congestion on A5. - **Rush hour traffic** amplifying delays across major routes.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>traffic</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>porto</category> <category>accident</category> <category>congestion</category> <enclosure url="https://staticx.noticiasilimitadas.pt/tsf/dcffa17a-786d-4cfc-8ad1-499fe1242c43_1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Tragic Death of Pregnant Woman and Baby Exposes Critical Flaws in Portugal's Healthcare System]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/tragic-death-of-pregnant-woman-and-baby-exposes-critical-flaws-in-portugals-healthcare-system</link> <guid>tragic-death-of-pregnant-woman-and-baby-exposes-critical-flaws-in-portugals-healthcare-system</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:23 GMT</pubDate> <description>< At 36 years old, Umo Cani was expecting her fourth child: a girl. Guinean, she had lived in Portugal for at least a year and had her situation regularized in the country. Her husband, Braima Seidi, lives in Guinea-Bissau with their three children—the youngest is four years old—but Umo counted on the help of her sister-in-law, with whom she lived and who accompanied her to all appointments during the pregnancy. One day after mild hypertension was detected in Umo Cani during an obstetrics consultation at Hospital Fernando Fonseca (Amadora-Sintra), the sister-in-law asked for help, but when the Agualva-Cacém firefighters arrived, the pregnant woman was already in cardiorespiratory arrest that could not be reversed, not even with the arrival of the Emergency and Resuscitation Medical Vehicle (VMER), nor at the hospital. The baby, born six minutes after the mother entered Amadora-Sintra unconscious, was still alive when, in Parliament, the Minister of Health assured that Umo Cani "had not had follow-up until the date she first entered Amadora-Sintra Hospital already at 38 weeks" of gestation. On November 1, the same day Umo Cani's baby died, the statements proved false. The president of the hospital's Board of Administration, Carlos Sá, assumed responsibility for the failure in information about the pregnant woman's follow-up since July in the National Health Service (SNS) and presented his resignation this Monday. The minister accepted it, recognizing that the information she had conveyed "was not the complete information" and that the situation was a "serious failure." The family awaits the results of ongoing investigations but is considering moving forward with legal action. > Due to the absence of a fully integrated clinical information system, which allows automatic sharing of data and medical records between different services and units […], only today in the late afternoon was it possible to verify that the user had been under follow-up in the primary healthcare of ULSASI since July 2025, at the Personalized Healthcare Unit (UCSP) of Agualva. > > *Amadora-Sintra Local Health Unit* ## Pregnant Woman Was Followed at Health Center Since July According to the family, Umo Cani had been in Portugal for about a year. Documents disclosed by the family on social media detail that she had her situation regularized in Portugal through a residence authorization for citizens of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). Issued on December 27, 2024, it was valid until December 24, 2025. At 20 weeks of pregnancy, Umo Cani was seen for the first time at the Personalized Healthcare Unit (UCSP) of Agualva on July 14. On August 6, she had the second-trimester ultrasound; on the 14th of that month, she was seen again at the health center and referred to Hospital Fernando Fonseca for **"high obstetric risk,"** reveals her Pregnant Woman's Health Bulletin, also shown by the family. The first consultation at Amadora-Sintra Hospital took place on September 17 and the second on October 29. Paloma Mendes, a family friend, told the press that on this last one, Umo and her sister-in-law were there from noon to 6 p.m. On this day, mild hypertension was detected—140/90, Diogo Bruno, director of the obstetrics service at Amadora-Sintra, would detail—and the pregnant woman underwent several tests that ruled out pre-eclampsia. "According to the clinical protocol, the user was then referred internally to the Obstetrics Emergency, where, after performing several complementary diagnostic exams, she was discharged with an indication for hospitalization at 39 weeks of gestation," the hospital indicated. Umo Cani's Pregnant Woman's Health Bulletin refers that hospitalization in the obstetrics ward was scheduled for November 13. But mother and daughter died before. Umo Cani's medical history did not arrive complete and correct to Ana Paula Martins in the morning before the hearing before the deputies of the Health and Finance Committees, in the afternoon. The Minister of Health relied only on the data shared by the hospital, which were not complete, says Amadora-Sintra, due to the **"absence of a fully integrated clinical information system, which allows automatic sharing of data and medical records between different services and units."**  ## How Is Referral Between Health Units Done? But how does the transmission of clinical information work, and is it possible that the doctors who treated Umo Cani at the hospital did not know she was followed in the SNS? In cases similar to that of the 36-year-old pregnant woman, when some factor is detected that motivates changing the risk assessment, primary healthcare centers or hospitals have the possibility to refer the user so that they start being seen by another entity. The system responsible for referrals is called RSE SIGA and is currently overseen by the Ministry of Health: before, it was operated by an external supplier. Additionally, the pregnant woman holds her Health Bulletin, where "the results of all exams and all ultrasounds" are detailed, details Sara do Vale, president of the Portuguese Association for Women's Rights in Pregnancy and Childbirth (APDMGP). Xavier Barreto explains to Observador that there is not necessarily a form to be filled out by doctors when referring a user. "It is the primary care physician who, in essence, chooses the information or decides what to write in the [referral] request," notes the president of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators (APAH), clarifying that they seek to say "who the patient is, what problems they have, what medications they are taking." There is no guideline indicating the type of information to include in this request, but there is the capacity for dialogue between the two units to get to the bottom of the issue. "All requests [that arrive] at the hospital are reviewed by a doctor: the medical triager," adds the APAH responsible. This healthcare professional "reads all the requests and decides if the patient is urgent or not urgent," but also to which doctor, within the hospital itself, the appointment should be scheduled, "who has more capacity or knowledge to treat that specific condition." But if what is in the request is not sufficient to answer all these questions, "the doctor can ask for more information," something that happens with "some frequency," according to Xavier Barreto. Thus, when the user arrives at the new health unit where they will be followed, the respective doctors already have all the information considered relevant by the professionals who provided the follow-up. However, if they want to know more data, any SNS doctor has the possibility to check a patient's history in a health unit different from the one where they are being treated. For example, in Umo Cani's case, a doctor at Hospital Fernando Fonseca could consult the information existing about the pregnant woman in the database corresponding to the Agualva-Cacém health center, where she was seen before the hospital. In this consultation, they could have access to the full results of all exams and tests done there. For Xavier Barreto, with the existence of a **"single clinical process,"** which resulted in a single database for all SNS units, "all this would be facilitated." "It would be much more efficient and would even have more quality if the database were the same and if all the information available about the patient were available on both sides," he adds. The president of the Portuguese Society of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine dismisses the possibility that the doctor who examined Umo did not have access to the Guinean pregnant woman's clinical information. "In principle, everything will be there in the computer system, yes. I don't know what happened in this specific case," he admits to Observador. ## History of Pregnancies with Complications and the Hypertension Episode That Raised Alarms The photographs of Umo Cani's health bulletin disclosed by the family show that two of her children were born premature, and that when she had twins, one died at birth. None of the pregnancies were interrupted, nor did she have ectopic pregnancies. When she went to the Agualva-Cacém health center for the first time on July 14, no suspicions were raised. It was only on the second, exactly one month later and when her blood pressure was 129/75, that she was assigned the degree of **"high-risk" pregnancy**: it is not known what else justified this decision. When questioned, Amadora-Sintra Hospital did not respond in time. The sister-in-law, in her several statements to the Portuguese media, said that Umo Cani was healthy and had no previously diagnosed health problems. The husband reinforced this idea to CNN Portugal, referring that the hypertension identified in the last consultation she would have never manifested in the other pregnancies or in her daily life. When on October 29 mild hypertension was verified at Hospital Fernando Fonseca, Umo Cani was transferred to the emergency room for additional tests that did not detect problems such as pre-eclampsia. The 36-year-old pregnant woman was discharged, with an indication to be hospitalized at 39 weeks. In cases of hypertension in pregnant women, "first, it is confirmed [the hypertension], because sometimes they come up the stairs, blood pressure is measured and the values are high, but then, after 10 minutes, the blood pressure returns to normal," explains obstetrician Diogo Ayres de Campos. "Confirming high blood pressure, an analytical test is done, to the blood, and it is seen how the function of the liver, kidney, etc. is. If everything is normal, we rule out pre-eclampsia, which continues to require surveillance, but it is not necessary to end the pregnancy," he tells Observador. When a pregnant woman has episodes of high blood pressure, the scenario of pre-eclampsia is the most dramatic for doctors. If the test results indicate this condition, the obstetric specialist consulted by Observador adds that hospitalization is done and labor is induced. In this case, with no indications of a condition with this severity, hospitalization was scheduled at 39 weeks. Diogo Ayres de Campos indicates that, given the record of hypertension, the history of premature births and even the death of a baby at birth does not change the approach: "There are risk pregnancies that worry us a lot and others happen because the person is a little overweight or are of advanced age. It is not black or white, it is a scale of gray," he adds.  Obstetrician Nuno Clode admits that it may not have been the hypertension episode that led to her death. "It could have been a heart attack, pulmonary edema, amniotic fluid embolism. It may have nothing to do with hypertension, because cardiorespiratory arrest in pregnancy has a very reserved prognosis," he adds. With no reason according to the clinical protocol to hospitalize the 38-week pregnant woman, Umo was discharged and returned home. Something with which Sara do Vale disagrees: "A person who has high blood pressure or low blood pressure or any type of pathology, being a full-term pregnant woman, should have stayed, period. If not in the delivery room, under observation, at least hospitalized," maintains the president of the Portuguese Association for Women's Rights in Pregnancy and Childbirth. "Being her a person with a risk pregnancy, she should have CTGs and consultations every week." The deaths of Umo Cani and her daughter are being investigated by the Public Ministry, the General Inspection of Health Activities (IGAS) and the Health Regulatory Entity (ERS, in a joint inquiry) and by Amadora-Sintra Hospital.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>healthcare</category> <category>maternalhealth</category> <category>sns</category> <category>hospital</category> <category>investigation</category> <enclosure url="https://wm.observador.pt/wm/l/https%3A%2F%2Fbordalo.observador.pt%2Fv2%2Frs%3Afill%3A770%3A403%2Fc%3A2000%3A1124%3Anowe%3A0%3A104%2Fq%3A70%2Ff%3Awebp%2Fplain%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.observador.pt%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F02%2F04112046%2F30534587.jpg?layer=obstop:T" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon Mayor Invites 'Emily in Paris' to Film in Portugal's Capital]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbon-mayor-invites-emily-in-paris-to-film-in-portugals-capital</link> <guid>lisbon-mayor-invites-emily-in-paris-to-film-in-portugals-capital</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Lisbon's Mayor Welcomes Netflix Series **Carlos Moedas**, the Mayor of Lisbon, has expressed his willingness to host the filming of the Netflix series **'Emily in Paris'** in the Portuguese capital. "**You can contact me. I am available**," the mayor stated in an interview with *The Hollywood Reporter* during the sidelines of the second edition of the **Tribeca Festival Lisboa**, which took place on Saturday. Moedas also shared his aspiration for Lisbon to serve as a backdrop for international productions: "**I hope that at some point, one of these producers, movie stars, or directors thinks it would be great to have a film called Lisbon. We have many stories to tell.**" ### About 'Emily in Paris' Created by **Darren Star** and starring **Lily Collins**, *Emily in Paris* premiered in 2020 and has become one of the biggest romantic comedy hits on the streaming platform. The story follows **Emily Cooper**, a young American woman who moves to Paris to work at a marketing agency, facing cultural shocks, professional challenges, and Parisian romances. ### Series Filming Locations and Future Plans The **first three seasons** were filmed in France, while the **fourth** included scenes in Italy. The **fifth season**, set to premiere on **December 18, 2025**, will feature **Rome and Venice** as its main settings. ### Controversy Over Location Changes The topic of changing filming locations has sparked debate. French President **Emmanuel Macron** even requested that the series remain in Paris, stating that "**Emily in Paris in Rome doesn't make sense**." In response, Rome's Mayor **Roberto Gualtieri** reacted on social media, defending that "**Emily is doing very well in Rome**" and that "**you can't control the heart**." With Lisbon now offering itself as a stage, the Portuguese capital enters the race to host the popular Netflix production.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>emilyinparis</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>netflix</category> <category>carlosmoedas</category> <category>filming</category> <enclosure url="https://mundialfm.sapo.pt/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/11/naom_67b368c02de74.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Orange Alert: Portugal Braces for Intense Storms with Heavy Rain, Thunder, and Strong Winds]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/orange-alert-portugal-braces-for-intense-storms-with-heavy-rain-thunder-and-strong-winds</link> <guid>orange-alert-portugal-braces-for-intense-storms-with-heavy-rain-thunder-and-strong-winds</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><. **Note:** Orange warnings indicate a moderate to high-risk meteorological situation, while yellow warnings signify a risk for certain weather-dependent activities.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>weather</category> <category>storm</category> <category>ipma</category> <category>alert</category> <category>portugal</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2020-02/img_1280x721uu2020-02-01-07-49-58-921438.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Shocking Discovery: Three Young Siblings Found in Lisbon Drug Den by PSP Police]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/shocking-discovery-three-young-siblings-found-in-lisbon-drug-den-by-psp-police</link> <guid>shocking-discovery-three-young-siblings-found-in-lisbon-drug-den-by-psp-police</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Disturbing Scene Uncovered in Lisbon Neighborhood Elements from the **36th PSP police station in Lisbon** - located in the Padre Cruz neighborhood - couldn't believe their eyes when they discovered a toddler who could barely walk inside an abandoned building in the neighborhood on Saturday morning. The property was already known to police as being used by **drug addicts** to consume narcotics. It was 9:00 AM when the patrol approached the filthy property and found the two-year-old baby, who turned out not to be alone. Just a few meters away, among animal waste, human feces, and urine, were also the siblings - aged three and seven years old. ## Children in Critical Condition The three children were **dirty, inadequately dressed** for the temperatures and rain occurring on All Saints' Day morning. They were also **starving** - they hadn't eaten since the previous day, when their mother and her partner had taken them to that drug den. Nearby, officers found **remains of aluminum foil and pipes** used for drug consumption, all accessible to the three siblings. ## Police Intervention and Aftermath The agents **protected the minors** and spoke with the two adults found in that abandoned dwelling. They understood that the family didn't live there and went with the woman to her actual home, which actually had **minimum hygiene and safety conditions**, as well as food. Due to **legal obligation**, the three children were left there with their mother but were **reported to the Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCJ)**, which will now evaluate the case.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>crime</category> <category>children</category> <category>drugs</category> <category>psp</category> <category>lisbon</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-09/img_1280x721uu2025-09-28-15-01-35-2238102-im-638946685144064230.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon Airport PSP Officers Protest Against Being Treated as 'Low-Cost Police']]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbon-airport-psp-officers-protest-against-being-treated-as-low-cost-police</link> <guid>lisbon-airport-psp-officers-protest-against-being-treated-as-low-cost-police</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:27 GMT</pubDate> <description>< In addition to the plenary, **ASPP leaders distributed informational materials to passengers outside the airport**, detailing the current struggles in border control. This initiative coincides with a day marked by a high volume of flights to and from non-Schengen areas, potentially exacerbating delays. The introduction of the **new Entry/Exit System (EES)** has been a significant source of problems, particularly at airports in Lisbon and Faro, causing further disruptions and highlighting the urgent need for government intervention to mitigate these issues.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>psp</category> <category>lisbonairport</category> <category>bordercontrol</category> <category>protest</category> <category>ees</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/da/da85e481bed9be73d2682bd25037d84c?w=860&q=90&rect=0,20,1720,943&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/da/da85e481bed9be73d2682bd25037d84c"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Narco Submarine with 1.7 Tons of Cocaine Intercepted: Crew Faces Preventive Detention in the Azores]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/narco-submarine-with-17-tons-of-cocaine-intercepted-crew-faces-preventive-detention-in-the-azores</link> <guid>narco-submarine-with-17-tons-of-cocaine-intercepted-crew-faces-preventive-detention-in-the-azores</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description>< At the press conference, the situation was described as "recurrent" by Vítor Ananias, the PJ's criminal investigation coordinator, who emphasized that the increase in such operations is facilitated by **technological evolution and access to new means**, allowing drug trafficking networks to operate over increasingly longer distances. The Navy collaborated with the PJ in the operation, which involved **70 military personnel and over 138 mission hours**. The submarine was located more than **1000 nautical miles (approximately 1852 kilometers) from Lisbon**. Due to adverse weather conditions and the fragility of the vessel, which was built from fiberglass, it was not possible to tow the narco-submarine, and it ultimately sank in the open sea. This was the **second vessel of this type seized by the PJ in 2025**. The first interception occurred in March as part of **Operation Nautilus**, when the PJ, in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy and Air Force, Spain's Guardia Civil, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA), intercepted another submarine loaded with **seven tons of drugs** from Brazil, also bound for the Iberian Peninsula.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>drugtrafficking</category> <category>submarine</category> <category>cocaine</category> <category>crime</category> <category>azores</category> <enclosure url="https://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/2042657?tp=UH&db=IMAGENS&type=JPG&share=1&o=BarraFacebook_Publico.png" length="0" type="image/aspx/2042657"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Zeca Pagodinho Celebrates 40 Years of Samba with Festive Concerts in Lisbon and Porto]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/zeca-pagodinho-celebrates-40-years-of-samba-with-festive-concerts-in-lisbon-and-porto</link> <guid>zeca-pagodinho-celebrates-40-years-of-samba-with-festive-concerts-in-lisbon-and-porto</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:27 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[**Zeca Pagodinho**, one of Brazil's biggest samba stars, is returning to Portugal to celebrate his **40-year career** with special concerts. The 68-year-old musician will perform on Thursday, November 6, at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, and on Saturday, November 8, at SuperBock Arena in Porto. ### A Milestone Celebration "These shows are my story in music. **Forty years is a huge victory**," says Zeca Pagodinho (real name Jessé Gomes da Silva Filho), who is no stranger to Portugal. "I really like Portugal, and at least once a year I have to travel to your country. So, when I come for work, I take the opportunity to stay with family and explore. I have many friends, and **every time I arrive, it's a party**." ### Love for Portuguese Culture The artist is a fan of Portuguese cuisine, particularly remembering **Bairrada suckling pig** from his first visit in the early 2000s. Passionate about fado, he holds a special appreciation for singers like Carminho and Cuca Roseta, with whom he recently recorded the song 'Arranha Céu', which he describes as **"turned out really nice"**. ### Humble Beginnings and Career Insights Born in Rio de Janeiro on February 4, 1959, Zeca Pagodinho worked as an office boy and messenger before starting his music career in the early 1980s at samba gatherings in the city's suburbs. "I remember the beginning was very intense; I did many shows, one per night, but I was very young then. I was a crazy young man, only I know, I was in a different place every hour, from the northeast to the south in no time." Despite this, he never dreamed of a career. "**I never dreamed of any career; all I really wanted was to be happy. That's still my biggest wish today**." ### Achievements and Modesty With nearly 40 recordings, **four Grammy Awards**, 12 million copies sold, and recognition as one of the most prodigious talents in samba, Zeca Pagodinho prefers to credit other artists. "There are people much better than me. I've seen many who didn't have my success but are still great references for me, like Wilson Moreira, Nelson Sargento, Almir Guineto, or Arlindo Cruz."]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>zecapagodinho</category> <category>samba</category> <category>concerts</category> <category>brazilianmusic</category> <category>portugalevents</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-11/img_1280x721uu2025-11-03-22-04-57-2245183.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Shocking Stabbing in Quarteira: Dental Assistant Killed by Drug Dealer Over Debt]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/shocking-stabbing-in-quarteira-dental-assistant-killed-by-drug-dealer-over-debt</link> <guid>shocking-stabbing-in-quarteira-dental-assistant-killed-by-drug-dealer-over-debt</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:27 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Dental Assistant Fatally Stabbed in Quarteira Following Dispute A 31-year-old man has been arrested by the **Judicial Police (PJ)** for the fatal stabbing of **Nuno São Miguel Matos** in Quarteira. The crime, which occurred on Afonso III Street last Wednesday around 8:00 PM, stemmed from a **debt related to drug consumption habits** of the victim. ### Details of the Incident The suspect, identified as a **drug trafficker**, allegedly acted over "apparently trivial motives" during a dispute linked to **drug trafficking and consumption**. Following a physical altercation, the victim was stabbed in the chest, leading to significant blood loss. Despite being assisted by **INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency)** and transported to Faro Hospital, Nuno Matos was declared dead upon arrival. ### Investigation and Arrest The **PJ detained the suspect two days after the crime**, and he will await trial in **preventive detention**. Reports indicate that the suspect, who has connections to the **construction sector**, disposed of the knife used in the attack and refused to provide statements during his first judicial interrogation. ### Victim's Background A source close to the family described Nuno Matos as coming from "a family with a very good social, academic, and financial condition" and emphasized that he "had no involvement in illicit businesses." The victim worked as a **dental assistant** and was remembered as "a person who lived his life honestly, working hard, with much left to live for and build." This tragic event highlights ongoing issues with **drug-related violence** in the community, raising concerns about public safety and the impact of narcotics on local residents.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>crime</category> <category>stabbing</category> <category>quarteira</category> <category>drugs</category> <category>arrest</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-10/img_1280x721uu2025-10-31-14-28-14-2244678.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Shocking Resignation: José Sócrates' Lawyer Quits Mid-Trial Citing 'Unbearable' Ethics Violation]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/shocking-resignation-jose-socrates-lawyer-quits-mid-trial-citing-unbearable-ethics-violation</link> <guid>shocking-resignation-jose-socrates-lawyer-quits-mid-trial-citing-unbearable-ethics-violation</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:24 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[**Pedro Delille has resigned as the defense lawyer for former Prime Minister José Sócrates** in the Operation Marquês trial, citing "unbearable" ethical conflicts. The court has appointed an official lawyer to represent Sócrates, while Judge Susana Seca criticized Delille's behavior throughout the proceedings. ### Lawyer's Resignation and Ethical Stance Pedro Delille submitted a formal request to the court, renouncing his mandate to represent José Sócrates. In his statement, he declared, "I renounce the mandate conferred upon me by Mr. José Sócrates... **I do this for deontological reasons**: I became definitively and absolutely convinced, after the episode last Thursday, that continuing in this trial **violates my conscience as a lawyer and the ethics I impose on myself** in an unbearable way, my independence, integrity, and professional and personal dignity." Delille did not appear in court this morning, leading to the immediate appointment of an official defender, José Ramos. ### Judge's Criticism and Court's Decision Judge Susana Seca censured Delille's conduct, stating that the incident "was caused, like others in the past, by the exclusive responsibility of José Sócrates' attorney, who sends a request on the day and does not appear. In this measure, the defender did not safeguard the interests at stake." She dismissed any nullity in the trial's continuation, emphasizing that stopping the session would "greatly harm the acquisition of evidence, the discovery of material truth, and the continuation of the trial." The judge also decided to **send a new communication to the Bar Association regarding Pedro Delille**, citing behavior that "is susceptible to offending the principles of urbanity" under the lawyers' professional statute. ### Delille's Criticisms of the Trial In his resignation, Delille reiterated his criticisms of the Operation Marquês trial, calling it a "simulacrum of a trial, this 'trial playing around.'" He stated that his resignation takes immediate effect, reinforcing his stance against the proceedings. ### Testimony from Former Secretary The trial proceeded with the testimony of Maria João Santos, former secretary to José Sócrates. She admitted to collaborating with Sócrates after he left office in 2011, while on unpaid leave from the Socialist Party, and receiving money from him—both through bank transfers and in cash—without any employment contract. Santos explained, "I never had any contract with José Sócrates... If I don't have a contract, in essence, he is giving me help for the secretarial services I am providing." She clarified that payments were made via transfers to a joint account with her husband and cash deliveries through João Perna, Sócrates' former driver, often at her home in Azeitão. ### Defense Challenges and Nullity Arguments The defense for João Perna invoked a nullity and even unconstitutionality, arguing that continuing the trial without proper defense preparation violated rights. Nuno Arêde Carvalho, Perna's lawyer, stated, "**Justice is not done at the expense of the effective exercise of the right to defense. This seems like an insurmountable nullity**." He emphasized that the situation also harmed his client's defense. Other defense lawyers, including those for Sofia Fava and Zeinal Bava, echoed concerns about the trial's integrity, with José António Barreiros warning that proceeding could "**open a door to weaken this process and lead to an annulment**." ### Judge's Rebuttal and Final Rulings Judge Seca refuted the nullity arguments, asserting that "the putative nullity or unconstitutionality due to the defense not being guaranteed **is not verified because no concrete grounds were invoked that the defense is at risk**." She maintained that the defender was present and that halting the trial would be detrimental. The judge reiterated her criticism of Delille, attributing the incident to his actions and ensuring that Sócrates would be informed of the resignation. The session continued with further testimony, underscoring the court's commitment to moving forward despite the controversies.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>socrates</category> <category>operationmarques</category> <category>lawyerresignation</category> <category>trial</category> <category>corruption</category> <enclosure url="https://wm.observador.pt/wm/l/https%3A%2F%2Fbordalo.observador.pt%2Fv2%2Frs%3Afill%3A770%3A403%2Fc%3A2000%3A1124%3Anowe%3A0%3A105%2Fq%3A70%2Ff%3Awebp%2Fplain%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.observador.pt%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2F04182253%2F45260675.jpg?layer=obstop:T" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon Metro Administration to Be Regularized by December Amid Major Expansion Projects]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbon-metro-administration-to-be-regularized-by-december-amid-major-expansion-projects</link> <guid>lisbon-metro-administration-to-be-regularized-by-december-amid-major-expansion-projects</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:27 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Government Approves Creation of Vice-President Role for Lisbon Metro Board **Secretary of State for Mobility Cristina Pinto Dias** announced this Monday that the situation in the **Lisbon Metro Administration Board** will be regularized "by the first half of December," though she did not confirm whether there will be changes in its composition. Speaking to Lusa on the sidelines of the inauguration of the **Lisbon Underground Multicore Fiber Ring (LUMIRing)** test bank installed at the Cidade Universitária Metro station, Cristina Pinto Dias explained that the government is doing what "is necessary in procedural terms," stating that "by the first half of December the situation will be regularized." "The necessary decisions have already begun to happen. Specifically, we created the figure of vice-president, resulting from the complexity that was also evident here today in light of the **millions and millions of euros of investment** currently underway [start of the Red Line expansion work]," she explained. When asked about possible changes in the composition of the Lisbon Metro's Administration Board, the Secretary of State said she did not know if there would be a change, as the "decision has not yet been made," but confirmed it will have a president and vice-president. ### Background and Recent Developments The government approved on October 30 in the Council of Ministers the creation of the **vice-president position** for the Lisbon Metro Administration Board, which currently has **Maria Helena Campos** as acting president, following the death of **Vítor Santos** in June 2024. According to the decree-law amending the statutes of the Lisbon Metro, the "figure of vice-president of the administration board is introduced, maintaining the same number of members." "The change aims to **strengthen the company's management and governance capacity**, in a context of strong growth and expansion of the metro network, which contribute to sustainable mobility and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area," reads the brief note, which provides no further details. The current Administration Board of the Lisbon Metro was appointed for the 2022-2024 term, designating Vítor Santos as president and Maria Helena Campos and João Paulo Saraiva as board members. According to information on the official Lisbon Metro website, **Sónia Páscoa** was also designated as a board member until the end of the current term. After the death of Vítor dos Santos in June 2024, board member Maria Helena Campos began exercising "the powers inherent to the position of President of the Administration Board, in substitution of the holder." In July of this year, the magazines Sábado and Expresso reported the government's intention to appoint **Cristina Vaz Tomé**, former Secretary of State for Health Management, as president of the Lisbon Metro Administration Board and indicated that the current metro administration was "unable to make decisions due to lack of quorum since the beginning of the month, due to the resignation of João Paulo Saraiva."]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>lisbonmetro</category> <category>publictransport</category> <category>government</category> <category>urbanmobility</category> <category>infrastructure</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2024-12/img_1280x721uu2024-12-06-08-16-13-2181314.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon's 5,000-Year-Old Grain Silo: The Battle to Save Europe's Most Important Prehistoric Site]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbons-5-000-year-old-grain-silo-the-battle-to-save-europes-most-important-prehistoric-site</link> <guid>lisbons-5-000-year-old-grain-silo-the-battle-to-save-europes-most-important-prehistoric-site</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:41 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## Revolutionary Archaeological Discovery Archaeological surveys by Neoépica experts have uncovered what coordinator Nuno Neto calls **"the most important site of recent prehistory"** in Lisbon municipality. The team discovered an **enormous platform with numerous grain silos** used for storing cereals, protected by **defensive ditches** surrounding the storage facilities.  ## International Significance Archaeologist João Luís Cardoso, who collaborated on publishing the findings, confirms this represents a **"unique situation even at international level"** due to the association of walled gardens with agricultural plots in an urban environment. Remarkably, despite city construction, the **vestiges "were not only not destroyed but were identified and excavated."** ## The Preservation Challenge Cardoso emphasizes that **"the difficult part in archaeology isn't excavating, it's preserving."** Part of the ruins already lies beneath an apartment block built about ten years ago, protected only by geotextile fabric and gravel, buried and out of sight.  ## Civic Movement Emerges University professor Álvaro Dias, an archaeology enthusiast who discovered the prehistoric granary during a guided tour, created the **"Aqui nasceu Lisboa" (Here Lisbon Was Born)** civic movement to prevent the ruins' destruction. The seven-year project includes establishing an **interpretation center**, revitalizing the local market, and utilizing Rio Seco caves for visits or concerts. ## Sustainable Cultural Tourism Vision The initiative specifically targets **cultural tourists** while avoiding mass tourism that could "spoil the parish." Dias aims to promote an **"authentic Lisbon connected to its origins"** where heritage can "see the light of day and be valued." The recently launched website aquinasceulisboa.pt invites supporters to register for this "good cause."]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>archaeology</category> <category>prehistoric</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>preservation</category> <category>heritage</category> <enclosure url="https://staticx.noticiasilimitadas.pt/tsf/7d5393e1-6ff5-4ee7-b55c-e31db2a639f7_1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Pregnant Woman's Death at Amadora-Sintra Hospital: Family Evidence Contradicts Health Minister's Claims]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/pregnant-womans-death-at-amadora-sintra-hospital-family-evidence-contradicts-health-ministers-claims</link> <guid>pregnant-womans-death-at-amadora-sintra-hospital-family-evidence-contradicts-health-ministers-claims</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Pregnant Woman Was Under Care Since July **Umo Cani**, the pregnant woman who tragically died after entering the Hospital Amadora-Sintra in cardiorespiratory arrest, had been receiving medical follow-up at the **Agualva-Cacém Health Center**. Her pregnancy was already being monitored by the **Amadora-Sintra Local Health Unit (ULS)**, where she passed away on October 31. ### Health Unit Admits Responsibility The Local Health Unit has confirmed that Umo Cani was under their care since July and has taken responsibility for failing to provide accurate information to the **Health Minister**. This admission comes after family evidence contradicted the minister's earlier statements, highlighting significant communication failures within the healthcare system. ### High-Risk Pregnancy Referral Umo Cani had been referred to the hospital approximately two and a half months prior due to **"high obstetric risk"**, underscoring the critical nature of her condition. Following her initial care at the health center, she attended two consultations at the Hospital Amadora-Sintra before her untimely death.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>health</category> <category>portugal</category> <category>hospital</category> <category>pregnancy</category> <category>minister</category> <enclosure url="https://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/2042354?tp=UH&db=IMAGENS&type=JPG&share=1&o=BarraFacebook_Publico.png" length="0" type="image/aspx/2042354"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon's Night Flights Ban Overdue for 3 Years: Zero Demands 2026 Summer Schedule Respects Silent Hours]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbons-night-flights-ban-overdue-for-3-years-zero-demands-2026-summer-schedule-respects-silent-hours</link> <guid>lisbons-night-flights-ban-overdue-for-3-years-zero-demands-2026-summer-schedule-respects-silent-hours</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:00:37 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens (archive)* ### Health and Economic Impacts of Night Flight Noise "Based on a **World Health Organization methodology**, Zero estimates that the accumulated costs related to noise from Humberto Delgado Airport on the health of citizens in Lisbon, Loures, and Almada (annoyance, morbidity) and in economic terms (loss of productivity, undervaluation of real estate) since 2015 amount to nearly **12 billion euros** to date," reads a statement from the association. The association recalled a study commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure, following the establishment of a parliamentary working group on night flights at Humberto Delgado Airport: "It concluded in 2022 that, considering the impact on approximately **388,000 people** affected by nighttime noise levels exceeding the maximum limit set for residential areas in the General Noise Regulation, all flights between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM should be ended." The measure, they argued, is "**essential both to protect the health of hundreds of thousands of people and to reduce the negative economic impact**" associated with nighttime aircraft noise. ### Call for Government Intervention and Monitoring In this context, Zero has appealed to the government to use all its powers to ensure that the flight scheduling for the next summer season fully respects the **silent period between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM**. "It is equally fundamental that **effective monitoring and penalty mechanisms** be implemented for any nighttime movements outside this interval, ensuring total transparency of data and accountability of the entities involved," they suggested.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>nightflights</category> <category>lisbonairport</category> <category>zeroassociation</category> <category>noisepollution</category> <category>environment</category> <enclosure url="https://staticx.noticiasilimitadas.pt/tsf/0ec7f58c-6fa1-410b-a382-7775856a171c_1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[José Manuel Pureza Leads Bid for Bloco de Esquerda Leadership in High-Stakes Party Convention]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/jose-manuel-pureza-leads-bid-for-bloco-de-esquerda-leadership-in-high-stakes-party-convention</link> <guid>jose-manuel-pureza-leads-bid-for-bloco-de-esquerda-leadership-in-high-stakes-party-convention</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:00:23 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[### José Manuel Pureza Steps Up as Candidate for Bloco de Esquerda Coordination Former deputy **José Manuel Pureza** is set to head the lists for "Motion A" to the National Board and Political Commission of the **Bloco de Esquerda (BE)**, positioning himself to succeed **Mariana Mortágua** as the party's coordinator. According to lists accessed by the Lusa news agency and approved this afternoon in Coimbra during a meeting of bloc supporters of Motion A—previously led by Mariana Mortágua—**José Manuel Pureza** appears as the top candidate for the National Board, the highest body between conventions, and the Political Commission, which handles the party's daily direction. **The leader who heads the most-voted list for the National Board at the National Convention, scheduled for November 29 and 30, typically assumes the role of coordinator**, even though this position is not formally defined in the party's statutes. **José Manuel Marques da Silva Pureza**, aged 66 and born in Coimbra, was first elected as a deputy for this electoral district in 2009, serving until 2011, then again from 2015 to 2019, and most recently from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he held roles such as **parliamentary leader** and even served as **vice-president of the Assembly of the Republic**. Currently, he is a member of the BE's National Board and ran for the Coimbra Municipal Council this year. In second place on the list for the National Board is **Isabel Pires**, followed by **Fabian Figueiredo**, former parliamentary leader of the bloc, **Marisa Matias**, and **João Curvêlo** (who is not currently part of this body). **Mariana Mortágua** appears sixth on the list, which also includes names already in this body, such as **Joana Mortágua**, **José Soeiro**, presidential candidate **Catarina Martins**, **Pedro Filipe Soares**, **Jorge Costa**, **Adriano Campos**, and **Andreia Galvão** (who recently replaced Mortágua in parliament), among others. Out of a total of 80 names, there are new candidacies to the National Board, including former MEP **Anabela Rodrigues**, and other bloc members like **Daniel Borges**, Lisbon councilor **Carolina Serrão**, **António Soares**, **Joana Neiva**, or municipal deputy **Maria Escaja**. From the list for the Political Commission, also headed by **José Manuel Pureza**, the current coordinator **Mariana Mortágua** (who is only running for the National Board) is stepping down, along with key leaders from the core group who are not seeking re-election, such as **Jorge Costa**, **José Gusmão**, **Leonor Rosas**, **Pedro Filipe Soares**, or **Moisés Ferreira**. Several current directors are seeking re-election, including **Fabian Figueiredo**, **Isabel Pires**, **Catarina Martins**, **Andreia Galvão**, **Joana Mortágua**, **José Soeiro**, **Marisa Matias**, and **Miguel Cardina**. Among the candidates not currently in the leadership are bloc members like **Bruno Góis**, **Daniel Borges**, **João Curvêlo**, **Mafalda Brilhante**, or **António Soares**, among others, from a total of 11 positions. The list for the Rights Commission is headed by **Bárbara Ranito**. In addition to Motion A, which has gathered around 600 subscribers, four other opposition texts have been submitted for the 14th National Convention of the BE, pointing to a **lack of internal democracy** and calling for **more attention to the grassroots**.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>blocodeesquerda</category> <category>politics</category> <category>leadership</category> <category>election</category> <category>portugal</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/eb/eb50a17d8597bba1a15b441ef2be7dce?w=860&q=90&rect=0,0,860,471&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/eb/eb50a17d8597bba1a15b441ef2be7dce"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Massive 1.7-Ton Cocaine Haul Seized in Atlantic: Portuguese Police and Navy Nab Narcosubmarine]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/massive-17-ton-cocaine-haul-seized-in-atlantic-portuguese-police-and-navy-nab-narcosubmarine</link> <guid>massive-17-ton-cocaine-haul-seized-in-atlantic-portuguese-police-and-navy-nab-narcosubmarine</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:24 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Caption: Four crew members were on the semi-submersible and were detained. Photo: Polícia Judiciária* In a major operation, the **Polícia Judiciária (PJ)** and the **Portuguese Navy** intercepted a semi-submersible vessel carrying over **1.7 tons of cocaine**. This vessel, used by a **transnational criminal organization**, was stopped in the Atlantic Ocean and was en route to the Iberian Peninsula, with the narcotics intended for distribution across several European countries. ### **Operation El Dorado** The operation, codenamed **"El Dorado"**, involved collaboration with the **Portuguese Air Force** and multiple international agencies, including those from the **United Kingdom** and the **United States**. Four crew members aboard the semi-submersible were arrested during the interception. ### **Ongoing Investigation** The investigation is being led by the **PJ's National Unit for Combating Drug Trafficking** and continues in cooperation with authorities from other nations to dismantle the criminal network involved.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>drugtrafficking</category> <category>cocaine</category> <category>portugal</category> <category>crime</category> <category>narco</category> <enclosure url="https://staticx.noticiasilimitadas.pt/jn/eca7d970-2ef4-4ab9-a3e0-1dc89c88c428_1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[PS Demands Answers Over "Axe to Modernization" in Portugal's Recovery Plan]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/ps-demands-answers-over-axe-to-modernization-in-portugals-recovery-plan</link> <guid>ps-demands-answers-over-axe-to-modernization-in-portugals-recovery-plan</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:00:26 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ### Billions in Cuts Across Vital Sectors Carneiro revealed these changes will cut: - **Over €40 million from health** - **€235 million from education** - **€250 million from social support** for home care, continued care, and palliative care - **Nearly €300 million from transport and mobility** ### Government Must Answer to Portuguese People **"This is a serious mistake for which the government must, in my view, answer to the Portuguese people. They must explain why, with what justification, they decided to divert these resources,"** Carneiro demanded. The PS leader insists the executive must also justify **why there was no capacity to execute these funds** and what led to the decision to withdraw resources from **vital areas**. ### Final PRR Revision Submitted On Friday, the Portuguese government submitted the final revision of the PRR to the European Commission. The following day, the **Ministry of Economy and Territorial Cohesion** explained in a statement that this was a **fundamental step to complete the plan within the deadline**.  *Telejornal, November 1, 2025* ### Specific Projects Abandoned The government will abandon **€311 million in projects** deemed unfeasible by August 2026, including: - **Expansion of Lisbon Metro's red line** - **Construction of Lisbon Oriental Hospital** Additional funding reductions affect the **National Health Service**, **Education**, and **Culture** sectors.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>prr</category> <category>government</category> <category>ps</category> <category>budgetcuts</category> <category>recoveryplan</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/30/30c87aff0dfc762e9c1057121a319006?w=860&q=90&rect=0,341,3636,1993&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/30/30c87aff0dfc762e9c1057121a319006"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Brazil Brings Over 300 Innovative Startups to Lisbon's Web Summit, Fueling Tech Growth]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/brazil-brings-over-300-innovative-startups-to-lisbons-web-summit-fueling-tech-growth</link> <guid>brazil-brings-over-300-innovative-startups-to-lisbons-web-summit-fueling-tech-growth</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Brazil's Strong Presence at Web Summit Brazil is set to bring more than **300 startups** to participate in the upcoming edition of the **Web Summit** in Lisbon. This follows a successful track record where the Brazilian contingent generated approximately **15 million euros** in business over the last three years. ### Focus Areas for Brazilian Startups For the event scheduled from **November 10 to 13**, the majority of Brazilian startups will concentrate on key sectors such as **technology, health, finance, education, biotechnology, creative economy, and agribusiness**. This initiative is led by **Sebrae** (the Brazilian Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises) and **ApexBrasil** (the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). ### Government Support and Preparation To better equip these companies, the Brazilian government organized **online seminars and courses** covering topics like the European market, investment opportunities, culture and business practices, softlanding, and internationalization strategies. ### Brazil's Growing Influence In 2024, Brazil had the **second-largest delegation** at the Web Summit, trailing only Germany. The financial impact has been substantial, with **406,000 euros in deals in 2021, 1.29 million euros in 2022/2023, and 733,000 euros secured in 2024**. Additionally, projections indicate **12.2 million euros** in business over the following six months. ### Background on Web Summit The Web Summit, which originated in Ireland in 2010, has been held in Lisbon's **Parque das Nações** area since 2016 and is confirmed to remain in the Portuguese capital until 2028. Notably, Rio de Janeiro has also been hosting the world's largest tech event since 2023, with plans to continue until 2030.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>websummit</category> <category>brazilstartups</category> <category>techinnovation</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>entrepreneurship</category> <enclosure url="https://wm.observador.pt/wm/l/https%3A%2F%2Fbordalo.observador.pt%2Fv2%2Frs%3Afill%3A770%3A403%2Fc%3A2000%3A1122%3Anowe%3A0%3A62%2Fq%3A70%2Ff%3Awebp%2Fplain%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.observador.pt%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2F03170216%2F43910882.jpg?layer=obstop:T" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Tragedy Strikes: Mother and Newborn Die at Amadora-Sintra Hospital, Health Minister Responds]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/tragedy-strikes-mother-and-newborn-die-at-amadora-sintra-hospital-health-minister-responds</link> <guid>tragedy-strikes-mother-and-newborn-die-at-amadora-sintra-hospital-health-minister-responds</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:00:26 GMT</pubDate> <description>< <iframe src="https://cdn-ondemand.rtp.pt/nas2.share/informacao/2025/wultimasgravidatj0111ww_452840.mp4"></iframe> ### Broader Concerns in Obstetrics **Diogo Ayres de Campos, president of the Portuguese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, noted that cases of pregnant women in late gestation are increasingly common in Portuguese hospitals**. Similarly, **Nuno Clode from the Society of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine warned about the lack of information in such cases**, stating that childbirth can quickly become very complex. He believes this is one reason why health professionals are avoiding specialties like Gynecology and Obstetrics. ### Political Fallout and Minister's Stance During a parliamentary session on Friday, **Minister Ana Paula Martins was questioned about political consequences following the death at Hospital Amadora-Sintra**. When asked by Chega deputy Marta Silva about resigning—referencing a similar case in 2022 that led to a minister's resignation—Martins firmly stated, **"No, I will not resign."** She clarified that this is a clinical matter and highlighted that **the woman had no medical follow-up until her first hospital visit at 38 weeks of pregnancy**. ### Context on Out-of-Hospital Births Martins also presented data showing that out-of-hospital births have been decreasing since 2022. She pointed out that many involve pregnant women without a family doctor, **newly arrived in Portugal with advanced pregnancies**. These women often lack funds for private care, do not speak Portuguese, are unprepared to call for help, and sometimes do not even have a mobile phone. The mother had arrived in Portugal on September 3 and had family in Lisbon. *Report with information from Lusa.*]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>health</category> <category>hospital</category> <category>tragedy</category> <category>pregnancy</category> <category>portugal</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/56/56bc26f64dfc8f9aa5437bb21ab3d9bc?w=860&q=90&rect=0,26,3131,1717&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/56/56bc26f64dfc8f9aa5437bb21ab3d9bc"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[PAN Party Faces Mass Exodus as Key Members Resign Over Ideological Shifts]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/pan-party-faces-mass-exodus-as-key-members-resign-over-ideological-shifts</link> <guid>pan-party-faces-mass-exodus-as-key-members-resign-over-ideological-shifts</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Mass Resignations Rock PAN Party Dozens of militants from the PAN—People-Animals-Nature party, including activists, local officials, and national and regional leaders such as former MP **Bebiana Cunha**, have officially left the party today, as confirmed by Cunha to Lusa. ### Reasons Behind the Departures Bebiana Cunha expressed her disillusionment, stating, "For me, when there is no longer ideological coherence, I conclude it makes no sense. I am faced with an impossibility of remaining affiliated with a party that, in my view, has distorted its ideals. In 2011, PAN talked about 'Giving value to values,' meaning bringing ethics into politics, and in my opinion, that project has failed. I cannot consciously remain associated with a project where quantity becomes more important than quality." In statements to Lusa, the former deputy, who has been a volunteer with PAN since 2011, served as a municipal official in Porto, and was elected parliamentary leader in 2021, emphasized that this decision was not made lightly or overnight, summarizing it with the word "disappointment." She added, "I think there is disappointment among us with a project, with a political ideal as ethical as PAN's. Seeing it distort itself in various coalitions, based on an idea that what is important is quantity at the expense of quality." ### Criticism of Current Leadership When asked about her assessment of the party's current leadership, Cunha lamented the "lack of self-criticism" on issues such as loss of electorate and representation, considering that "there is a denial of reality." She noted, "An absence of in-depth analysis, just like PAN, which ideologically was a party that defended deep ecology and has come to defend surface ecology." ### Background and Previous Warnings These resignations follow an open letter made public in July, also signed by the former PAN deputy and other ex-leaders, calling for an evaluation of the party's leadership "without fear of having to change," accusing the current leadership of straying from the "founding values." A total of 35 signatories, including former leaders like Anabela Castro, Nuno Pires, Miguel Queirós, or Carolina Pia, highlighted that they all "have their history within PAN" and recalled the launch of the political project People-Animals-Nature in 2009. In a statement released today and signed by five now ex-militants of PAN, including Bebiana Cunha, and citing Miguel Queirós, who chaired the National Jurisdiction Council and is now resigning, it reads that "PAN has ceased to be who it was—the only platform where causes and committed activism ever converged in a politically organized representative structure." ### Internal Party Issues The statement further points out, "Recall that Inês Sousa Real was elected in 2023 with about 73% of the congress votes, in a list that has since been losing elements drop by drop, who repeatedly pointed to a lack of internal democracy. Additionally, according to the party's current statutes, the elective congress should have been held in May 2025, which has not happened yet, not even announced for 2025, keeping PAN in its illegality, despite the insistence of members and the opinion of the National Jurisdiction Council." ### Symbolic Timing and Future Directions This announcement was made symbolically today, World Vegan Day, described by the signatories as a "collective resignation" with "symbolic and ethical character" as an appeal "for the reconstruction of truly horizontal, empathetic, and democratic political spaces, to which this group of over thirty people will do their part." ### PAN's Response In a separate statement, the PAN leadership, which begins by saying it "has been registering a steady and consistent increase in the number of new affiliations," refers to the resignations as "a process of formalizing personal disconnections that occur naturally." The party stated, "But also that some of these people, despite still being formally affiliated with PAN, integrated lists of candidacies competing with PAN's, in other cases publicly expressing support for other parties in the last local elections, violating the statutes and disrespecting the work of other militants. The decision to leave now formalized only translates the natural closure of a personal and political cycle that was already exhausted."]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>pan</category> <category>politics</category> <category>resignation</category> <category>portugal</category> <category>leadership</category> <enclosure url="https://images.impresa.pt/expresso/2025-07-28-aeroporto-lisboa.jpg-bbe68ba9/1.91x1/mw-1200?outputFormat=jpeg" length="0" type="image/91x1/mw-1200"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Portugal's PRR Cuts: Wi-Fi in Schools and Thousands of Healthcare and Social Care Slots Axed]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/portugals-prr-cuts-wi-fi-in-schools-and-thousands-of-healthcare-and-social-care-slots-axed</link> <guid>portugals-prr-cuts-wi-fi-in-schools-and-thousands-of-healthcare-and-social-care-slots-axed</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Government Revises Recovery Plan Downwards Portugal aimed to tackle serious issues with European aid from the **Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR)**, but some of these problems will now have to be funded through other means. The government has just proposed to the **European Commission** a cut of **311 million euros**—funds from loans that the country is forgoing—and a new list of investments, including major works and acquisitions, that, according to the executive, Portugal cannot complete and verify by **August 31, 2026**. ### Key Areas Affected by the Cuts - **Education**: The **Wi-Fi network for schools** has been removed from the PRR. - **Healthcare**: Thousands of vacancies in the **National Health Service (SNS)** have been dropped. - **Social Support**: Significant reductions in investments for **nursing homes** and **daycare centers**. - **Transport**: The **Lisbon Metro** project is out, and the **Porto Metro** loses support for one station. ### Shift in Focus In this revision, the government is **reinforcing investments in businesses**, indicating a strategic pivot away from public services. This move raises concerns about how these essential services will be maintained or improved without PRR backing.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>prr</category> <category>government</category> <category>education</category> <category>healthcare</category> <category>budget</category> <enclosure url="https://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/2042216?tp=UH&db=IMAGENS&type=JPG&share=1&o=BarraFacebook_Publico.png" length="0" type="image/aspx/2042216"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[João Cotrim de Figueiredo Launches Bold Presidential Bid for 2026, Vows to Reach Second Round]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/joo-cotrim-de-figueiredo-launches-bold-presidential-bid-for-2026-vows-to-reach-second-round</link> <guid>joo-cotrim-de-figueiredo-launches-bold-presidential-bid-for-2026-vows-to-reach-second-round</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:00:23 GMT</pubDate> <description>< <iframe src="https://cdn-ondemand.rtp.pt/nas2.share/informacao/2025/wdiretocotrim_0211ww_452862.mp4" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>politics</category> <category>elections</category> <category>portugal</category> <category>candidacy</category> <category>president</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn-images.rtp.pt/icm/noticias/images/3e/3e267c4321f59c1e1d6025a6fc28a937?w=860&q=90&rect=0,0,1499,822&auto=format" length="0" type="image//icm/noticias/images/3e/3e267c4321f59c1e1d6025a6fc28a937"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon Apartment Fire Renders Home Uninhabitable After Fourth-Floor Corridor Blaze]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbon-apartment-fire-renders-home-uninhabitable-after-fourth-floor-corridor-blaze</link> <guid>lisbon-apartment-fire-renders-home-uninhabitable-after-fourth-floor-corridor-blaze</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:24 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Apartment Fire in Lisbon Leaves Home Uninhabitable A fire broke out in the corridor of a fourth-floor apartment in Lisbon, causing significant damage and leaving the home **uninhabitable**. The incident, reported by CMTV, occurred on November 1, 2025, at 20:44. ### Electrical Damage and Safety Concerns The fire resulted in **damaged electrical wiring**, raising concerns about safety and habitability. Authorities are investigating the cause, but initial reports suggest the blaze may have originated from electrical issues in the corridor. ### Impact on Residents Residents were forced to evacuate, and the property has been deemed unsafe for occupation. No injuries were reported, but the event highlights ongoing **fire safety risks** in urban buildings. ### Community Response Local fire services responded promptly to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjacent units. The incident underscores the importance of regular **electrical inspections** and **fire prevention measures** in residential areas.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>fire</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>apartment</category> <category>safety</category> <category>electrical</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-11/img_1280x722uu2025-11-01-18-41-15-2244881.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon's Benfica to Build 50 Affordable Homes in €6 Million Project]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbons-benfica-to-build-50-affordable-homes-in-6-million-project</link> <guid>lisbons-benfica-to-build-50-affordable-homes-in-6-million-project</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description>< This intervention is fully financed by the **Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR)** and falls under the **Affordable Rent regime**, aiming to address the **growing need for affordable housing in Lisbon**. In the same statement, the Benfica Parish Council highlighted that another building with **18 apartments** is already in an advanced construction phase behind Avenida Gomes Pereira, also using factory-produced modules. According to the council, by **2026**, an additional **106 affordable rental homes** will be allocated in the Benfica neighborhood. This year alone, **27 homes have already been delivered**, with the goal of reaching **50 by the end of 2025**. This marks the **largest housing investment ever made by a Parish Council**—totaling **69 million euros**—with **272 homes** applying for the 1st Right Program (IHRU).]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>affordablehousing</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>benfica</category> <category>construction</category> <category>prr</category> <enclosure url="https://recordeuropa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/preco-das-casas-subiu-19-em-2022.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Critical Newborn Forced on 340km Ambulance Journey from Algarve to Lisbon After INEM Helicopter Failure]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/critical-newborn-forced-on-340km-ambulance-journey-from-algarve-to-lisbon-after-inem-helicopter-failure</link> <guid>critical-newborn-forced-on-340km-ambulance-journey-from-algarve-to-lisbon-after-inem-helicopter-failure</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:00:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Emergency Medical Transport Crisis A newborn baby in **critical condition** was forced to endure a **340-kilometer ambulance journey** from the Algarve to Lisbon after the **INEM emergency helicopter** became unavailable due to maintenance issues. ### Congenital Brain Hemorrhage Emergency The infant was born on Friday afternoon at **Hospital de Portimão** with a **congenital cerebral hemorrhage** that required immediate specialized care. The baby was initially transferred to **Hospital de Faro** for neurological reference, but the severity of the condition necessitated further transfer to **Hospital Dona Estefânia** in Lisbon. ### Helicopter Transport Failure Medical teams requested **helicopter transport** through INEM, but the helicopter stationed in **Loulé** was **inoperational** due to "maintenance and logistical reasons" according to INEM. The service confirmed the helicopter had been grounded since approximately 3:00 PM on Saturday and is expected to resume operations on Monday. ### Weather Complicates Backup Options Compounding the crisis, the **backup helicopter in Évora** could not take off due to **adverse weather conditions**. This left no aerial transport options available for the emergency medical transfer. ### Extended Ground Journey The newborn had already traveled **70 kilometers** from Portimão to Faro Hospital before embarking on the additional **270-kilometer ambulance journey** to Lisbon's Dona Estefânia Hospital. The **total 340-kilometer ground transport** represents one of the longest emergency medical transfers for a critical newborn in recent Portuguese medical history. ### Current Condition The baby remains in **critical condition** and is currently hospitalized in the **neonatal intensive care unit** at Hospital Dona Estefânia, where medical teams are providing specialized treatment. ### Background Context This incident occurred on the same day that INEM was scheduled to begin **24/7 helicopter operations** with four Airbus H145 aircraft based in Loulé, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Viseu, and Évora. These helicopters are **specifically configured for emergency medical missions and incubator transport**, making their unavailability particularly concerning for critical pediatric cases.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>healthcare</category> <category>emergency</category> <category>inem</category> <category>newborn</category> <category>transport</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.cmjornal.pt/images/2025-07/img_1280x721uu2025-07-07-16-29-00-2221115.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Lisbon's Night Flights Could Continue Through 2026 Without Government Action, Warns Environmental Group]]></title> <link>https://www.portugaltoday.news/article/lisbons-night-flights-could-continue-through-2026-without-government-action-warns-environmental-group</link> <guid>lisbons-night-flights-could-continue-through-2026-without-government-action-warns-environmental-group</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:00:23 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ### Three-Year Delay in Night Flight Ban ZERO emphasizes that the promised **elimination of flights between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM has remained unfulfilled for three years**. With just four days remaining until the final 'Slot Allocation List' is published - the document that definitively establishes all takeoff and landing authorizations at national airports from late March to late October 2026 - the association is sounding the alarm. ### Massive Health and Economic Costs Using World Health Organization methodology, **ZERO estimates accumulated costs related to noise pollution from Humberto Delgado Airport** have reached nearly **€12 billion** to date. These costs include health impacts on citizens of Lisbon, Loures, and Almada (discomfort, morbidity) and economic consequences (lost productivity, property devaluation). ### Parliamentary Study Recommendations The association referenced a study commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure following the establishment of a parliamentary working group on night flights. The 2022 study concluded that, considering approximately **388,000 people affected by nighttime noise levels exceeding maximum limits** for residential areas under the General Noise Regulation, **all flights between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM should be banned**. ### Urgent Government Action Needed ZERO has **appealed to the government to use all available powers** to ensure that flight scheduling for the next summer season fully respects the silent period between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM. The association also stressed the importance of implementing **effective monitoring and penalty mechanisms** for any nighttime movements outside this interval, ensuring complete data transparency and accountability of involved entities.]]></description> <author>contact@portugaltoday.news (PortugalToday.news)</author> <category>nightflights</category> <category>noisepollution</category> <category>environment</category> <category>lisbon</category> <category>aviation</category> <enclosure url="https://wm.observador.pt/wm/l/https%3A%2F%2Fbordalo.observador.pt%2Fv2%2Frs%3Afill%3A770%3A403%2Fc%3A2000%3A1122%3Anowe%3A0%3A103%2Fq%3A70%2Ff%3Awebp%2Fplain%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.observador.pt%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2F28050231%2F43623133.jpg?layer=obstop:T" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>