The municipality of Maia has achieved a selective waste collection rate of 45% through its 'Reciclo Mais, Pago Menos' (Recycle More, Pay Less) system. This performance is nearly double the national average for waste recycling.
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Read today’s briefingThe total annual value of old-age pensions in Portugal is insufficient to cover even 50% of the annual cost of a private care home stay. High demand and a significant shortage of available spots are currently creating critical difficulties for families seeking residential care.
INE data for the second quarter shows that median house selling prices rose in more than 90% of municipalities, with double-digit growth recorded in the majority of them.
Street traffic in Lisbon is significantly reduced following public appeals to avoid travel, and access is restricted in the riverside area of the city.