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Ombudswoman requests information on police intervention in Porto

The Ombudsman has requested information from authorities regarding the police conduct during an intervention in Porto. This follows public protests and the establishment of protest camps in both Lisbon and Porto.

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This formal inquiry monitors the conduct of public authorities during protests, which is relevant if you are concerned about policing standards or your right to demonstrate in Portugal.

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Portuguese researchers create system to accelerate endometriosis diagnosis

A European research project involving teams in Portugal is developing a diagnostic system aimed at reducing the time required to diagnose endometriosis from an average of eight years to approximately two months. The project consists of two components: a sanitary pad with sensors to screen for inflammation, and a laboratory analysis method developed in Braga to detect specific genetic mutations associated with the disease.

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Thunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west

A thunderstorm is moving across the Algarve on 18 October, with unsettled weather and a 60% probability of precipitation expected in some areas on 19 October between 12:00 and 18:00. Showery conditions are forecast to move northwards, reaching the northern coast on 20 October and central coastal areas by the morning of 21 October.

Portugal Resident· 1h agoRead original ↗

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Mainland Portugal registers record nine heatwaves in 2026

Mainland Portugal recorded a provisional total of nine heatwaves in 2026, setting a new annual record of 98 days under heatwave conditions. The episodes spanned from February to October, surpassing the previous record of 97 days set in 2009, with the most recent heatwave occurring in the northeastern region from 10 to 16 October.

Diário de Notícias· 2h agoRead original ↗

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IP3 closed on Monday and Tuesday nights due to roadworks between Santa Comba Dão and Viseu · SIC Notícias · 1d ago
Banco CTT app, homebanking and MB WAY unavailable this weekend · Observador · 1d ago
Schools in Portugal may close on Monday due to strike · The Portugal News · 2d ago
Traffic restricted in the Grilo Tunnel starting Monday due to roadworks · Correio da Manhã · 2d ago

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Yellow thunderstorm warning for Alentejo and Algarve starting Sunday.
yellow warningIPMA· Algarve +1· until 19:00
Cafeteria and Bar Strike – 17 October
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