The leader of the PS has demanded a public explanation from the Prime Minister following reports of two deaths allegedly caused by a lack of medical assistance at the Portimão hospital emergency unit. He expressed concern regarding physician shortages and long wait times reported by the Mayor of Portimão, noting the high volume of residents served by the facility.
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Following the deaths of patients in the Portimão Hospital emergency department, the leader of Chega, André Ventura, criticized Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's silence on the matter. While the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) and the Health Activities Inspectorate (IGAS) have launched inquiries into the incidents, Ventura called for an immediate explanation from the head of government regarding the state of emergency services.
The Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA) is correcting 2,937 pensions calculated incorrectly between May and August 2026. Affected pensioners face a reduction in monthly payments (averaging 93.31 euros gross) and are being asked to repay overpaid amounts. They have 10 days from the receipt of their individual notification to respond via a prior hearing, after which they can choose to pay the debt in one lump sum within 30 days, through automatic monthly deductions (up to 30% of the pension value), or in installments until December 2027.
The Left Bloc (BE) and the Livre party are demanding explanations from the Government and the Minister of Health regarding three deaths at the Portimão Hospital emergency department within the last month. The requests follow reports of patients waiting up to 24 hours without medical observation and the closure of the pediatric emergency department, with internal inquiries and an inspection by the IGAS now underway.