The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) reported 75 earthquakes since 20 October in the Hirondelle Trough area. The activity is located in a zone known for periodic seismic crises.
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If your Brazilian CPF status is blocking a passport renewal, you must first check your status on the Receita Federal website. If it is 'suspended' or 'pending', you can often resolve it by updating records or filing missing tax returns online. If it is 'cancelled', you must contact the Receita Federal specifically via email at cpf.residente.exterior@rfb.gov.br to investigate the cause, as this usually stems from administrative or judicial issues rather than residency abroad.
A new feature on the SNS 24 app and portal allows users to check their current status in the National User Registry (RNU). If a user's status is listed as "in progress" (registo em curso) or "incomplete" (registo incompleto), they must visit a primary healthcare unit or public hospital in person with their identification and necessary documents to update their data.
The Braga municipality is launching the 4th edition of its Energy Poverty Combat Program, offering non-repayable grants of up to 2,500 euros per household. Eligible applicants must be residents of Braga (homeowners or tenants) who currently benefit from the social tariff for electricity or natural gas. Applications must be submitted through the BragaHabit Digital Counter between 1 November and 31 December.