Doctors hired on temporary contracts (tarefeiros) are threatening a work stoppage. Hospital administrators warn that this action could jeopardise the functioning of dozens of emergency departments across the country.
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The government has scheduled a meeting with representatives from the earthmoving sector, which is currently staging a protest involving trucks in the north of the country.
Members of the 25 de Abril Bridge Users Association are conducting a protest involving continuous honking to demand lower fuel taxes (VAT and ISP), the suspension of bridge tolls, the resignation of the Minister of Environment, and the promotion of remote work. The protest began at 08:00 today, Friday, 2026-09-25, targeting the cost of living and the perceived lack of public transport alternatives.
The Madeira regional government has requested that the national government define mandatory minimum services for flights between the archipelago and mainland Portugal during upcoming easyJet cabin crew strikes. The strikes are scheduled for October 2–6 and December 19–23, potentially affecting 62 operations and over 11,500 seats on routes connecting to Funchal and Porto Santo.