Two members of the Waze Portugal community have developed an unofficial tool called 'WazePT Location' to share coordinates, map areas, and request assistance in the field. Some security forces and Civil Protection units are already using it as a supplement to the official radio-based SIRESP system.
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Microsoft is restoring stability to services like Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams after a global authentication and routing failure began on Thursday 12 November. The company reports positive stabilization following a technical fix and is currently rolling this out to all affected regions to normalize service.
The nurses' union (ASPE) reports ongoing technical issues with the VACINAS 2.0 system, launched in April for the SNS. Reported problems include the incorrect summoning of already vaccinated patients, potential duplicate vaccinations, difficulty verifying eligibility, and the loss or accumulation of registry errors, forcing staff to repeat administrative tasks.
The new "Cidade Alerta" platform in Lisbon allows residents to report issues like potholes, uncollected trash, and damaged sidewalks. The platform aggregates these reports into a map and forwards them to the City Council and the Municipal Assembly to request action.