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VOLTA recycling system hailed major success

10 June 2026 at 12:53

The VOLTA recycling system taking Portugal by storm – and adding 10 cents to almost every single drinks bottle and can – is being hailed as a major success today.

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Lisbon rated “least accessible European capital to live in”

10 June 2026 at 12:14
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Lisbon has won so many titles, and awards, but this one isn’t one that anyone will want to brag about. The capital has been rated the “least accessible European capital

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Over 3,500 ‘discharged patients’ remain in hospital in Portugal

10 June 2026 at 11:04

The number of patients who remain in hospital after being medically discharged exceeded 3,500 at the end of May, executive director of the SNS national health service Álvaro Almeida has

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Portugal is EU state most open to taking on debt to finance defence

10 June 2026 at 10:28
Portugal to increase defence spending to 2% this year 'if possible'

Portugal is the European country most in favour of taking on debt to fund defence, and the one where public support for investment in this sector has risen the most

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Sizzling hot weather returns to mainland Portugal

10 June 2026 at 10:15
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Mainland Portugal is set to experience high temperatures between June 10 – 13, with maximum temperatures on Friday ranging between 35ºC and 40°C, according to  national meteorological institute IPMA. Today

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Sines investment boost reflects economic strength

10 June 2026 at 10:14
Finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento - Photo: António Cotrim/Lusa

Portugal’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the years following the Covid-19 pandemic, with strong growth, rising wages and continued success in attracting major international investment, according to Finance Minister

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Lisbon Airport named among world’s worst as Faro tops Portugal for punctuality

10 June 2026 at 09:37
Lisbon airport - Photo: Melissamn/Shutterstock

Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport has been ranked among the world’s worst airports in the latest AirHelp Score 2026, adding to growing concerns over delays and overcrowding at Portugal’s busiest gateway.

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