Stories from Lisbon · Portugal

A letter, reported by TSF Notícias, calls for assistance to help people reach a safe harbor.

A charity initiative has set a goal to offer 10,000 sandwiches and 1,000 liters of soup this year. Last year, the same initiative provided 7,000 sandwiches and 700 liters of soup.

A broadcast highlighted several new biographies available in bookstores, including one on Natália Correia by Filipa and another on Patrícia Horta by Patrícia Reis.

Filipe's latest book, titled "No meu fim está o meu começo," has just been released. He is expected to discuss the book at the Babel event with Rafael Gal.

Doctors working in emergency services have exceeded their annual legal limit for overtime hours.

The President's office, referred to as Belém, convened various social partners to discuss a government proposal. The outcome of these social concertation meetings is currently unknown, and it is also uncertain whether the document will proceed to Parliament.

Benfica was one minute away from securing the championship title, leading 27-13 in the game. Despite being close to victory, the title was ultimately postponed.

Portugal has secured two gold medals in a canoeing competition. One gold was won in the K1 1000 meters event, and Pedro Casinha claimed another gold in the K1 200 meters.

The Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at FIL in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. Jornal de Notícias and TSF are associating with the summit to host a conference cycle focused on the future of cities, territories, and public governance. Municipalities, companies, and specialists will share solutions for smarter, more sustainable, and connected territories at the summit. A conference focusing on ATE solutions for energy digitalization and urban decarbonization is scheduled for May 13 at 10 AM. The project is co-financed by the PRR via the European Union.

Portuguese employers are criticizing the Personal Income Tax (IRS), stating it makes it impossible to increase workers' wages because the state absorbs a disproportionate part of any increase. The 'patronato' is reportedly more concerned with IRS than Corporate Income Tax (IRC).