Portugal ranks 2nd-worst in EU for drug approvals—700+ days vs Germany's 56. Six patient groups demand reforms that could speed your access to new medicines.
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Coimbra's July 3-18 festival budget doubles to €312k. Major concerts at Praça da Canção and Jardim da Sereia, traditional processions July 9 and 12, and what residents should know.
Portugal ranks 2nd-worst in EU for drug approvals—700+ days vs Germany's 56. Six patient groups demand reforms that could speed your access to new medicines.
IAG's €2bn fuel cost surge means higher fares on flights from Lisbon. Capacity cuts and TAP privatization also impact Portugal travelers. What to expect.
Porto's €900M PITCH innovation hub backed by University of Porto and EU funding aims to create high-paying tech jobs and reverse Portugal's brain drain by 2029.
