The approval of new Dapagliflozin generics by INFARMED is projected to cut prices by half, benefiting approximately 900,000 users. The Portuguese Users Association is advocating for doctors to prescribe these medications responsibly.

Diário de Notícias: New Diabetes Generics Cut Prices in Half

The approval of new Dapagliflozin generics by INFARMED is expected to halve prices, benefiting approximately 900,000 users. The Portuguese Users Association urges doctors to prescribe responsibly.

In the current school year, 3,295 teachers have retired, a slight decrease compared to the previous year. Over two thousand teachers have opted to extend their careers, receiving a monthly incentive of 750 euros.

Público: Nearly 3300 teachers retired this school year, two thousand delayed departure

In the current school year, 3295 teachers left schools, fewer than in 2024/25 when 3700 retired. An incentive of 750 euros per month to extend careers has been paid to over two thousand teachers.

Portugal's tourism sector shows varied performance, with Lisbon and the Azores experiencing a slowdown, particularly in local accommodation. However, other regions are seeing recovery, and the Algarve, after a slow start, saw improvement in August.

Público: Lisbon, Azores and local accommodation slow tourism in a contrasting national…

Algarve suffered from a lack of tourists at the start of the season, but August saw improvement. The report highlights a contrasting national tourism landscape, with Lisbon and the Azores experiencing a slowdown, particularly in local accommodation, while other regions are seeing recovery.

Luís Neves, the Minister of Internal Administration, has stated he is "calm and eager" for the audit of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) to proceed and its findings to be made public, amid ongoing scrutiny.

Diário de Notícias: Luís Neves Remains Calm Amidst PJ Audit Investigation

Luís Neves states he is "calm and eager" for the audit of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) to proceed and its findings to be made public. Several political figures have commented on the situation, with some defending the audit and others questioning its scope.