New online doctor service for Portugal, CHEGA hounds PM over Neves, as Montenegro goes on vacation

On Friday 7th August 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that the digital healthcare platform urgentdoc.eu is moving into phase two of its expansion in Portugal.

Other headlines include a new competition for climate refugees, reports of narco boats frequently detected off the coast south of Lisbon, Chega accusing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro of losing control of the Luís Neves case, authorities denying a viral gastroenteritis outbreak in Almada, the PM going on vacation after saying he would not, and RTP TV stars facing significant salary cuts after the suspension of certain subsidies.

Plus a brief weather round-up and euro exchange rates complete the bulletin.

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