University Admissions Surge, Doctors Return to Service Amid Political Scrutiny
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The first phase of higher education admissions has seen nearly 50,000 students placed, marking the second-highest number in a decade. This significant intake still leaves over 6,600 vacancies available for the upcoming second phase, reflecting a strong trend in access to university education.
In healthcare, a record number of retired doctors are rejoining the National Health Service, with more than half focusing on family medicine, addressing critical shortages. Meanwhile, the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, faces renewed scrutiny over allegations of undeclared assets, prompting calls for his resignation from the Chega party and criticism from Socialist Party Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro.
On the environmental front, over 300 official climate refuges and more than 650 public drinking water points have been established nationwide to combat the ongoing extreme heat. Other notable developments include lawyers denouncing inadequate conditions at AIMA and economist António Bagão Félix commenting on the impact of 'catastrophism' on Social Security.