Press review. Évora-Elvas railway delayed to 2028 and situation at Portimão Hospital

On November 10, various Portuguese newspapers reported on several key issues. The Jornal de Notícias highlighted the alarming rate of eight animal-related accidents daily on national roads, resulting in three fatalities. The lack of rain has severely impacted chestnut production, with losses of 60-70% this year. Público reported that the completion of the Évora-Elvas railway line has been postponed to 2028, delaying freight train operations between Sines and Badajoz. The situation at Portimão Hospital was also a major concern, with reports of medical negligence leading to deaths. Correio da Manhã focused on government scrutiny of public officials' incomes, while Negócios revealed that the state must pay €55 million to the A8 manager and that airport fees will rise by up to 3.87%. Lastly, Jornal Económico noted that Portugal has seen the highest increase in housing prices relative to income in the EU, with a 60.8% rise from 2015 to 2025.