Portugal Tourism & Travel Trade: Visit Portugal is ramping up its push in Canada with new travel trade initiatives, partnerships and expanded communications support to boost winter and spring bookings. Health for Travellers: Portugal’s flu and Covid-19 vaccination drive kicks off, with the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society urging people—especially over 60—to get protected early. Rail & Regional Tourism: Bank of Portugal governor Álvaro Santos Pereira blasted Algarve rail services as “third world”-like, citing overcrowding and slow journeys that hurt the visitor experience. Retirement & Relocation: A new Global Retirement Index ranks Portugal among the top “all-rounder” options, while a separate report highlights Portugal’s D7 visa as a popular route for retirees. Portugal Football & Visitor Buzz: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Nations League benching sparked a federation-coach-player crisis meeting in Denmark, keeping Portugal headlines—and attention—on the team ahead of the Denmark match. Travel Deals: Interrail launches a flash sale with up to 50% off rail passes across 33 countries, bookable until Oct 1. Safety & Disruption: Reports of a Delta flight emergency landing in Portugal after smoke in the cabin highlight ongoing aviation safety concerns for holidaymakers.