PHARMACIES
Portuguese pharmacies are generally open every weekday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm. On Saturdays, most pharmacies are open from 9 am to 1 pm. At least one pharmacy in the area is on 24-hour duty, the name of which is highlighted on any pharmacy door.

POLICE
The urban police force responsible for public safety in towns and cities is known as the PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública). Law and order in rural areas is maintained by the GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana), which has a traffic division patrolling highways and main roads throughout the country. 112 is the national emergency number.

POST OFFICES
Portuguese post offices (correios) are generally open from 9 am until 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Centrally-located post offices in the major cities are open on Saturdays, while airport post offices stay open permanently. Stamps (selos) are sold at Post Offices, street kiosks and at all locations displaying the red post office sign featuring a galloping white horse. First-class mail known as correio azul is posted in the blue mailbox, while second-class (normal) goes in the red box. An express service called EMS should be used for urgent letters and valuables.