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Portugal invests €150M in river restoration to revive 3,400km of waterways by 2030, creating green corridors for flood control & drought resilience.

Sporting CP face a decisive fortnight: after a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, the Lions must win their final two Champions League group games to clinch a spot in the last 16.

Discover why Portugal's €1,600 minimum wage promise is seen as a distraction by unions in a record strike over the contested Trabalho XXI labour reforms.

Nationwide rail strike on Thursday slashes CP services from Braga to Faro. Learn how to secure refunds, swap tickets and plan alternative travel across Portugal.

Learn how 260 Swedish companies injected €4.2 billion, invested €1.1 billion and created 18 000 jobs, driving innovation and regional growth across Portugal’s economy – read the full report.

Portugal and Mozambique slam Guinea-Bissau coup, urging CPLP & ECOWAS to restore polls, free detainees and safeguard €200M trade, Portuguese expats – updates.

Portugal’s nationwide transport strike shuts metros, grounds flights and cancels trains—know your passenger rights and pick smart backups for the next 48 hours.

EU antitrust probe into Google’s AI training could force fair payments to Portugal’s publishers and YouTubers, but may spark U.S. tariffs that endanger exports.

Portugal attracts €4.8B in Q3 2025 FDI, boosting tech, energy and property jobs. Explore RFAI & IFICI tax breaks, housing relief, export support for residents

Sintra’s self-funded park service just claimed its 13th World Travel Award, boosting tourism, safeguarding heritage and helping keep municipal taxes low.

Discover why The Economist names Portugal economy of 2025, as low inflation, rising wages and record job creation boost residents' daily spending power.

EU backs Iberian power links and the H2Med hydrogen corridor, unlocking €30 B to grow Portugal’s solar exports, shore up energy security and create thousands of jobs – find out how.

Stuck in 4-hour passport queues at Lisbon Airport? Discover when new e-gates, extra officers and terminal upgrades will finally ease arrivals in Portugal by mid-2026.

From 10 Dec to 10 Jan, Portugal may suspend the new EES at its airports to cut Christmas queues, revert to manual checks and enrol 10% of non-EU travellers.

Lisbon hosts CPLP meeting as foreign ministers weigh sanctions over Guinea-Bissau crisis and its impact for Portugal’s 27,000-strong Guinean diaspora.

Portuguese fans heading to the 2026 World Cup? Apply for your Canada visa—eTA or TRV—by March 2025 to secure match tickets—here’s how to avoid delays today.

Portugal taps the EU’s SAFE facility for €5.8 billion to modernise its Navy, Army and Air Force, create 3,000 tech jobs and grow a home-grown defence industry.

Portugal’s messaging apps may face voluntary child-safety scans under new EU rules, risking end-to-end encryption. Learn what expats need now.

Portugal’s new bone-marrow chip screens up to 20 leukemia drugs in four days, guiding first-line therapy, improving outcomes and lowering costs for the SNS.

Learn how Portugal’s new crypto law enforces bank-grade checks, mandatory travel rule and tax certainty for investors and exchanges ahead of July 2026.

Siemens will open AI & UX centres in Lisbon and Porto next year, creating 250 high-skill jobs and reinforcing Portugal’s rise as a global tech hub—learn what it means for local talent.

EU antitrust probe into WhatsApp's AI bot ban could slash chatbot options and drive up costs for Portuguese SMEs. Learn the risks and alternative platforms.

Delays of up to 768 s on Portugal’s SNS24 hotline triggered a €1.5 m fine for Altice. SPMS adds AI triage, 3,700 clinicians and pay rises to cut waits.

Learn how 260 Swedish companies injected €4.2 billion, invested €1.1 billion and created 18 000 jobs, driving innovation and regional growth across Portugal’s economy – read the full report.

A nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.

Portugal’s nationwide general strike is causing mass cancellations and long delays at Lisbon Airport. Here’s what’s happening and how travellers can navigate the disruption.

Discover why The Economist names Portugal economy of 2025, as low inflation, rising wages and record job creation boost residents' daily spending power.

Facing a shortage of Pai Natal performers, Santa visits in Portugal now average €200. Discover regional price differences and booking tips to secure your slot before 15 December.

Portugal taps the EU’s SAFE facility for €5.8 billion to modernise its Navy, Army and Air Force, create 3,000 tech jobs and grow a home-grown defence industry.

Discover how Portugal’s VAT drop and landlord IRS cuts aim to boost rental supply—and whether they could push rents higher in Lisbon, Porto and beyond. Read the full analysis.

Foreign buyers face a flat 7.5% IMT on urban homes in Portugal but can reclaim part of it by becoming tax resident within two years or leasing at capped rents.

A nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.





