Portugal's new €127M grid link to Spain adds 1,000MW capacity, cuts blackout risk, lowers power bills up to 5%, and boosts renewables. What it means for you.
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Environment · PoliticsPorto makes final five for European Green Capital 2028. Water management expertise could win €600,000 EU funding and cement city's sustainability leadership by 2026.
PoliticsLisbon executes 50%+ of €70M homelessness plan ahead of schedule. Rough sleeping numbers drop, Housing First expands, and new data platform transforms services.
Economy · National NewsEssential food costs fall to €253.63 weekly in Portugal, yet wages lag inflation. What's driving prices and how families can cope with grocery bills.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Parliament votes to disaggregate hate crime data by bias type. Covers impact on expatriates and residents facing discrimination.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal automates child benefit payments for foreign residents, single parents, and separated parents by late 2025. Access €43-€190 monthly without paperwork.
Economy · National NewsPortugal cuts max debt-service ratio from 50% to 45% starting August 1, 2026. Personal loans up 16% despite ECB rate hikes. What residents need to know now.
Economy · TourismAlbufeira installs sound meters to reduce nighttime noise. Early results show better sleep for residents, but bars face revenue losses and legal challenges ahead.
Sports · TechPortugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in dramatic World Cup match. Late Croatia equalizer disallowed after ball sensor detects offside. Portugal faces Spain on Monday, July 6.
SportsPortugal's Neemias Queta secures record $56M four-year extension with Boston Celtics, becoming highest-paid Portuguese athlete in American professional sports.
SportsPortugal faces Montenegro July 2 in crucial World Cup 2027 qualifier. Victory secures historic Second Round spot. Greece awaits July 5. All results carry forward.
Environment · National NewsPortugal activates highest fire alert Friday-Monday. Military helicopters deployed, Lisbon parks closed, extreme heat 40-44°C. What residents need to know.
SportsPortugal faces historic rival Spain in 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in Dallas after dramatic 90+4' winner vs Croatia. Kickoff 2 AM July 7 Lisbon time.
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Iranian diaspora protests outside U.S. Embassy in Lisbon Saturday 18:00-19:30. Part of global action week calling for Western support to end Islamic Republic.
Albufeira installs sound meters to reduce nighttime noise. Early results show better sleep for residents, but bars face revenue losses and legal challenges ahead.
Portugal issues Orange heat alert as temperatures hit 44°C for 5-6 days. Hospital surgeries postponed. Critical safety guidance for elderly residents over 75.
Global aviation traffic declined 2.2% in May. Fuel costs up 40.5%. Expect higher flight prices for another year. Portugal's routes remain stable—for now.
