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Portugal Declares State of Calamity After Storm Kristin, Fast-Tracks Aid and Tax Relief

Jewish Life in Lisbon: Rising Vandalism Meets Police Inaction

Portuguese founders can access Doha’s €1.8B co-invest fund, a 10-year entrepreneur visa and 20-year tax holidays; applications close in June—learn how today.

Portugal’s 65 km quantum corridor between Portalegre and Badajoz now protects hospital and grid data ahead of the EU’s 2026 post-quantum deadline. Learn more.

Only 7% of Portugal's workforce is unionised, exposing employees to slower wage growth, fewer benefits and weaker legal backing. Learn to protect pay and career.

The ESTHER Mach-25 shock tube in Loures puts Portugal at the heart of EU space and defence research, fuelling local SMEs and dozens of new high-skill STEM jobs.

Alvaiázere’s volunteer firefighters are exhausted after Storm Kristin. Discover why aid lagged, perks for new volunteers, and how residents can fortify homes.

Stamps climb to €0.73 as Portugal’s postal rates rise 6.2%. SMEs, households and newspaper publishers face higher delivery bills. See tips to cut mailing costs.

Banco BPI’s 13% profit slip could hold deposit rates down and narrow mortgage spreads. Learn what the bank’s 2025 results mean for your money in Portugal and how to plan ahead.

U.S. tariffs on wine, cork and auto parts could squeeze Portugal's exports, Erasmus grants and even your mortgage—learn what's at risk and how to prepare.

Porto’s Livraria Lello is now a national monument, unlocking EU grants, keeping the €10 fee steady and limiting visitors—plan your trip while slots last.

IPMA issues orange alert for mainland Portugal: heavy rain, mountain snow and 6m Atlantic waves until 7 Feb. Find affected districts and learn how to prepare.

Portuguese ace Félix da Costa salvages 4 points despite a Miami Formula E crash. Drugovich penalized, Jaguar pace fuels hopes for a Rome rebound in March.

Up to €10K home grants, 12-month mortgage pauses and €1.5B in SME credit as Portugal prolongs emergency; Storm Leonardo triggers flood alerts. See how to apply

Portugal’s top court freezes tougher nationality rules: expats still qualify for citizenship after 5 years and keep Golden Visa perks—apply before 2025 changes.

Portugal’s runoff debate: António José Seguro urged stability as André Ventura pushed hard-line immigration. Review exchanges and voter tips before 8 February.

Portugal's Economy of the Year win eases mortgage rates, boosts job growth, and offers tax breaks for expats and startups - learn what it means for residents.

Petitions in Portugal urge MPs to start the 5-year citizenship clock on the day you file your first residency request. Get proof tips and track the debate.

Discover how Portugal's new 2FA on Tax and Social Security portals affects accountants, SMEs, freelancers and expats—and get expert tips to adapt smoothly.

STCP’s 420 buses now accept Visa, Mastercard and MB Way contactless taps, ending coins on board. Enjoy 15% faster boarding and buy up to 5 tickets in one tap.

Portugal’s 65 km quantum corridor between Portalegre and Badajoz now protects hospital and grid data ahead of the EU’s 2026 post-quantum deadline. Learn more.

Fast-track data-centre permits, 70% renewables and 8 GW subsea cables could create 9,400 tech jobs, cheaper broadband and stronger grids in Portugal. Learn more.

TensorOps partners with Armis to launch next-gen agentic cybersecurity. Learn how their AI "swarm" model turns security visibility into actionable defense.

Portugal’s first quantum-secured fibre link between Portalegre and Badajoz shields hospitals and banks, speeds e-services, and sparks high-tech jobs across the Alentejo region.

The ESTHER Mach-25 shock tube in Loures puts Portugal at the heart of EU space and defence research, fuelling local SMEs and dozens of new high-skill STEM jobs.

Portugal’s SMEs get relief: Luz Prime’s €1/day fintech offers prefilled IRC, IVA, IES templates, expert hotline and grant help, cutting compliance time by hours.

Calamity status after Storm Kristin unlocks fast compensation, €1.50-a-day power credits, delayed road taxes and 10-day building permits across hard-hit regions.

Residents and firms hit by Storm Kristin can seek €10K home-repair grants, ultra-low-interest loans, fast-track permits and mortgage holidays under Portugal’s €2.5 B relief plan.

Portugal’s €2.5B storm-recovery fund offers homeowners grants up to €10,000 and low-interest loans for businesses in 59 municipalities. Apply now via Balcão 2020.

Up to €10K home grants, 12-month mortgage pauses and €1.5B in SME credit as Portugal prolongs emergency; Storm Leonardo triggers flood alerts. See how to apply

Portugal’s SNS will now cover 30–40% of Ozempic costs for obese type-2 diabetics, cutting co-pays to €80–€95. Learn who qualifies and how to get a prescription.

Portugal’s minimum wage will rise to €920 in 2026, letting workers pocket €818 after Social Security and pay zero IRS. See how the hike affects rents, benefits and business costs.

Learn how to access Portugal's €2.5B Storm Kristin relief: up to €10K for home repairs, €1.5B in business loans and 90-day tax holidays across 60 towns.

Discover how Portugal's new 2FA on Tax and Social Security portals affects accountants, SMEs, freelancers and expats—and get expert tips to adapt smoothly.



