Economy · National News€3 Customs Fee Now Applies to Chinese Online Platforms in Portugal
New €3 customs charge now applies to Shein, Temu, AliExpress purchases. How it affects your shopping bills and delivery times in Portugal through 2028.
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National News · Immigration68 Portuguese Dead in Venezuela Earthquakes: What Expats Need to Know About Evacuation and Aid
68 Portuguese nationals dead in Venezuela's twin earthquakes. Learn about evacuation protocols, repatriation flights, and how to get help through Portuguese consulates.
National News · ImmigrationDrug Seizures Spike at Lisbon Airport: What Foreign Residents Should Know About Stricter Border Enforcement
Major cannabis busts at Lisbon Airport signal stricter border enforcement in 2026. Foreign residents face deportation risks and visa complications. Learn what travelers need to know.
Economy · ImmigrationHow Ultra-Wealthy Investment Boom is Reshaping Portugal's Housing and Job Market
Despite policy tightening, 1,476 ultra-wealthy residents are investing in Portugal's funds and startups—not just property. Discover what this shift means for housing prices and local jobs.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Races to Spend €13B Recovery Funds Before August 2026 Deadline
Portugal's €13.1B Recovery Plan execution hits 61% as August 31 deadline looms. Businesses lead with €4.6B received. Housing, metro, hospitals face critical delays.
National News · PoliticsCourt Orders Portugal to Pay Former PM Sócrates €15,000 Over Leaked Investigation Details
Portugal's court holds the State liable for judicial secrecy breaches. Former PM Sócrates receives €15,000 compensation in landmark case on investigation leaks.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Court Orders State to Pay Sócrates €15,000 for Leaked Investigation Files
Portuguese court holds state liable for leaked Operação Marquês files. First compensation for judicial secrecy breach sets accountability precedent for residents.
National News · ImmigrationPortuguese Nationals Evacuated from Venezuela Earthquake Zone as 60 Confirmed Dead
First 19 Portuguese nationals repatriated from Venezuela after twin earthquakes killed 60 Portuguese residents. €400,000 aid allocated, donation channels open.
Culture · National NewsMarjane Satrapi's Persépolis Returns to Portuguese Cinemas as Cultural Tribute
Oscar-nominated animated film Persépolis returns to Portugal cinemas July 16 in restored digital version. A tribute to Marjane Satrapi's powerful feminist legacy and her fight for Iranian women's rights.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese Community in Venezuela: How Lisbon's Institutions Mobilized for Earthquake Survivors
Venezuela's devastating earthquakes killed 1,719 people. Learn how Portugal deployed medical teams and aid coordination to support Portuguese nationals and long-term recovery efforts.
Immigration · National NewsForeign Worker Stabbed to Death by Wife in Alentejo Shared Housing
41-year-old woman arrested for stabbing husband to death in Ferreira do Alentejo agricultural workers' housing. Case highlights domestic violence risks facing migrants.
Economy · PoliticsNDB's First Macau Bond Issuance Opens New Funding Routes for Portuguese Firms
NDB's first Macau bond opens alternative financing for Portuguese firms in Angola, Mozambique, and Brazil. Discover what the BRICS bank's strategic move means for Portugal business.