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Portugal’s police moonlighting rates jump 37% from 25 Feb., driving up event security costs nationwide. Learn what councils and planners must budget for now.

ANEPC raises flood alert in 68 councils, forcing road closures, remote classes and evacuations. Check IMI tax relief, insurance deadlines and alternative routes.

Storms pushed Portugal's presidential runoff into rescheduled polls. Voters head to delayed ballots today—check new stations and claim travel refunds.

EU recovery funds end in 2026 and Portugal’s growth may slip below 2%. Discover how slower GDP could affect wages, taxes, mortgage rates and household budgets.

Slow green-lane work visas are leaving Portugal’s hotels short-staffed for summer 2026, driving service delays, higher prices and rental pressure. Read more.

Portugal flood alert at red level – protect your home, rethink travel, avoid riverside roads at night, check flood insurance, stay tuned to @procivportugal.

Portugal delays full biometric passport checks until Sept 2026. Pre-enrol fingerprints to speed queues and avoid delays at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.

Storm Marta lashes Portugal; crews battle floods and 120 km/h winds. Get live travel and power updates plus tips to fast-track your storm insurance claims.

Portugal’s PM now leads the Interior Ministry, controlling storm relief funds and AIMA visa backlogs. Learn how the leadership change could affect expats and locals.

By 16:00, 45.5% of voters turned out in Portugal’s presidential runoff; storm-hit districts delay final results, leaving policy and holiday decisions in limbo.

António José Seguro wins Portugal’s presidential run-off with 66.8%, assuring market calm and mortgage stability plus an SNS overhaul for residents. Read more.

Portugal’s Ministry of Education moves 4th, 6th & 9th year digital mock exams from Feb to 14-23 April, giving schools and students extra prep time.

Orange-red flood alerts issued for Portugal's major rivers. Residents may face evacuations, road closures and power cuts—learn how to stay safe today.

Portugal’s visa backlog now stretches 12–20 weeks, with stricter residency tests and longer family-reunification waits challenging expats in 2026. Learn what to expect.

Surpassing Portugal’s 20-month pretrial cap, Fernando Madureira walks free to an 18-month stadium ban, prompting tighter security at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão.

Discover free lodging, 90% repair grants, 30-day insurance deadlines & new safety rules in Portugal flood relief for Tejo and Algarve – see how to apply today.

Rents rose over 11% in Setúbal, Leiria and Viana do Castelo, while Lisbon and Porto slipped. From Jan 2026, landlords pay just 10% IRS on leases up to €2,300.

Learn how to build and maintain a 72-hour emergency kit in Portugal before the next storm hits. Free ANEPC workshops start in April—sign up now.

ECB's rate freeze keeps Euribor loans flat till spring, giving Portugal homeowners, savers and SMEs time to budget, refinance and secure better deposit deals.

Learn how Portugal’s revamped Golden Visa now requires a €500K fund investment, keeps the 7-day/year stay rule and offers a 5-year path to Portuguese citizenship.

After storms, ASAE inspects Portugal’s construction sector for price gouging. Homeowners can file digital complaints online and claim refunds for overcharges.

Portugal will introduce hospital and school screening for female genital mutilation in 2026 after identifying 515 survivors—what residents need to know.

With a 66.8% mandate Portugal’s president-elect Seguro will fast-track €4b Storm Kristin relief, publish spending reports & set emergency voting safeguards.

Portugal extends storm calamity powers to 15 Feb and unlocks €2.5 billion in grants, cheap credit and permit waivers so homes and businesses can rebuild fast—find out how to apply.

António José Seguro won the 2026 election, but the "Left won" headline is misleading. Our analysis reveals a fractured Right and the "Stop Ventura" coalition that decided the vote

Storm Marta brings torrential rain and record dam releases, heightening flash-flood risk across Portugal. Get safety tips, insurance deadlines and closure updates.

Portugal logged 839 strike notices in 2025, a 23.7% drop that eased commutes and school runs; a proposed tougher strike law now threatens to reignite walkouts.

Apply this March for Portugal’s 14 new 12-month paid training pilots: €820 monthly stipend, coaching and internships for unemployed youth. Limited places—register early.

Portugal flood warning active through Thursday. Find out how to secure your home, meet insurance deadlines and apply for up to €36K in emergency aid.

Storm Marta brings flood alerts, wind and snow warnings across Portugal — check aid fund application dates, insurance deadlines and weekend travel warnings now.

Portugal has 12 weeks to request EU Solidarity Fund aid for storm Kristin damages; PRR milestones stay firm to Aug 2026. See how deadlines affect residents.

Learn how Portugal's 23 Feb presidential runoff could overhaul the constitution, raise costs, freeze €16 bn in EU funds and disrupt life. Key dates inside.

CPLP’s refusal to visit Guinea-Bissau is risking €15M in aid and causing visa, tuition and remittance delays for Bissau-Guinean residents in Portugal.

Flood-hit residents in Leiria, Santarém and Coimbra will get rapid cash payouts, free IDs, micro-grants up to €5k and full power restoration by Sunday for all.

Portugal injects €26M into ageing SIRESP emergency-radio network, postponing the promised 5G overhaul. See what it means for first-responder safety and your taxes.

Portugal’s PM Office files disinformation complaint over a satirical Trump-Azores meme. Social platforms may add satire labels and face heavy fines.

Storm damage leaves Meo landline, mobile and fibre offline across five central Portugal councils. Get 10GB free data, automatic credits and use Wi-Fi calling.

Record 308,501 voters cast early ballots for Portugal’s presidential runoff. Check relocated polling sites, bring valid ID and enjoy transport discounts.

As Portugal’s 8 February presidential run-off nears, discover how Ventura and Seguro’s plans on immigration, pensions and veto powers could shape residents’ lives.

Portugal’s €2.5 B rescue plan for Leiria offers homeowners up to €10 K grants, state-backed loans for SMEs, and a new claims portal opening next week.

Portugal launches €1.2M fact-check hub by Lusa & RTP to flag false claims across TV, radio & social media before June EU elections; free API for regional media

Portugal’s housing market jumped 18.7% in Q1 2025, pushing Lisbon buyers to cheaper suburbs. See 2025 tax cuts, IMT waivers and rent relief to lower costs.

Rumours of a fictitious Pope Leo XIV visit are inflating hotel and tour prices in Fátima, Portugal. Learn how to verify Vatican news and avoid costly scams.

Progressive parties back António José Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential runoff to block far-right André Ventura and defend housing, tax and climate laws.

Portugal urges European Parliament to fast-track €450M storm relief; residents await rapid repairs, tax waivers and home-repair aid—learn how to access support.

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.

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

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.

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

The Economist crowns Portugal the world’s best economy for 2025, pointing to cheaper mortgages, steady wages and strong job prospects. Find out what it means for you.

Lisbon’s early voting for the presidential run-off hit 61% turnout, with 20 000 ballots already cast, easing 8 Feb queues. Learn what this means for your vote.

“Zionists out” and “Zionism = Nazism” appear across Lisbon. As Chega MP Pedro Frazão raised it in the Knesset, action lags in Portugal.

Portuguese public bodies delayed €332.3 million in 2025, squeezing suppliers and hospitals and putting Lisbon at risk of EU fines. Learn the new payment-compliance rules and what they mean for businesses.

Watch Seguro and Ventura face off tonight on RTP1's presidential runoff debate. Discover how rent, healthcare and tax changes could impact families in Portugal.

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 president visits Rome to ink a €500M naval deal, secure a 2027 papal pilgrimage and seek storm relief funds—boosting jobs and tourism.

Marinha Grande water outage after cable theft: store water, earn a €50 reward for tips, apply for emergency business aid, and track repair updates here.

File now for €1,077 grants, 1% loans and fast-track permits in Portugal’s €2.5B storm relief package post-Kristin. Online portal opens Monday.

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.

Lisbon solar protests push Portugal’s environment agency to halt two mega-solar parks in Beira Baixa. Learn how rooftop grants could benefit local homeowners.

Portugal will allocate €26M to keep SIRESP emergency radios running through storms and wildfires. Learn how this funding impacts your safety in 2026.

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.

Storm Kristin turns 60 Atlantic municipalities into calamity zones. Learn how to claim rapid relief funds, VAT-free repairs, tax breaks and zero-interest loans.

Portugal’s storm-hit Vila de Rei is now in a state of calamity, unlocking rapid repairs, €31k home grants and 1.5% loans—learn how to apply before the 30-day deadline.

Storm Kristin battered Portugal. Government offers up to €10,000 for urgent home repairs, interest-free loans and tax relief; check if your area qualifies.

After a guard blocked a reporter’s camera in Portugal’s Parliament, MPs demand written press guidelines and an internal review to safeguard media access—see what’s next.

Lisbon court imposes max 25-year term on Penha de França barbershop shooter. Read verdict highlights, local reaction and next appeal steps.

Seguro and Ventura criss-cross Portugal on the campaign trail as voters prepare for Feb 8 presidential runoff. Polls show a tight race and high abstention risk.

Porto, Matosinhos and Gaia take charge of Douro riverfronts by 2026, promising a riverside library, cleaner beaches and scenic bike paths—see what's coming.

Portugal suspends its elite Special Forces course in Lamego and opens dual inquiries after a 23-year-old lieutenant drowned during a night river drill.

Storm calls in Portugal plunged to just 22 overnight after Depression Kristin. Flood watches near Mondego and Sado stay active – stay prepared.

Victims of the Leiria storm can file claims at a 24-hour desk, tap a €300 million CGD credit line, and secure 100 % farm grants up to €10,000—learn the steps now.

A 23-year-old trainee drowned during a Special Operations river drill in Lamego, forcing the Portuguese Army to suspend the course while investigators probe safety lapses.

Madeira and Azores residents can now book Lisbon or Porto flights for just €79/€119 via Portugal’s new digital portal—but unpaid taxes may block your refund. Learn how the rules work.

Storm Kristin overwhelmed Portugal with 5,463 incidents and 18,000 responders. Learn five expert tips to safeguard your family, property and travel plans.

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.

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

Ventura’s jab that Seguro was afraid to debate backfired when the Socialist used wit to dominate Portugal’s presidential runoff before the 8 Feb vote.

Portugal’s SNS will bring 1,111 retired family doctors back through 2027 to shorten waiting times, expand telemedicine and improve rural healthcare access—see how your local centre may benefit.

Portuguese navy, air force and PJ intercept narco-sub off the Azores, seizing record 9-tonne cocaine haul that could reshape Atlantic routes and spur funding.

Portugal's Navy and Air Force intercepted a ghost sub off the Azores seizing a record 9 tonnes of cocaine worth €350 million. Read story of Operation Adamastor.

Over 250 non-socialists urge a vote for Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential run-off to block a far-right victory—see why this cross-party appeal matters.

Portugal's courts refuse to suspend the four-year sentence for far-right leader Mário Machado, signaling hate-speech penalties and a precedent for future cases.

Learn how a potential Moody’s A2 upgrade could trim mortgage rates, cut corporate borrowing costs and free fiscal space for schools and healthcare across Portugal in 2024.

Portugal’s handball side can still reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals despite a record 46-38 defeat to France—beat Norway and hope Germany falters. Follow the decisive clash.

Portugal's 8 February run-off looms as Cotrim Figueiredo turns 900k liberal votes into Movimento 2031 and urges voters to reject André Ventura. Follow the story.

Portugal’s violent crime fell 2.6% in 2025, yet overall offences rose 2.1%. Explore the hardest-hit districts and how 8,000 new police bodycams aim to reassure residents.

Discover how Portugal’s rejection of a Gaza peace forum reinforces its UN credentials, bolsters its 2027 UN Security Council bid and secures a Lisbon Summit.

Ex-PM José Sócrates asks the UN and ECHR to review delays he says block his defence in Operation Marquês, putting pressure on Portugal’s justice system.

Portugal’s Socialist Party elects its leader 13–14 March and meets in Viseu 27–29 March for the XXV Congress, laying out a 2026 roadmap for Portuguese politics.

Satirical screenshot claiming PM Luís Montenegro offered Donald Trump a deal on the Azores sparked a criminal complaint under Portugal’s new disinformation law.

Portugal’s Socialist Party sets a mid-March leadership vote and a late-March Viseu congress, key tests for the centre-left’s unity and future government ambitions in Portugal.

Bottled-gas cylinders stay at €33–€37 after MPs reject a €20 cap. Parliament may instead cut VAT to 6%, a move that could trim bills for 2.2 million families.

Mozambique police probe the suspicious death of a Portuguese BCI executive in Maputo. Lisbon's embassy offers consular support, safety alerts and urges vigilance.

Guinea-Bissau’s pushback against Portugal threatens €200M plans, visa talks and expat permits. Learn what’s at stake for investors and residents in Portugal.

In a dawn raid in central Porto, inspectors shut two illegal floors split into 19 rooms where 50 South-Asian migrants paid €250 per bed, exposing Porto’s rental-crisis shadow market.

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Portuguese youth in Strasbourg to safeguard the EU's future after 40 years of Portugal's membership. Discover what's at stake.

Diaspora votes may decide Portugal's 8 Feb presidential runoff. See how consulate drives targeted campaigns mobilise Portuguese abroad and why your vote counts.

Forty years after Portugal joined the EU, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Generation Z to defend freedoms, vote and innovate so Europe remains united.

Guinea-Bissau’s junta schedules 6 December 2026 presidential and legislative elections amid coup fallout. Understand what’s at stake for Lisbon and the diaspora.