Tomás Ferreira

Arrow Global’s €280M investment in Algarve’s Vilamoura Sports Resort creates 320 jobs, hosts sports events, and upgrades facilities for residents and expats.

Use Portugal’s free Business Digital Wallet in the gov.pt app for instant, always-valid company documents, real-time tax updates and zero bank-counter fees.

Discover how Lisbon-Porto and suburban rail closures until mid-2026 lengthen commutes, raise costs, reveal alternative routes travellers in Portugal can use.

Explore how Portugal’s 2026 tech job market pivots to AI skills, EU AI Act compliance and permanent contracts, and get upskilling tips to stay competitive.

EU storm repair funds remain stalled until Portugal files its PRR update. Learn key deadlines, funding options and how residents can secure rebuilding grants.

INE’s update to Portugal’s CPI gives cafés, transport and leisure heavier weight, set to lift 2026 rent and pension payments—review your monthly budget now.

Storms barely dented Portugal’s food supplies—shelves and prices hold firm. Learn how a €1 B AI logistics upgrade will keep goods moving smoothly through 2026.

Discover how a 0.7 °C rise in 2025 Azores sea temperatures is set to reshape Portugal’s fishing quotas, lift insurance costs and extend the tourism season.

Leiria-based inCentea acquires Almería’s Dragomar to speed Iberian IT support, add 50 staff, cut costs, boost resilience—see benefits for Portuguese SMEs.

Winter storms across Portugal's Centre damaged hundreds of cars, delaying deliveries and driving up repair bills—check your natural-hazard cover and learn about emergency aid.

Honor’s Magic 8 Lite lands in Portugal with a 7,500 mAh 3-day battery, IP69K sealing and 512 GB storage, priced at €399 via Worten, Fnac and Honor.pt.

INE reports 0.3% industrial turnover growth. Residents see 5.1% wage rises, €10B export support, a 1% power hike, and better job prospects in 2026 — find out what it means for your wallet.

Portugal’s president-elect António José Seguro vows paper-free grants, loans and tax breaks within days after winter storms. See key dates and how to claim now.

Report storm damage on Estragos.pt to accelerate insurance payouts, request priority generators, and follow Leiria school repairs—help speed recovery across Portugal today.

Residents of Pombal, Portugal can apply for fast-track grants up to €10,000 to repair storm-damaged homes. Upload geotagged photos and hire contractors before shortages lift prices.

Under the EU Digital Services Act, Portugal’s ANACOM can audit TikTok, demand screen-breaks and curb infinite scroll or face multi-million-euro fines—see what it means for you.

José Mourinho says a Porto loss to Sporting would cut the Liga Portugal gap to four points, boosting Benfica ticket demand, TV fees and match-day spending.

Planning to build in Portugal? Discover why 2025 home construction costs jump 4%, how IVA cuts may help, plus regional price gaps and budget tips for residents.

Portugal property prices just crossed €2,000 per m² this month. Learn how higher valuations affect deposits, rent caps and plans before locking in 2026 budget.

After €9 million in storm damage, tourism businesses in Central Portugal can claim EU grants, subsidised loans and tax deferrals—apply before February deadlines.

Portugal insurers won’t grant automatic grace periods. Discover how to invoke Article 41, negotiate a written premium deferral and keep your coverage active.

Transtejo has restarted most Tagus River ferry routes, easing Almada–Lisbon commutes. Check the app—strong winds or crew assemblies may still cancel sailings.

Residents in 70+ municipalities hit by Storm Kristin can renew Citizen Cards free until 31 March 2026—bring parish proof to a Citizen Shop and save €18.

Portugal residents in Storm Kristin zones can claim loan refunds on mortgage & business payments made after Jan 28. Apply by Apr 27 for fast relief. Check full eligibility details today.

João Almeida will captain the 2026 Giro d’Italia—discover how his quest for pink could ignite youth cycling, sports tourism and bike sales across Portugal.

Berry farmers in Odemira can access up to €20M in State/EU grants, low-rate loans and tax breaks after Storm Kristin. File claims by 21 Feb to avoid out-of-pocket repairs.

Submit a single OesteCim form to secure up to €10K for storm repairs or €2.5 M for small-industry upgrades across Portugal’s Oeste region. Apply by April 2026 and hear back in 15 days.

Santander Portugal posts €963.8M profit, expands youth mortgages, trims deposit rates and accelerates digital banking—see how it affects residents in Portugal.

Persistent rains stall repairs on 1,100 storm-hit roofs in Ourém. Learn how to claim up to €10K grants, fast-track permits, get free materials and mortgage relief.

Portugal’s PSI stock index jumps to a 16-year high, up 37% over 12 months. See what the rally means for household portfolios, mortgage rates and pension funds.

Portugal’s fifth presidential runoff in two years may delay IRS cuts, rent relief and lower mortgage rates. Discover what the outcome means for all residents.

Claim €29.50 a day from Portugal’s new storm-wage fund for fishermen, while shellfish farmers can apply for 60% rebuild grants. See how to file and key deadlines.

France’s raid on X’s Paris HQ could spark EU fines, DSA probes and data privacy audits, reshaping X use by Portuguese users and advertisers. Stay informed.

Storm-hit Central Portugal families and businesses can tap €2.5B in grants and loans, get 90-day mortgage and tax freezes, fast-track rebuild permits—learn how to apply.

Portugal Development Bank unleashes €1.5B zero-fee loans with a 3-year grace period for storm-hit businesses; apply through your bank by 30 June 2026.

EU Parliament debate could unlock crisis funds covering up to 80% of Storm Kristin losses in Portugal. Submit damage reports by 29 Feb to secure compensation.

Leiria maps flood damage with drones and 100 volunteers, fast-tracking insurance payouts, repairs & cleanup grants. Upload on Estragos.pt now.

Portugal’s book market grew 6.9% in 2025 as children’s titles and adult coloring books surged. Stable prices and local livrarias point to steady growth—learn more.

Find out how EU regulators could fine X, curb Grok AI feeds and enforce stricter content checks for Portuguese users under the new DSA.

Ryanair delays in-flight Wi-Fi on Portugal routes until 2029 to save €200 M in fuel and keep fares under €10. Download movies before you fly.

Euribor stays flat, meaning Portugal mortgage bills fall just €2 in February. Compare record-low spreads, stricter non-resident rules and learn how to save more.

Discover how 6.5M pilgrims at Fátima in 2025 impact traffic, rentals and jobs in Portugal’s Centro region. Plan your commute and seize opportunities.

After Storm Kristin caused €420M in damage, businesses in Santarém, Leiria and Coimbra urge conversion of loans into grants. See how to apply by 18 March.

Alqueva’s 3,300 m³/s release shields Baixo Guadiana from floods, boosts Portugal’s hydropower and raises Alentejo irrigation quotas after record winter rain.

Private-equity firm Atena acquires 80% of Grupo Pontual, safeguarding IT services for 3,500 Portuguese SMEs and adding cyber and cloud jobs in Lisbon and Porto.

Algarve residents can claim up to €5,000 in aid for Storm Kristin damage until 28 Feb. Linha do Sul trains resume this weekend—prepare now for Storm Leonardo.

Portugal unveils a €2.4 billion aid package with €200 cash payouts, mortgage-interest relief and cheaper energy bills—yet renters and freelancers are excluded. See if you qualify.

Portugal’s Indico invests $7M in Amsterdam platform Dealroom, giving local startups 40%-discounted AI data, quicker fundraising and 20+ new tech jobs in Lisbon.

Portugal's 2026 State Budget boosts public-sector pay, lifts the university tuition cap and may nudge rents up. See who benefits and key approval dates.

Portugal inflation falls to 1.9% in January, easing grocery, energy and mortgage costs. Discover how residents in Portugal can trim monthly bills and loan payments now.

Isolated seniors in Portugal add €70–85 million to SNS costs through extra GP and ER visits. Explore community programs and policy fixes reversing the trend.

Northern Portugal risks €300M in lost output and 3,300 jobs if Trump-era US tariffs return in 2026. See how affected industries, workers and residents can prepare now.

Portugal’s PSI stock index has surged to a 16-year peak, lifting pension values but raising entry costs. Learn how residents and expat investors can time buys and cut capital-gains tax.

Lisbon's PSI index closes at 8,842 points, a 16-year high that boosts Portuguese pension funds, ETFs and fuels IPOs. See what the rally means for your savings.

A G4-class solar storm lit Portuguese skies with rare auroras and may disrupt GPS, telecoms and power grids through 6 Feb. Learn viewing tips and how to safeguard devices.

Operator E-Redes flags a 35% rise in overnight power faults. Expect outages, slower fixes, and remember you can claim bill credits after 12-hr blackouts.

CaixaBank posts record €5.9 bn profit; dividend up 15% while BPI’s share slips, yet Portuguese mortgage rates hold firm—find out what it means for savers.

Bison Bank’s euro stablecoin lets Portuguese IBAN holders send money abroad for a few cents, 24/7, and buy tokenised real estate—before MiCA takes effect.

Portugal’s inflation slowed to 1.9% in January, easing grocery bills and energy prices and hinting at lower mortgage rates—what it means for households.

Shield’s move makes Lisbon Europe’s RegTech hub, with AI-compliance roles paying €10–15K above median and a 20% tax rate. Explore career openings and tax perks.

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.

On 8 Feb, Portugal presidential run-off—Seguro vs Ventura—could veto rent caps, digital ID reforms and tax bills. Find out what it means for your household.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portugal’s economy grew 1.9% in 2025, beating the EU average and lifting wages, while expected ECB rate cuts could shave €15 off monthly mortgage bills.

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

Record corporate VC and eased EU rules are unlocking defence-tech contracts, high-skill engineering roles and growth funding for startups in Portugal.

São Brás de Alportel reopens €130 monthly rent aid for low-income tenants. Apply by 31 Jan 2026 with registered lease and 3-year residency to secure support.

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.

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.

Discover how Portugal's 2025 1.9% GDP growth will affect your 2026 salary negotiations, Euribor-linked mortgages and EU reconstruction fund deadlines.

After April's Iberian blackout, €12 billion in clean-energy upgrades aims to cut power bills, add jobs and deliver faster internet across Portugal by 2028.

Portugal’s 1.9% GDP growth in 2025 strengthens jobs, supports wage gains and may trim variable-rate mortgages. Residents and expats: start planning now for 2026.

Portugal’s Uber drivers and couriers can now secure a €920 minimum-wage floor plus accident and parental leave insurance—learn the steps to enrol today.

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.

Portugal’s Q4 GDP jumps 0.8%, outpacing Eurozone peers, easing mortgage rates and job fears. Learn what this means for all residents, households & businesses.

Portugal’s Greenvolt will spend €60M on Europe’s largest battery storage hub, boosting EU grid stability, adding skilled jobs at home and lowering energy bills.

Discover how Portugal’s 4 million racing pigeons create lucrative side incomes for rural residents, plus registration deadlines, tax rules and start-up costs.

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.

Portugal’s wind and solar surge has created 67,000 renewable jobs, with 25% higher pay, subsidised training and €60 off energy bills – learn how to benefit.

Storm Kristin relief: Residents in Portugal's hit regions can claim EU grants up to €10,000 and 95% co-funded loans. Register and submit forms by 27 March 2024.

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.

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.

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s 90+8-minute header gave Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid, a Champions League play-off spot and €18.6 million in prize money.

Savings dip this quarter as Portuguese households invest in upgrades, with upcoming rate cuts and Lisbon subsidies to ease budgets – see latest Eurostat data.

Learn how 19th-century thinker Oliveira Martins still shapes Portugal’s classrooms, libraries and 2026 state-budget debates — insights no resident should miss.

Portugal’s €1.3 billion 2025 budget surplus could cut IRS bills, speed debt reduction and inject funds into hospitals, housing and public transport—learn the impacts.

US arrivals to Portugal rose 14% in 2025, swelling tourism revenue and driving a property-buying spree in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve—discover the numbers.

Ryanair’s standoff threatens Azores travel: 400,000 seats may disappear and fares soar. Deal must close by Feb—Portugal residents should book spring trips now.

Learn how a Portugal-flagged trawler held in Mindelo has left 12 Angolan and Indonesian crew unpaid—and why Lisbon’s blue economy is on the line. Read more.

PCP dares Portugal’s right-wing to back sweeping labour-law reform. See how longer hours, easier contracts and quicker layoffs could reshape your working life.

Storm damage and electrification works have halted trains on the Douro, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa lines, adding 40–70-minute bus transfers for passengers.

Cinema closures across Portugal drive attendance to a 30-year low as Cineplace and NOS shutter multiplexes. Discover which towns are affected and what rescue plan the government is drafting.

203 organisations in Central Portugal launch a circular economy pact to tap €2.2 B in EU funds, create jobs and cut waste by 2027—discover benefits for residents.

Portugal seeks €1 billion EU aid to build offshore CO₂ pipelines and store emissions under the Atlantic seabed—find out what it means for industry and climate goals.

Discover how Portugal’s presidential debate over NATO spending and diplomacy could lower energy prices, spur tech jobs and reshape budgets across the country.