Facing a shortage of Pai Natal performers, Santa visits in Portugal now average €200. Discover regional price differences and booking tips to secure your slot before 15 December.

A nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.

Rents up over 100%, 1.5 million lack GPs—see how Portugal’s housing crunch and healthcare delays squeeze young people, and what relief measures are proposed.

EU antitrust probe into WhatsApp's AI bot ban could slash chatbot options and drive up costs for Portuguese SMEs. Learn the risks and alternative platforms.

Portugal taps the EU’s SAFE facility for €5.8 billion to modernise its Navy, Army and Air Force, create 3,000 tech jobs and grow a home-grown defence industry.

Apply for PSP’s 2025 Algarve intake before 23 Dec to secure paid training, €1 930 starting salary, IRS Jovem tax breaks and a permanent coastal police career.

Barroso lithium mine earns EU strategic status, fast-tracks permits and taps new funding. Discover how Portugal bolsters its EV battery supply chain and jobs.

New EU package holiday rules guarantee 14-day refunds, robust insolvency cover and quick complaint responses for travellers in Portugal. Learn what changes.

Foreign buyers face a flat 7.5% IMT on urban homes in Portugal but can reclaim part of it by becoming tax resident within two years or leasing at capped rents.

Learn how Portugal’s new crypto law enforces bank-grade checks, mandatory travel rule and tax certainty for investors and exchanges ahead of July 2026.

Algarve desalination plant wins approval during drought, but NGOs warn of missing studies and marine risks. Discover impacts on residents, tourism and fishing.

Portugal’s €5.8 B EU SAFE loan could fund new frigates, locally built Boxer IFVs and surveillance drones—creating thousands of skilled jobs. Find out how.