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Portugal’s exports leapt 14.3% in Sept as chemicals to Germany and pharma goods for the US trimmed the trade gap. Learn how firms adapt to the 15% tariff cap.

José Sá stays home after a bereavement, so 21-year-old João Carvalho joins Portugal for the World Cup 2026 qualifier in Dublin. See what it means for the squad.

Government plan to overhaul inspector careers could slow ACT factory audits and casino policing in Portugal—what it means for workers, gamblers and taxpayers.

Government seeks tougher price deals and e-invoicing so Portugal’s SNS pays suppliers faster, trims billion-euro debt and avoids surgery delays across Portugal.

SNS now covers Accu-Chek SmartGuide at 100% cost. Adults on injections or standalone pumps can request the 14-day AI sensor via e-prescription. Learn more.

Ryanair's digital boarding passes cut queues but raise consumer-rights fears for Portugal flyers without smartphones. Learn how to claim a paper pass.

Summer 2025 saw Portugal’s SNS perform 16% fewer cancer surgeries, swelling waiting lists. Discover whether new incentives can speed up your treatment timeline.

On 5 Dec, Benfica hosts Sporting while final arguments unfold in the €2.2 m ‘blue bag’ tax trial. Discover how a ruling could shape coffers, sponsors and fans.

ASAE inspections shut down 10 gyms from Braga to Faro. See the safety documents and licences every Portugal resident should verify before signing a contract.

Madeira’s storm alert now runs until 18:00 Saturday; 4-m swells and 90-km/h gusts have halted ferries and cruises. Recheck bookings and avoid cliffs for now.

Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports moved 57 million passengers by September 2024, straining capacity. UK demand and planned Alcochete airport may reshape travel.

Flying Ryanair from Lisbon, Porto or Faro? Portugal’s regulator confirms printed boarding passes are valid and staff must reprint them for free if your phone dies.