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3.6 magnitude quake hit Évora early morning. Learn what residents felt, why it matters, and essential earthquake safety tips for Alentejo region.
Discover how Portugal's €0.10 bottle deposit system is changing urban life in Lisbon, Porto, and beyond. What residents need to know about the Volta scheme.
Anacom fines Vodafone €160,000 for changing TV contracts without notice. Know your 30-day cancellation rights and how to protect yourself from telecom fee traps.
Lisbon's Luís de Camões airport opens 2035 in Alcochete with 56M capacity. Expect €10 extra per flight from 2030. 20-min train link. Private €8.9B investment.
Discover how Casa Manaias in Ponta Delgada tackles homelessness through occupational therapy and community inclusion workshops. See what's changing for vulnerable residents.
Three Brazilian nationals arrested at Lisbon Airport for premeditated murder-robbery in Porto. Police intercept suspects before flight to Brazil with stolen cash.
Portuguese businesses gain priority access to Cape Verde's €378M infrastructure pipeline. New credit line opens doors to energy, telecoms, and port projects.
Lay-offs in Portugal plunge 26% to 2,739 cases in June. Unemployment benefits hit 3-year low. What the tightening job market means for workers and employers.
Porto launched free public transport for residents via Cartão Porto in July 2024. Save up to €400 yearly on metro, buses & trains. 44,000 enrolled. Apply now.
Portugal's new digital exam system collapsed with grading errors affecting 290,000 students. Emergency retakes announced for September. Here's what you need to know.
Portugal's digital exam grading system failed thousands of students. Learn about retakes, grade reviews, and what comes next for university admissions.
Portugal's native Iberian rabbit declined 70% since 2008. New genetic research reveals it's a distinct species needing urgent protection.
Portugal approves nationwide free public transport for war veterans, removing 32km limits. Surviving spouses included. Implementation pending 2027 budget.
19+ hour IP3 highway closure near Penacova after 11,000-liter resin spill. Major delays expected on Coimbra-Viseu route. No reopening timeline announced yet.
12,600 Portuguese students face 2026 exam grading crisis. Get details on corrections, second-phase exams, and September makeup options for university admission.
EU extends controversial Chat Control scanning law until 2028. Your encrypted messages stay protected—for now. Learn what changes are coming and how it affects Portuguese residents.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed 5,278 including 121 Portuguese nationals. Learn about Portugal's aid, housing recovery, and what it means for diaspora communities.
Over 20 arrests in Portugal in separate police operations involving drug trafficking, illegal weapons, and violent crimes. Updates on enforcement activity across the country.
Portuguese families took 26M trips in 2025 but spent 4.2% less per journey. How inflation, high VAT, and tight budgets are reshaping summer holidays.
Portugal revises education law for gifted students. Families demand mandatory screening, teacher training, and support by 2026. What parents need to know.