Ricardo Leitão Machado, brother-in-law of Minister Leitão Amaro, charged in €100M helicopter cartel scheme rigging firefighting contracts since 2022.

Portugal's largest labor confederation calls June 3 general strike over wage stagnation and job security reforms. See how it affects you and what to expect.

Portugal cuts IVA to 6% on new builds and IRS to 10% on rental income through 2029. Guide for foreign residents, tenants, and investors in Portugal's housing market.

Scrap metal firm faces trial for €3M offshore tax fraud. Learn how Portugal's intensified tax enforcement affects business owners and expatriates navigating compliance rules.

Dick Advocaat returns at 78 to coach Curaçao at World Cup 2026, setting world record as oldest coach ever. Caribbean nation of 156K faces Germany, Ivory Coast in Group E.

Gabri Veiga explains how rivalry with Sporting motivated Porto's league championship triumph and addresses Atlético Madrid transfer interest.

Ryanair left the Azores in March 2026. Discover how airfares changed, which new carriers serve the islands, and what this shift means for residents and visitors.

Portugal's GNR intercepted 4 tons of hashish destined for European markets in a coordinated May operation. What this means for Algarve residents and visitors.

New Portugal Return Law extends detention to 18 months and introduces bail options. Learn how the stricter deportation rules affect migrants, asylum seekers, and residents.

New EU law requires Airbnb registration by May 2026. Learn how Portugal's rental restrictions and housing affordability will impact tenants and property investors.

Portugal's labor reform extends temporary contracts to 5 years, expands parental leave to 6 months. Presidential veto threat looms. Essential for workers.

Orion26 military drill brings 1,300 NATO troops to Constância. Learn about dates, local impact, and road closures for May 18-29.

EU agri-food trade surplus drops 37% amid US tariffs. Portuguese olive oil, wine exports face intense competition. What residents should know.

President Seguro's cross-party healthcare pact aims to transform Portugal's SNS through consensus. Learn what the negotiations mean for your access to doctors and treatments.

Portugal's automotive component exports fell 7% to €3B through March. Learn how declining European demand impacts jobs, manufacturing, and the economy.

MV Hondius docks in Tenerife with 11 hantavirus cases, 3 deaths. Final evacuations underway. What the Canary Islands outbreak means for travelers.

Iran tensions push Brent to $108. Portugal fuel costs rising €0.08-€0.12/liter. Strategic reserves stable but expect higher prices.

Mozambican writer Mia Couto receives Doctor Honoris Causa from Hungary's Eötvös Loránd University. What this means for Lusophone literature and Portugal's cultural scene.

Discover how 500 Portuguese footballers abroad are generating €636M in revenue and reshaping the Seleção for 2026 World Cup success.

Former Montalegre mayor and deputy face €20M fraud charges. Court permits email evidence in major Operação Alquimia trial affecting taxpayers across Portugal.