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Portugal tackles diaspora voting after 96% abstention. New postal ballot plans and electronic voting debate affect 1.77M overseas voters.

Police intervene as 500 queue at Lisbon's AIMA office. Permits expiring by June 30, 2025 must renew by April 15. New fees and processing tips.

20 people died on Portugal roads during Easter 2026—4x more than 2025's 5 deaths. New crackdowns, higher fines & traffic code changes coming soon.

Braga faces Real Betis in Europa League quarters Wednesday 17:45. Captain Horta leads northern Portugal's club toward semis with €2M prize money at stake.

Egypt's 2 trillion cubic feet gas discovery could ease supply, but US-Iran war blocking Strait of Hormuz is pushing Portugal's fuel bills 10-15% higher. What residents should know.

One worker killed, five injured in Peniche van crash. Learn about N247 safety concerns and employer transport risks affecting workers and commuters.

Porto to partially demolish Edifício Transparente by 2028, restoring beach-park connection. Surf schools and cafés stay open during work.

Portugal's borrowing costs surge, pushing interest payments to €7.2B in 2026. How rising Euribor rates affect your mortgage and household budget.

Italian referee Marco Guida assigned to Porto vs Nottingham Forest has controversial history with Mourinho, Atlético complaints. Europa League April 10.

Nationwide magistrate strike on April 24 may close courts across Portugal. Check your hearing dates now to avoid delays and potential rescheduling.

Castro Marim targets 70 of 100 illegal dwellings for demolition. What Portugal's housing laws mean for modular homes and property owners.

Easter 2025 saw 20 road deaths in Portugal—4x higher than 2024. Learn enforcement changes and avoid fines. Insurance costs rising too.