Tracking digital lifestyle for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Digital Lifestyle · TechPortugal's Gov.pt app adds Green Rail Pass, disability certificates (AMIM), and online driver's license renewal by May 2026. Digital-first services eliminate queues.
National News · Digital LifestyleLearn how online grooming works, why cases surged 92% in Portugal, and practical steps parents can take to protect children on Roblox, Discord, and WhatsApp.
National News · Digital LifestylePortugal's Education Ministry announces a smartphone ban decision for older students by summer 2025. Here's what parents and teenagers need to know.
Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsPortugal bans social media for children under 13 and requires parental consent for ages 13-16. Essential guide for families living in Portugal.
Digital Lifestyle · TechMB Way expands to 13 European countries by 2026. Send money and shop abroad fee-free using your Portuguese wallet. No new apps needed.
Culture · Digital LifestyleAccess 61,000 Portuguese artifacts, 67 virtual tours, and educational resources free at patrimoniocultural.gov.pt. New unified portal launches June 2026.
Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsPortugal's ERC partners with NOVA to protect kids online. New age verification rules, parental consent requirements & Portuguese resources for families. Essential guide.
Economy · Digital LifestylePortugal's pension calculator app now on mobile. Model retirement scenarios, calculate benefits, understand penalties. Legal age 2026: 66 years, 9 months.
National News · Digital LifestylePortugal's 2025 crime report reveals organized pickpocketing up 7.7% in Lisbon and Porto, plus 29% surge in phishing scams targeting residents and travelers.