Environment · EconomyLisbon Bars Launch €0.50 Deposit Cups to Cut Plastic Waste
Lisbon’s Bairro Alto bars now use €0.60 deposit-return cups, replacing 25,000 plastic waste nightly. Return the cup, tap your card and get the fee back.
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Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Towns Face Delay Dilemma: Faster Contracts vs. Stricter Audits
Portugal’s drive for faster public contracts clashes with strict audits as towns rush to spend PRR funds—without risking taxpayer money—and eye 2024’s reforms.
Economy · CultureCrypto Probe Puts Portugal’s Film Tax Incentives at Risk
Lisbon film fund linked to a €4.8 million crypto-laundering probe could see Portugal’s 30 % tax rebate suspended, threatening local film jobs and investment.
Tech · EconomyLisbon Startup Granter’s Web Summit Triumph Signals Portugal’s Deep-Tech Ascent
Lisbon’s Granter wins Web Summit with its AI grant platform, guiding Portuguese SMEs to EU funding and sparking Portugal’s deep tech boom. Discover its impact!
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s Flight Attendants Eye December Strike, Holiday Travelers at Risk
Portugal's cabin crew vote Sunday on joining the 11 December strike, which could cancel thousands of Christmas flights. Learn your EU 261 compensation rights.
Sports · EconomyMiguel Oliveira Ends MotoGP Chapter in Valencia, Prepares for World Superbikes
After his final MotoGP race in Valencia, Miguel Oliveira heads to BMW’s World Superbike squad, marking a new era for Portuguese motorsport fans—see what’s next.
Economy · HealthPortugal’s Paychecks Grow Bigger, Yet Healthcare and Leisure Remain Stuck
Portugal's record wages and stronger spending power aren't shortening hospital queues or easing work-life strains. See what 2024 data reveals and what's next.
Economy · PoliticsHousehold Spending and EU Funds Fuel Portugal’s Growth Amid Export Slowdown
Tax cuts and €9.7 billion in EU recovery cash are lifting Portuguese incomes and investment, even as exports and tourism cool. What it means for 2024 growth.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Pledges Fast-Track Courts and Infrastructure Plan to Slash Legal Delays
Portugal announces emergency court measures and a multi-year investment plan to slash legal backlogs, speed up cases and modernise justice—learn more now.