Politics · EconomyLisbon Firefighters Strike to Demand Higher Pay, More Staff and New Gear
Lisbon firefighters strike pauses non-urgent calls. Learn how this affects emergency services and what residents should do, plus who to call in a crisis.
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EconomyPortugal’s Balanced Budget, 2% Growth and Falling Debt: What Expats Should Know
EU forecasts show Portugal's economy growing 2% yearly through 2026 while public debt falls below 90% of GDP—discover what this means for wages, taxes and living costs.
Economy · EnvironmentTop Court Says Wind-Turbine Towers Are Taxable, Boosting Rural IMI Revenue
Portugal’s supreme court ruled wind-farm towers are urban property under IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis), boosting rural budgets and nudging power prices.
Economy · PoliticsAudit Court Freezes Questionable PRR Deals, Delays Municipal Works and EU Payouts
Tribunal de Contas freezes 20+ PRR contracts, halting municipal projects and putting Portugal’s next €1.3 bn EU payout at risk. See how taxpayers and councils are affected.
Economy · EnvironmentMonkfish Fishing Stops in Portugal: Fishermen Struggle as Prices Soar
Directed monkfish fishing is banned across Portugal after quotas filled, straining coastal incomes and pushing fish prices higher this season.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s Schools and Hospitals Add Staff, but Q3 Public Jobs Decline
Portugal public sector jobs rose 1.8% YoY (+13K) but slipped 0.2% in Q3. See how these seasonal changes shape public services and the 2026 budget.
Economy · PoliticsAudit Court Freezes EU Funds, Delaying Portugal's Health & Housing Projects
Audit court blocks 20+ PRR contracts, halting cash for hospitals, housing and SMEs. Discover how delays to Portugal’s €22bn Recovery Plan could strain services.
Health · EconomyPortugal Freezes Common Drug Prices, Shielding Wallets and Supplies
Portugal locks 2025 medicine prices under €30 and hospital treatments up to €75 for 2026, easing costs and curbing shortages—discover what stays frozen.
Economy · ImmigrationSarah Ferguson May Settle in Melides, Stoking Alentejo Housing Frenzy
Sarah Ferguson’s possible move to Melides, Portugal, could push Alentejo property prices higher and revive tax perks for British buyers—see what it means here.