Sports · EconomyDerby Day Double Trouble: Benfica Fights Sporting and Tax Fraud Claims
On 5 Dec, Benfica hosts Sporting while final arguments unfold in the €2.2 m ‘blue bag’ tax trial. Discover how a ruling could shape coffers, sponsors and fans.
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Health · EconomyPortugal's New Health Reality: Most Families Now Mix SNS and Private Cover
Learn why 58% of Portugal now pays for private health insurance alongside SNS and decide if a second card could save you time, cash and stress.
Tech · EconomyPortugal Tops 5,000 Startups, Opening Doors for Skilled Expats
Portugal startup scene tops 5,000 firms as Web Summit touts new tax breaks, Tech Visa upgrades and Microsoft’s €10B AI hub, spurring jobs for expats and locals.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal Blocks Ryanair's Digital-Only Check-In, Keeps Paper Passes Free
ANAC blocks Ryanair’s digital-only check-in; free printed passes assured at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports—request one at the counter if your phone dies.
EconomyEDP Shockwave Sends Lisbon Stocks Lower, Stirring Index Risk Debate
EDP’s 5% plunge wiped 1.4% off Lisbon’s PSI index. Learn what CPP’s surprise sell-off and December’s ERSE ruling could mean for your Portugal investments.
EconomyCheap Spanish Homes and Tax Breaks Tempt Growing Number of Portuguese Buyers
Spanish homes cost half of Lisbon’s. Discover the price gap, tax breaks, remote-work visa perks, and hotspots drawing Portuguese buyers from Extremadura to Galicia.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s Tech Surge: $10 B AI Hub, Rental-Tax Cuts and Housing Relief
Portugal fast-tracks digital leadership: Microsoft’s $10 B AI hub in Sines, nationwide rental-tax cuts and new talent visas reshape the job market for residents and expats alike.
Sports · EconomyJoão Cancelo signals 2026 Benfica comeback if the numbers add up
João Cancelo eyes Benfica comeback, yet €15m fee and Saudi wages push any move to 2026—see how Lisbon’s balance sheet could make or break it inside.
Economy · ImmigrationWealthy newcomers continue to flock to Lisbon, Cascais and the Algarve
Lisbon, Cascais and Algarve rank among the world’s top luxury hotspots as US and Brazilian demand lifts prime prices 4.5%. See what 2024 buyers should know.