Economy · PoliticsMadeirans Get €222M in Tax Cuts Amid 2026 Budget Squeeze
Madeira’s 2026 budget cuts spending while offering €222M in tax relief, lower fuel duty, reduced VAT and corporate cuts — key for expats & digital nomads.
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Economy · TechWho Made Portugal’s 2025 Top Workplaces List? Tech, Pharma & Hospitality Leaders
Explore Portugal’s 2025 Best Workplaces—Great Place to Work reveals top tech, pharma & hospitality employers, hybrid perks & well-being trends. See who’s hiring
Economy · EnvironmentAs EU Energy Use Falls, Portugal Gets Cheaper Bills and Room to Grow Renewables
EU primary energy use fell to 1,202 Mtoe in 2024, easing wholesale prices and cutting electricity bills in Portugal while spurring fresh renewables investment—learn what’s next.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s Workers Await Pay Rise and Labour Law Deal Amid Strike Threat
Government and UGT meet today to settle Labour XXI reform, agree on a 4.7% raise and €870 minimum wage. Outcome may avert or trigger a nationwide strike.
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau Quits CPLP after Coup, Threatening Portuguese Aid Projects
Guinea-Bissau’s abrupt exit from the CPLP after November’s coup puts €90m in Portuguese aid and green-energy projects at risk — see Lisbon’s response.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Speeds Recovery Funds for Housing & Green Tech after EU OK
EU approves Portugal's revamped PRR, merging 46 targets to unlock €21.9 billion for affordable housing, home insulation, batteries and hydrogen projects by 2026.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s Shrinking Wine Harvest Triggers Price Hikes and Export Losses
Portugal’s wine output falls 20%, lowest in a decade. Learn how higher shelf prices and shrinking exports could hit Portuguese consumers and tourism this summer.
Economy · CultureLisbon’s Beato Thursday Pizza Pop-Up Helps Homeless Chefs Rebuild Lives
Grab pay-what-you-feel pizza at Lisbon’s Beato pop-up every Thursday. Enjoy fresh slices and help train and pay homeless chefs determined to rebuild their lives.
Economy · TransportationSintra's €25M Logistics Park to Create 100 Jobs and Improve Infrastructure
Campo Raso Business Park in Sintra opens in 2024 with a €25M, 15,000 m² last-mile hub, 100 jobs, EV chargers and road upgrades to boost local businesses.