Politics · EconomyPortugal’s MPs approve gradual pay rises but reject 2026 minimum wage jump
Portugal’s MPs back an incremental minimum wage plan—€870 in 2025 and €1,020 by 2028—but block a 2026 hike. Find out how this could affect your payslip.
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Economy · TechGreen-Powered Data Centers Propel €12B Investment and 9,400 Jobs in Portugal
Portugal’s €12B green data center boom is creating 9,400 jobs and faster cloud services—learn how this sustainable wave benefits residents and businesses.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s New AI² Agency to Streamline Grants and Fund Innovation
From Jan 2026, Portugal’s AI² offers a unified digital portal, slashing bureaucracy and unlocking billions in grants for startups and research—find out more.
Transportation · EconomyPortuguese Passengers Face Higher Fares Amid Europe’s Air-Traffic Gridlock
Air-traffic bottlenecks in France & Germany push up fares for Portuguese travellers, reroute Lisbon flights and add fuel surcharges. Book early-morning departures.
Politics · EconomyPimpão Heads ANMP: How €11B in Local Funds Will Affect You
Pedro Pimpão (PSD) takes charge of ANMP, negotiating €11.2 billion for Portugal’s 308 municipalities—what it means for your IMI, water bills and permits.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Supermarkets Stay Open Amid Strike: 5 Tips for Shoppers
Continente, Pingo Doce, Lidl and other chains expect to keep stores open despite the 11 December strike. Check hours, buy perishables early and use coupons.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Public-Sector Walkout Shuts Schools, Canteens, Waste Collection
Portugal's public-sector strike closes schools, canteens and halts waste collection. Check which services remain open near you and find emergency study rooms.
EconomyRegulators Clear Novo Banco’s €262 M Buyout of Unibanco Consumer-Credit Unit
Portugal’s watchdog clears Novo Banco’s €262m takeover of Unibanco’s consumer-credit unit. Learn how it could affect rates, jobs, your card terms and market.
Economy · PoliticsRural Readers Face 'News Deserts' as Portugal's Paper Deliveries Could Stop
Eight interior districts may lose newspaper delivery in Jan 2026, creating 'news deserts'. Councils and innovators aim to keep rural Portugal informed.