Tech · EconomyEU Investigates WhatsApp AI Bot Rules: What Portuguese SMEs Should Know
EU antitrust probe into WhatsApp's AI bot ban could slash chatbot options and drive up costs for Portuguese SMEs. Learn the risks and alternative platforms.
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Tourism · EconomyEU Package Rules Bring 14-Day Refunds, Insolvency Cover for Portugal Travellers
New EU package holiday rules guarantee 14-day refunds, robust insolvency cover and quick complaint responses for travellers in Portugal. Learn what changes.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s New 7.5% Transfer Tax for Foreign Buyers, Refunds Available
Foreign buyers face a flat 7.5% IMT on urban homes in Portugal but can reclaim part of it by becoming tax resident within two years or leasing at capped rents.
Economy · TechPortugal’s New Crypto Law Brings Bank-Grade Checks, Travel Rule & Tax Certainty
Learn how Portugal’s new crypto law enforces bank-grade checks, mandatory travel rule and tax certainty for investors and exchanges ahead of July 2026.
Environment · EconomyResidents Clash Over Algarve’s €108M Desalination Lifeline Amid Record Drought
Algarve desalination plant wins approval during drought, but NGOs warn of missing studies and marine risks. Discover impacts on residents, tourism and fishing.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Seeks €5.8B Loan to Modernise Navy, Armoured Forces & Drone Sector
Portugal’s €5.8 B EU SAFE loan could fund new frigates, locally built Boxer IFVs and surveillance drones—creating thousands of skilled jobs. Find out how.
Economy · PoliticsPastel de nata and bread prices to rise 2 % in Portugal in 2026
Portuguese bakeries warn of a 2 % hike in bread and pastry prices for 2026 as eggs, labour and fuel get costlier. Learn practical tips to trim your grocery bill.
Health · EconomyPortugal Weighs Subsidising Weight-Loss Injections for Patients with Obesity
Infarmed may co-pay GLP-1 weight-loss injections, helping Portugal cut obesity care costs and potentially save the SNS billions annually in future. Learn more.
EconomyEuro Climbs Past $1.16: Holiday Savings and Cheaper Groceries, Export Squeeze
Euro climbs past $1.16, cutting holiday costs and grocery bills for Portuguese households while squeezing wine and footwear exporters—see who wins and loses.