Transportation · EconomyMértola–Almodôvar Route Gets €2.3M Overhaul for 2026 Safety
ER267 road upgrade between Mértola and Almodôvar starts now—expect lane shifts, 10-min stops, smoother trips by summer 2026. Check live updates.
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Politics · EconomyPortugal Promises €40 Million Science Boost, Researchers Remain Skeptical
Portugal science budget will rise 8% in 2026, yet scholars warn funding trails EU peers. Discover how the €40M pledge could fuel labs and jobs.
EconomyAugust Numbers Show Portugal Adding Jobs Even as Unemployment Ticks Up
Portugal unemployment now 6.1%. Learn which sectors still hire and what expats should watch heading into autumn.
Economy · PoliticsRecord Social Security Windfall Gives Portugal Breathing Space—For Now
Portugal's €4.4B Social Security surplus may boost pensions and tax relief, yet aging risks loom. Learn how changes could affect your payslip.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal's Record Power Appetite Pressures Gas Plants and Wallets
Record Portugal electricity demand strains renewables, boosts gas reliance and import costs. See how 2025 tariff tweaks may affect your monthly bill.
Politics · EconomyShanty Housing Crisis Roils Portugal’s Parties Before Local Elections
Shack housing resurges near Lisbon and Porto, sparking clashes before local polls. Explore data gaps, slow policy and what it means for newcomers.
Economy · PoliticsA Decade and a Half of Heat: Portugal’s Home Prices Skyrocket
Discover why Portugal house prices have climbed 141% since 2010, outpacing wages and EU averages, and what shifting policies mean for buyers in 2025.
Environment · EconomyChina-Backed Mega-Solar Plan Tests Alentejo’s Rural Identity
Learn how the China-funded Pinel megaproject could reshape Alentejo’s landscape, energy mix and property values in 2024. Find out what comes next.
Tourism · EconomyAlbufeira Turns Winter into High Season with Beachfront New Year Spectacle
Plan your Algarve New Year trip: Albufeira packs beach concerts, street food and a medieval fair into a 4-day festival. More.