Economy · PoliticsEU-Mercosur Deal Delivers Duty-Free Access for Portuguese Exports
EU-Mercosur deal removes tariffs on 90% of goods, granting duty-free access for Portuguese wine, olive oil and tech via Sines, but bringing new farm competition.
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Sports · EconomyBenfica Quashes Crisis Rumors with Rio Ave Win, Faces Grueling January
Benfica secured a 2-0 win at Vila do Conde, proving critics wrong and gearing up for a packed January schedule. Match highlights & transfer news
Tourism · EconomyCosta Nova’s Striped Cottages: Tourism Surges, Locals Demand Protections
Costa Nova’s striped cottages attract visitors as residents urge Ílhavo to curb Airbnbs and protect heritage—discover how new rules could shape your visit.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s Small State Aid Boosts Rural and Green Projects but Risks Growth
Portugal allocated just 0.4% of GDP to state aid in 2024, steering funds toward rural areas and green projects. Economists warn slow rollout could curb growth.
Economy · TourismPortugal’s Economy Poised for Surplus, Strong Growth and Hotel Investment Boom
Learn how Portugal’s projected 2%+ growth, 2026 budget surplus and €1.8B hotel boom could spark new jobs, higher wages and investments for residents nationwide.
Health · EconomyPortugal Hits All-Time Low in Infant Mortality While Population Declines
Portugal's infant mortality fell to a record 2.17 per 1,000 births in 2025, even as deaths outpace births. Learn what this means for families and the country's demographic future.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Arctic Hesitation May Shift Trade and Raise Defence Costs
Portugal’s debate over sending troops to Greenland could reroute shipping lanes, push up defence spending and redefine the country’s role within NATO.
Environment · EconomyAlqueva to Add 110 hm³ Water for Farms, Towns and Industry
Lisbon approves a 110 hm3 boost to Alqueva reservoir, easing drought risks with extra water for farms, households and factories, plus live monitoring across Alentejo.
Economy · PoliticsEU–Mercosur Free-Trade Pact Opens South-American Market to Portuguese Exporters
Learn how the EU–Mercosur free-trade accord scraps tariffs on 91 % of Portuguese exports, compliance steps agri-food and tech firms face, and when savings start.