Immigration · EconomyDisplaced Students in Portugal Face Visa Hurdles and Fee Hikes
Thousands of displaced students in Portugal must swap temporary protection for study visas, facing higher fees, more paperwork and 90-day waits—see who’s affected.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Transportation · EconomyPortugal Flights Face Cancellations as Cabin Crew Strike on 11 December
On December 11, cabin crew strike threatens Portugal flights with TAP offering free rebooking or refunds. Lisbon, Porto and Faro travellers prepare.
Politics · EconomyTeachers Ask Portugal's Top Court to Reinstate Civil-Service Pension Rights
Union urges Constitutional Court to strike down Law 45/2024, allowing thousands of Portuguese teachers to rejoin the CGA and recover full civil-service pensions.
Sports · EconomyBenfica's Amsterdam Victory Revives Champions League Bid and Lisbon's Holiday Spirit
Benfica's 2-0 win in Amsterdam ends a four-game skid, boosts Portugal's Champions League standing, and lifts Lisbon fans’ holiday spirits.
Transportation · EconomyThree Carriers Bid for TAP Stake, Vowing to Preserve Routes and Jobs
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and IAG bid for 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal, pledging to keep Lisboa hub routes and jobs—discover what the sale means for travellers.
Transportation · EconomyHigh-Speed Rail Revolution: Porto–Lisbon in 75 Minutes, Madrid in 3 Hours
See how Portugal’s new high-speed rail will cut Porto-Lisbon trips to 75 min and link Lisbon to Madrid by 2034—lower fares, less CO₂. Find out when you can book.
Immigration · EconomyUS Capital Is Fueling Portugal’s New Funds-Only Golden Visa
US investors drive inflows into Portugal’s fund-based Golden Visa, offering Schengen mobility, tax perks and a fast path to citizenship after five years.
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau Victory Claim Leaves Bissau-Guineans in Portugal in Limbo
Portuguese with Guinea-Bissau roots await official vote tally after Dias’s early win claim, bracing for effects on remittances and stability.
Environment · EconomyLagoa Replaces Water Main to Stop Nighttime Cuts in Carvoeiro & Ferragudo
Learn how Lagoa’s €296k pipeline overhaul will end overnight cuts in Carvoeiro, Sesmarias & Ferragudo and protect Algarve water supplies this tourist season—read more.