Tourism · EconomyPortugal’s Tourism Revenue Up 2% as Algarve & Madeira Boom, Lisbon Slumps
Portugal's hotel revenues rose 2.1% in November, with Algarve & Madeira leading gains as Lisbon slows. Explore regional tourism breakdown and 2025 outlook.
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Environment · EconomyAzores Campaign Rescues 7,890 Shearwaters, Protecting Portugal’s Marine Future
Volunteers saved 7,890 Cory’s shearwaters in the Azores in 2025, bolstering Portugal’s future. Learn how lighting reforms and local action set a rescue record.
Tourism · EconomyFlight Cuts and Tight Promotion Budgets Threaten Azores Getaways
Azores tourism faces headwinds as Ryanair exits, promotion funds stall and bookings fall. See how 2026 flight cuts could affect your next island escape.
Economy · TourismAlgarve, Espinho and Póvoa Casino Licences Extended Past 2025 Deadline
Portugal extends Algarve, Espinho and Póvoa casino licences to 2026, safeguarding 2,000 jobs and €100M in taxes while fresh 15-year bids are assessed.
Transportation · EconomyLeixões Port gridlock ends as island-bound cargo flows again
After a week of delays at Porto de Leixões in northern Portugal, manual fixes cleared 800+ containers; Madeira, Azores and mainland exports are all back on track for the festive season.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Lifts Build Cost to €570/m², Bringing IMI Hikes in 2026
Portugal raises IMI construction benchmark to €570/m²—€712.5 incl. land—effective 2026. Learn how this could increase residents' property tax bills next year.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Newsrooms Must Publish State Ad Revenues and Directors' Affiliations
From 2025, Portugal's new media transparency rules will reveal state ad revenues, foreign funding and directors' political ties. Submit comments by January 15.
EconomyPortugal Mortgage Discount for Disabled Buyers Inches Up, Savings Persist
Portugal’s subsidised mortgage for buyers with 60%+ disability sees a slight rate hike to 2.623% in Jan 2026. Find out how this impacts your repayments.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's January Pay Boost: €870 Min Wage, Meal Vouchers, Overtime Relief
From 1 January, Portugal's minimum wage rises to €870 gross, meal vouchers go up and overtime enjoys tax relief—check your January payslip to confirm the 2024 boosts.