Economy · EnvironmentGlobal Coffee Price Surge Threatens €1 Espresso in Portugal
Global coffee prices jumped 30%, pushing supermarket packs up 24% and Lisbon café shots toward €1.50. Discover why Portugal’s daily espresso ritual now costs more.
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Politics · EconomyLonger Hours, Easier Layoffs? Portugal's Labour Shake-Up Faces Backlash
Draft bill could extend workdays, simplify layoffs and ease contract renewals—see how Portugal’s labour rewrite may reshape your job security and pay.
Health · EconomyPortugal's Lab Test Surge Strains Budget, New Controls Ahead
State spending on Portugal lab tests climbs 4.1%, pressuring SNS funds. Learn how 2025 reimbursement reforms could affect residents and expats—read analysis.
EconomySurprise Price Drops in Lisbon and Porto Put Homeownership Back in Reach
Lisbon property insiders: Marvila, Areeiro drop 17%, Porto's Campanhã 8%. Act in 2025—buy before new metro lines and tech hubs push prices and rents higher.
Sports · EconomyRecord Benfica Ballot Gives Rui Costa Free Rein—but Fans Demand Results
Benfica election sees record 93k members back Rui Costa. Learn what his new mandate and Noronha Lopes' defeat mean for Portuguese supporters and club finances.
Economy · PoliticsAzores Unlocks €1.2 Million Lifeline so Lajes Workers Reclaim Pay
From Monday, Portuguese civilians at Lajes Air Base on Terceira can request an interest-free advance of withheld wages; the Azores government vows deposits within 48 hours and will absorb all banking costs.
Economy · PoliticsIMF Flags 2026 Shift: Fewer Tax Breaks, Smarter Spending in Portugal
IMF urges Lisbon to scrap niche tax perks, NHR included, and channel savings into services. See how VAT breaks and corporate incentives could disappear by 2026.
Politics · EconomyPorto Power Shuffle: Mayor Keeps Purse Strings as Deputy Takes Urban Planning
New urbanism chief vows digital permits and more affordable rentals. See how Porto’s reshuffle could affect building projects and your housing costs.
Environment · EconomyGiant Solar Farms Trigger Beira Baixa Showdown over Nature and Tourism
Portugal’s Beira Baixa mega-solar projects face council pushback over wildlife, tourism and grid pylons. A 2026 agency ruling could reshape their future.