Economy · TechPortugal Brings Crypto Firms Under Bank-Style Supervision by July 2026
Portugal will transpose EU MiCA, placing crypto-asset providers under Banco de Portugal and CMVM oversight. Firms must secure new licences by 1 July 2026.
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EconomyPortuguese Savers See First Deposit Rate Rise Since 2023
Banco de Portugal says average rate on new term deposits rose to 1.37% in October, ending a 22-month slide. See how this uptick affects Portuguese savers.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s Labour Reform: Higher Minimum Wage, Flexible Hours & Parental Leave
Portugal’s labour reform raises the minimum wage to €870, introduces flexible schedules, extends parental leave and reshapes telework rules, impacting workers.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Moves to Cut Taxes and Red Tape, Slashing Housing Costs
See how Portugal housing tax cuts, 6% VAT and fast online permits could lower home costs, expand rentals and ease the market for families nationwide by 2029.
Economy · TransportationPortugal’s Starbucks Rollout: Drive-Thrus, Micro Outlets and Perks
Starbucks expansion across Portugal brings drive-thru pilot and 20% smaller kiosks in airports and malls, plus richer rewards for commuters—see what’s changing.
Politics · EconomyPortuguese Socialists' Abstention Unlocks Toll Cuts, VAT Relief & Tuition Freeze
PS abstention cleared Portugal's 2026 State Budget, delivering toll cuts, a 6% VAT rate on electricity and a tuition freeze. Discover what this means for you.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s Christmas Food Drive Collects 2,150 Tonnes; Volunteers Call for More
Portugal’s Christmas food drive collected 2,150 tonnes, 2.8 % less than 2023, leaving 250 000 meals unfunded. Donate a voucher online by 7 Dec to help feed 380 000 people.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Youth-Led Bloco de Esquerda Pledges Rent Caps and Wage Hikes
See how Portugal's youth-led Bloco de Esquerda plans rent caps in Lisbon and Porto and higher wages nationwide, tackling the cost-of-living crisis for workers.
Tourism · EconomySilves, Algarve 2025: Medieval Fair, Wine Renaissance and Citrus Emergency
In 2025, Silves in Portugal’s Algarve stages its 20th Medieval Fair, celebrates a wine boom and confronts a citrus crisis—discover why this inland gem matters now.