Tourism · EconomySolar-Powered 160-Room Hideaway Takes Shape on Algarve’s Trafal Coast
Algarve resort Fonte Santa opens 2026 with solar power, water recycling and Golden Visa-friendly investment shares. See how it may shift local rents.
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EconomySmall Euribor Rise Signals Calmer, Not Cheaper, Mortgages in Portugal
Euribor ticks higher, nudging Portuguese mortgage payments by €1-2. See how to cushion future moves and renegotiate better terms.
Immigration · EconomyWave of Returning Portuguese Tightens Rental Market, Alters Expat Job Scene
Returning Portuguese boost housing demand and job competition. Learn how tax breaks fuel the trend and what it means for your life in Portugal.
Tech · EconomyAltice’s AI overhaul trims 1,000 Portuguese telecom jobs, unsettling expats
Altice layoffs in Portugal signal AI's rise in telecoms. See how 1,000 job cuts may impact service quality, expat workers and future hiring.
Economy · ImmigrationSurprise Grace Day Gives Homeowners Until 1 September to Settle IMI
Missed Portugal's August IMI cut-off? Homeowners now have until 1 Sept to pay the second IMI instalment—avoid fines, interest and bank freezes.
Economy · ImmigrationTalent Crunch Looms as Portugal Unemployment Slides to 5.9%
Explore Portugal's 5.9% unemployment low, top hiring sectors and rising wages, with visa, NHR tax and credential tips for incoming professionals.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Targets 45 Flights an Hour as Airport Overhaul Looms
Lisbon airport upgrade seeks more slots. Learn works may delay flights, raise noise or rents, and what expats need to know. Key dates through 2028.
Economy · ImmigrationFrom Lisbon to Zürich: Mapping Portugal's Modern Diaspora
New data on the Portugal diaspora shows 2.1M nationals abroad, with Switzerland on top. See how this trend affects labour demand and housing costs.
Sports · EconomyBenfica’s Riviera Triumph Brings Lisbon Closer to Champions League Nights
Benfica’s 2-0 victory in Nice edges Lisbon toward Champions League riches—expect busier flights, pricier rooms and ticket frenzies next week.