Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Pushes Plan to Make Russia Pay for War Damage & Inflation
Looming energy costs? Portugal presses Russia to fund Ukraine’s rebuild via frozen assets. Learn how sanctions and legal moves could steady prices.
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Transportation · EconomyLisbon Metro Hits Record Ridership as Free Youth Travel and New Lines Transform Commutes
Lisbon Metro sets record ridership as free under-23 passes and the new Circular Line reshape commutes. See what expats should expect in 2025.
Tourism · EconomyPortugal Smashes Tourism Record as 29 Million Visitors Pour In - Accounts For 9.7% of GDP
Portugal tourism jumps 9.3% to 29M foreign visitors. Discover key stats and what rising demand means for your 2025 travel plans. Read more.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s Rent Price Growth Cools Down, But Tenants Still Feel the Heat
Portugal rental prices rose 3.5% in June, easing the growth from May. Check city-by-city costs and trends before signing your next lease.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Monitors Rising Fuel Prices Amid Global Tensions
Government pledges action as fuel prices threaten to climb after new geopolitical shocks. Currently about 3/5ths of the fuel price goes to Treasury.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Competing For EU to Fund a €4 Billion AI Super-Hub
Portugal's €4B AI Gigafactory plan in Sines aims to build Europe's top supercomputer, create skilled jobs and attract tech talent.
Transportation · EconomyPorto Gets a New Direct Flight Route to Split, Croatia
easyJet opens twice-weekly Porto–Split flights with prices around 73€ in July. Discover schedules, capacity boost and travel perks this summer.
EconomyThe Best Mobile Companies in Portugal Are Not from Portugal
Discover how Portugal’s new no-contract mobile operators are shaking up the market with unlimited data plans from €8–€10, zero exit fees, transparent terms, and more.