Economy · TechMoney in Ten Seconds: Portugal Adjusts to EU-Wide Instant Transfers
Instant transfers Portugal-wide are now mandatory: move euros 24/7 in under 10 s, with capped fees and name-IBAN safety checks—see impact on rent and bills.
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Politics · EconomyOpposition Slams Portugal’s 2026 Budget as Gift to Banks
Portugal’s 2026 State Budget scraps bank surcharge, cuts company tax and lowers IRS brackets. See how shifts impact mortgages, rents and your take-home pay.
Politics · EconomySlim Wage Offer in 2026 Budget Spurs 24 October Public-Sector Strike
Public-sector unions reject Portugal's 2% pay offer, planning a 24 Oct walkout. Learn how services and commuters could be hit.
Immigration · EconomyTax Breaks and Grants Extended as Portugal Courts Returning Expats
Regressar extended through 2025: 50 % IRS exemption and cash grants up to seven IAS for Portuguese expats returning home. Apply now online by March 2026.
Economy · PoliticsS&P Skeptical as Lisbon Vows 2026 Budget Surplus
Surplus hopes clash with S&P's deficit warning: defence costs, EU funds and pension bills may strain Portugal's 2026 budget, lifting loan costs for families.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2026 Budget Bets on a Slim Surplus—and Big Discipline
Portugal budget surplus plan eyes 0.3% now, 0.1% in 2026. Discover the impact on taxes, mortgages and small-business credit for expats and investors.
Economy · PoliticsRising Homebuilding Expenses in Portugal Squeeze Buyers After 3.8% August Hike
Construction costs in Portugal rose 3.8% in August, lifting house prices and squeezing developers. Discover key drivers and what to expect in 2025.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2025 Budget Faces Backlash Over Dual Bank Tax Breaks
Portugal’s 2025 budget trims bank taxes and scraps the solidarity levy—moves critics warn could lift mortgage costs, pressure rents and squeeze public services.
Politics · EconomyBudget Dropped Early Sends Portugal’s Politics into Overdrive
Portugal's draft budget hit parliament 3 weeks early, handing MPs more review time and sparking diversion claims. See which 2026 tax changes matter.