Economy · PoliticsPortugal's Wine Giants Push Parliament to Keep Taxes Flat
Learn why Portugal wine tax may stay unchanged as lobbyists clash with EU and health groups, affecting prices for residents and newcomers alike.
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Economy · National NewsEuribor Slide Cuts Portuguese Home Loan Costs by €60 This Month
Portugal mortgage holders save about €60 as 12-month Euribor dips to 2.08%. Learn who gains now and what December ECB moves may bring.
Transportation · EconomyVascão River Bridge Returns, Rekindling Algarve–Alentejo Link
Vascão Bridge is open again with daytime traffic lights and 50 km/h limits; check detours for heavy lorries before driving Algarve-Alentejo.
Transportation · EconomyMértola–Almodôvar Route Gets €2.3M Overhaul for 2026 Safety
ER267 road upgrade between Mértola and Almodôvar starts now—expect lane shifts, 10-min stops, smoother trips by summer 2026. Check live updates.
Economy · PoliticsTax Perks Fuel Youth Takeover of Portugal's Mortgage Market
Portugal mortgage incentives wipe IMT & Stamp Duty for under-35s, plus a 15% state guarantee—find out eligibility, risks and where demand soars.
Economy · EnvironmentBroccoli Takes a Bite Out of Portuguese Budgets After 39% Surge
Broccoli price climbs 39% in Portugal, outpacing eggs and beef. See why weather, energy and farm costs matter before your next supermarket run.
Politics · EconomyLisbon Endorses EU Scheme Tapping Russian Reserve Interest for Ukraine
Portugal supports an EU workaround turning frozen Russian reserve interest into yearly aid for Ukraine, but Lisbon demands airtight legal protection.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Promises €40 Million Science Boost, Researchers Remain Skeptical
Portugal science budget will rise 8% in 2026, yet scholars warn funding trails EU peers. Discover how the €40M pledge could fuel labs and jobs.
EconomyAugust Numbers Show Portugal Adding Jobs Even as Unemployment Ticks Up
Portugal unemployment now 6.1%. Learn which sectors still hire and what expats should watch heading into autumn.