Tourism · EconomyPortugal Tourism Boom: Alentejo Surges While British Visitors Decline
Portugal's May tourism hits 3.3M visitors (+4%), but regional shifts matter: Alentejo surges 10%, UK drops. What this means for your property and local economy.
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Economy · PoliticsPortugal's €21 Billion Tax Break Reckoning: What Residents and Investors Need to Know
Portugal's hidden tax spending hit €21 billion in 2025. Court of Auditors demands reforms, threatening youth breaks and ex-resident schemes. What changes for you.
Economy · National NewsOffshore Shell Companies and Hidden Gains: What Portugal's High-Profile Tax Fraud Case Reveals
Major tax evasion case reveals how offshore structures dodge Portugal's tax authority. What business owners need to know about CFC rules and enforcement.
National News · EconomyPortugal's Police Force Launches Major Hiring Push: 5,000 New Officers by 2035
Portugal PSP plans major expansion to 25,000 officers by 2035, doubling recruitment courses in 2026. What this means for job seekers and safety in Portugal.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal's Olive Harvest Survives Record Heatwave, but Food Prices and Rural Jobs at Risk
46°C heatwave hits Portugal this week. Olives safe for now, but expect higher food prices, farm income losses, and new agricultural machinery bans through the weekend.
Transportation · EconomyDisruptive Passengers Won't Rob Your Flight Compensation Rights
Discover your EU flight compensation rights even when disruptive passengers cause delays. Learn how to claim up to €600 and challenge airline denials.
Politics · EconomyKyiv's Deadliest Strike in Years Prompts EU Sanctions on Russian Drone Makers
EU imposes 21st sanctions package on Russian drone makers after deadly Kyiv strike kills 17. Targets 30+ entities, expands export controls, and aims to disrupt supply chains.
Politics · EconomyTrump Hints at Portugal Visit as U.S. Pushes Defense Spending and Trade Deals
Trump signals possible Portugal trip amid U.S. pressure on NATO defense spending, Lajes Air Base, and wine trade talks affecting residents.
Tech · EconomyGoogle Ordered to Pay €1.3 Billion to Swedish Platform: What This Means for Portugal
Swedish court orders Google to pay €1.3 billion in antitrust damages. How this landmark ruling impacts Portuguese shoppers and startups competing against tech giants.