Economy · National NewsPortugal's Grocery Bills Surge Again: What Your €257 Weekly Shop Really Costs
Portuguese food basket rises to €257.68 weekly. Learn why groceries cost more, household budget impact, and government relief options.
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Economy · PoliticsNobel Economist Warns Portugal: Tax the Rich or Face Unsustainable Inequality
Nobel economist Abhijit Banerjee warns Portugal and Europe: undertaxing the wealthy fuels inequality. Why AI job losses make wealth taxation urgent for residents.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Keeps Worker Protections: Parliament Blocks Labour Overhaul
Portugal's parliament rejected labour reform keeping employment protections, overtime limits unchanged. Impact for workers and residents explained.
National News · EconomyStorm Damage Claims: 35,000 Portuguese Households Get Relief by June 30
35,000 Portuguese households await storm damage compensation. Government targets 90% resolution by June 30. Learn how claims process works.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Labor Law Freeze Leaves Workers Protected, Businesses Frustrated
Portugal's Parliament rejected labor reforms June 2026. Fixed-term contract rules, job security protections, and overtime caps remain unchanged for workers.
National News · EconomyViana do Castelo Shipyard Workers' Fight for Job Protection Reaches Court of Appeals After 12 Years
Portuguese appeals court to decide if Viana do Castelo shipyard workers had automatic job transfer rights during privatization. Landmark 2026 ruling on labor protections.
Tech · EconomyPorto's €900M Tech Hub Could Be the Answer to Portugal's Brain Drain
Porto's €900M PITCH innovation hub backed by University of Porto and EU funding aims to create high-paying tech jobs and reverse Portugal's brain drain by 2029.
Politics · EconomyYour Job Rights in Portugal Stay Protected as Parliament Blocks Labor Overhaul
Portugal Parliament blocks labor overhaul. Worker protections on dismissal, outsourcing, and leave stay unchanged. Your job rights remain safeguarded.
Politics · EconomyEU's €16.6 Billion Recovery Plan for Portugal Under Fraud Attack: What You Need to Know
EU audit exposes fraud gaps in Portugal's €16.6B recovery plan. Learn how AI scams target EU funds and what controls are failing to protect taxpayer money.