Politics · EconomyMarcelo Emphasizes Smooth Presidential Transition as Final Days Approach
Marcelo hosts farewell lunch with parliamentary leaders, praises transition cooperation as he prepares to hand presidency to Seguro in March.
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Economy · PoliticsFarmers Urge €400 M Carve-Out in Portugal Recovery Fund to Protect Next Harvest
After severe storms, Portuguese farmers urge a dedicated €400M allocation in the national Recovery Fund to rebuild crops and curb food price hikes.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's €6 Billion Storm Crisis: What Workers, Homeowners, and Business Owners Need to Know Right Now
Affected by storms in Portugal? Learn furlough rules, insurance claims, grants, and regional support for workers, renters, and business owners navigating recovery.
EconomyFalling Portuguese Bond Yields Could Cut Your Mortgage Rates and Boost Savings
Falling Portuguese bond yields may lower Euribor, trim mortgage repayments, revive sub-3% fixed deals, influence savings returns for Portuguese borrowers.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Storms Silence Operating Rooms in Cabo Verde—Portugal Faces Port Fee Rise
Lisbon storms shut the port, delaying anaesthetic gas for Cabo Verde and pausing surgeries. Portugal considers higher freight fees and tougher safety rules—what residents should know.
EconomyBPI to Sell Stakes in Mozambique and Angola, Repatriating €200M
Banco BPI plans to sell its stakes in Mozambique's BCI and Angola's BFA, repatriating €200M to Portugal while keeping Maputo branches open for clients.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 350,000 Civil Servants to Get February Pay Rise, Higher Meal Allowance
From February 2026, 350,000 Portuguese civil servants gain at least €56 plus a €6.15 meal allowance—see how much back-pay lands in your account.
Politics · EconomyUnion Boycott Delays Portugal’s Biggest Labour Overhaul
Portugal’s ‘Trabalho XXI’ labour overhaul stalls as unions skip talks, delaying changes to working hours, pay and parental leave for millions of workers.
Sports · EconomyReal Madrid Lose Four Starters; Benfica vs Real Madrid Ticket Prices Fall in Lisbon
Real Madrid travel to Lisbon without Militão, Bellingham, Rodrygo and Asencio. Discover how the absences—and Mbappé’s return—are driving Benfica ticket prices down and reshaping local transport plans.