Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s New IRS Rules Put €13–22 Back in Your Pocket Each Month
Find out how Portugal’s January income tax rules—lower mid-bracket rates and higher thresholds—will put €13–22 back in your monthly pay.
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Health · EconomyPatients in Coimbra and Lisbon to Get Robotic Surgery and Faster Scans
€16.5M in Next Generation EU funds will equip Coimbra and Lisbon cancer hospitals with faster CT/MRI scanners and robotic surgery, cutting wait times now.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal to Get €7.4bn from EU’s €294bn Farm Fund amid Green Push
Discover how Portugal’s farmers will access €7.4bn from the EU’s €294bn farm fund from 2028–34, with green targets, safety nets and payment caps.
Economy · PoliticsTax Relief and State-Backed Mortgages Aid Portugal’s Under-35s, but Prices Rise
Portugal’s under-35 housing scheme waives property-transfer tax for 70k buyers and backs 23k mortgages. See eligibility rules and plan your purchase today.
Economy · TransportationTAP Puts 51% of Cateringpor Up for Auction; €9.6M to State, Menus May Change
TAP is auctioning its 51% stake in Cateringpor at €9.6 million. Proceeds go to the Portuguese state, while a 5-year supply deal could reshape onboard menus.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal May Force Ryanair to Reveal All Fees Upfront
Portugal’s competition watchdog may require Ryanair to list all add-on fees upfront, mirroring Italy’s recent ruling. Learn how this could affect your ticket price.
EconomyPortugal Workers & Pensioners Keep €920 Tax-Free Monthly Under 2026 IRS Cuts
Discover Portugal’s 2026 IRS tables: monthly exemption up to €920, lower rates for most incomes and higher thresholds for bigger take-home pay. See what you’ll save.
Economy · TourismPortugal’s Consumer Mood Brightens in December as Travel and Home Spending Rise
Consumer confidence Portugal rose in December on travel deals and home upgrades. Discover what this uptick means for household spending and retailers in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2025 Budget Surplus Could Lower Mortgage Rates and Taxes
Discover how Portugal's projected 2025 budget surplus may lower mortgage rates, put an extra €350 in pay packets through IRS cuts, and trim corporate tax to 20%.