Politics · EconomyPimpão Heads ANMP: How €11B in Local Funds Will Affect You
Pedro Pimpão (PSD) takes charge of ANMP, negotiating €11.2 billion for Portugal’s 308 municipalities—what it means for your IMI, water bills and permits.
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Economy · PoliticsRural Readers Face 'News Deserts' as Portugal's Paper Deliveries Could Stop
Eight interior districts may lose newspaper delivery in Jan 2026, creating 'news deserts'. Councils and innovators aim to keep rural Portugal informed.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s exporters lose €50M to US tariffs, get €10B lifeline
Portugal’s exports to the US fell €50M in Q3 as new 15-50% tariffs bite. Discover how Lisbon’s €10B Programa Reforçar aims to shield companies and protect jobs.
Environment · EconomyPortugal to Restore 3,400 km of Rivers with €150 M Green-Corridor Plan
Portugal invests €150M in river restoration to revive 3,400km of waterways by 2030, creating green corridors for flood control & drought resilience.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €1,600 Minimum Wage Promise Overshadowed by Historic Union Strike
Discover why Portugal's €1,600 minimum wage promise is seen as a distraction by unions in a record strike over the contested Trabalho XXI labour reforms.
Economy · TechSwedish Companies Drive €4.2B Growth and 18,000 Jobs Across Portugal
Learn how 260 Swedish companies injected €4.2 billion, invested €1.1 billion and created 18 000 jobs, driving innovation and regional growth across Portugal’s economy – read the full report.
Politics · EconomyPortugal and Mozambique Lead Lusophone Call for Guinea-Bissau Elections
Portugal and Mozambique slam Guinea-Bissau coup, urging CPLP & ECOWAS to restore polls, free detainees and safeguard €200M trade, Portuguese expats – updates.
Tech · EconomyHow Google’s EU AI Probe Could Boost Portuguese Creators—and Threaten Exports
EU antitrust probe into Google’s AI training could force fair payments to Portugal’s publishers and YouTubers, but may spark U.S. tariffs that endanger exports.
Economy · PoliticsInvestors Pump €4.8B into Portugal—Jobs, Tax Incentives and Housing Relief
Portugal attracts €4.8B in Q3 2025 FDI, boosting tech, energy and property jobs. Explore RFAI & IFICI tax breaks, housing relief, export support for residents