Economy · Immigration€1.3 B Shot in the Arm: Portugal Taps EIB to Boost Affordable Rentals
€1.3B EIB deal funds 12k affordable housing units in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve by 2030. Expect cooler rents and easier leases—see timeline. Read more.
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Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Environment · ImmigrationLiving on Portugal's Fault Line: A Field Guide for Expats
Portugal earthquake safety made easy. Get 2025 seismic maps, new building rules, insurance tips, alerts and prep advice before the next quake.
Politics · ImmigrationBehind Closed Doors, Lisbon Plots New Tax and Residency Shifts
Closed door Portugal budget talks preview 2026 tax cuts, visa reforms and nationality tweaks. Know the changes before renewing residency or investing.
Environment · ImmigrationMorning Tremor on Faial Island Reminds Expats of Azores Seismic Life
Magnitude-3.0 quake jolted Faial without damage. Get insurance advice, alert apps and safety steps to stay fully prepared in Portugal's Azores.
Environment · ImmigrationBig Blazes Tamed: What Portugal’s Lingering Wildfire Risk Means for Expats
Major fires are out, but Portugal’s wildfire risk stays high; expats learn rules, insurance gaps and travel limits before your next rural visit.
Economy · ImmigrationWhy Lisbon’s Prime Property Keeps Climbing Despite Visa Shake-Ups
Lisbon luxury market defies visa reforms. Prices gain, rents lead EU. Discover 2025 outlook, yield stats and buying tips for foreign investors.
Immigration · EconomyImmigrant Paychecks Are Propping Up Portugal’s Pension Fund
Over 1 million foreign workers fund Portuguese Social Security. See who they are and how 2025 residency reforms affect both new and current contributors.
Immigration · EnvironmentNewcomers on the Front Lines: Foreign Workers Tackle Portugal’s Wildfires
Foreign volunteers fill rural ranks and gain residency as Portugal wildfires intensify. Learn entry routes, new 2025 rules and benefits now.
Culture · ImmigrationBorder Hopping BoCA Biennial Lets Lisbon and Madrid Share One Stage
BoCA 2025 spans Lisbon and Madrid with opera, vigils and pop-ups. Discover venues, discounts for residents and how to ride the night train.