National News · EconomyWorkplace Harassment in Portugal Destroys Careers While System Protects Abusers
3,481 harassment complaints to ACT in 2025, only 20 contraventions issued. Understand the enforcement gap and your rights.
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National News · EconomyPortugal's Weekly Essentials: Social Security Deadline, Fuel Savings, and Record Brazilian Tourism
Update Social Security contacts by April 30 or lose portal access May 12. Diesel drops €0.11/liter next week. Record Brazilian tourism reshapes Portugal's summer.
Immigration · National NewsHow Fraudsters Are Scamming Immigrants With Fake Portuguese Language Certificates
Organized fraud targeting immigrants with fake A2 certificates. Protect your residency application from €6,000 scams. Prosecutors investigate coordinated schemes.
Environment · National NewsTwo Men Arrested for E-Waste Dumping at Aveiro Ria: What Residents Should Know
Two arrested for e-waste dumping at Aveiro Ria. Learn about proper disposal options in Portugal and why enforcement is intensifying at protected sites.
National News · EconomyPortugal's Rural Property Registry Goes Free Until September: Save Up to €150 Per Owner
Portugal's BUPi cadastro offers free rural property registration until Sept 30, 2026. Register multiple parcels now to avoid €15-150+ fees. Essential for EU subsidies.
Transportation · National NewsTwo Construction Workers Killed in IC17 Crash Near Lisbon: What You Need to Know
Fatal IC17 collision in Odivelas kills two workers, injures three. Highway closed 4+ hours. Safety concerns mount on dangerous corridor near Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsBulgaria Faces Eighth Election in Five Years as Pro-Russian Radev Leads
Bulgaria holds its 8th election in 5 years on April 20. Pro-Russian ex-president Radev leads polls, promising to challenge EU sanctions and Ukraine aid policy.
Health · National NewsRural Doctors in Interior Portugal Get €2,000 Monthly to Stay and Practice in Sertã
Sertã offers doctors €2,000 monthly to work in rural Portugal. Over 8,000 patients risk losing care as interior healthcare crisis deepens in 2026.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Media Watchdog Investigates TVI Presenter Over Controversial Consent Comments
ERC opens formal case against TVI after presenter's remarks on sexual assault trial divide Portugal. What residents should know about media accountability.