Economy · National NewsCriminal Networks Drain €45B from EU Through Systematic VAT Fraud
Criminal networks defraud EU of €45B yearly through VAT schemes. How Portugal's customs & businesses are affected—plus new 2026 rules to protect you.
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National News · PoliticsMiddle East Crisis Forces Portugal to Evacuate 53 Citizens, Threatens Energy Prices
53 Portuguese evacuated from Israel as regional conflict escalates. 11 residents still in Iran, 73 stranded in Dubai. Energy prices at risk.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Names Air Force General to Top Military Post After 12 Years
Portugal appoints Gen. João Cartaxo Alves as military chief, marking Air Force's return to top command after 12 years amid €5.8B defense modernization.
Culture · National NewsIndependent Publishers Fight for Their Place at Lisbon Book Fair 2025
40 independent publishers blocked from Lisbon Book Fair by APEL. 2,000+ petition signatures protest opaque allocation. May 27 event at risk for diverse voices.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's GNR Officers Face Massive Pension Cuts: €700 Monthly Loss Sparks Protest Crisis
GNR officers losing 30% pension benefits under Portugal's 2026 reform. Military associations plan mass protests in Lisbon demanding emergency intervention.
Environment · National NewsPortugal's €50M Wildfire Arsenal: New Bulldozers, Higher Pay, and June Debris Deadline Explained
Portugal invests €50M in firefighting for 2026. Discover increased equipment, higher volunteer pay, and new debris removal deadlines affecting residents.
Economy · National NewsGalp's Record Profits Fund Portuguese Energy Shift and Investor Returns
Galp raises dividend to €0.64 per share and launches €250M buyback, fueled by Brazilian oil production boom. Learn what it means for investors.
Economy · National NewsHow Your Supermarket Donation Feeds Struggling Families in Portugal This Week
Portuguese Red Cross "Vale+" campaign ends March 4. Buy vouchers at Continente, Lidl, El Corte Inglés to feed families facing poverty surge in Portugal.
Transportation · National NewsIP3 Motorway Closes for Eight Months: Here's How Coimbra-Viseu Commuters Should Prepare
IP3 lane closures between Santa Comba Dão-Viseu start March 2026, lasting 8 months. Use EN2 detour. €103M upgrade completes 2027. Plan routes now.