Criminal 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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Criminal networks defraud EU of €45B yearly through VAT schemes. How Portugal's customs & businesses are affected—plus new 2026 rules to protect you.
53 Portuguese evacuated from Israel as regional conflict escalates. 11 residents still in Iran, 73 stranded in Dubai. Energy prices at risk.
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.
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.
GNR officers losing 30% pension benefits under Portugal's 2026 reform. Military associations plan mass protests in Lisbon demanding emergency intervention.
Portugal invests €50M in firefighting for 2026. Discover increased equipment, higher volunteer pay, and new debris removal deadlines affecting residents.
Galp raises dividend to €0.64 per share and launches €250M buyback, fueled by Brazilian oil production boom. Learn what it means for investors.
Portuguese Red Cross "Vale+" campaign ends March 4. Buy vouchers at Continente, Lidl, El Corte Inglés to feed families facing poverty surge in Portugal.
IP3 lane closures between Santa Comba Dão-Viseu start March 2026, lasting 8 months. Use EN2 detour. €103M upgrade completes 2027. Plan routes now.