Economy · National NewsYour Vacation Pay Rights in Portugal: Full Salary Plus Allowance Guaranteed
Learn your vacation pay rights in Portugal: full salary plus allowance before you leave. Employers face €61,000 fines for non-compliance.
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National News · Immigration53 Portuguese Dead in Venezuela Earthquakes: Rescue Teams Race Against Time as Community Mobilizes
53 Portuguese nationals dead in Venezuela's devastating 7.2-7.5 magnitude earthquakes. 89 still missing. Rescue teams and relief efforts underway in La Guaira.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Banks Face Tighter Climate Rules, But Get 50% Reporting Relief
EBA streamlines banking supervision with focus on climate risk, ESG integration, and digital resilience. Portuguese banks face higher expectations for risk management and regulatory oversight.
National News · PoliticsNightclub Violence in Central Portugal: Teen Shot by Fleeing Suspect with Belgian Plates
17-year-old shot outside Cool Disco in Santa Maria da Feira after man fired rounds following expulsion. Suspect fled in Belgian car. International probe underway.
National News · CultureHow Portugal's Gulbenkian Foundation is Breaking the Cycle of Educational Poverty
Discover how Gulbenkian's €3.4M initiative transforms poor students' futures in Portugal. Free tutoring, mentoring, and cultural access opening doors through 2034.
Tech · National NewsPortugal's Digital Memory Crisis: Save Your Sapo Blog Before June 2026 or Lose It Forever
Sapo Blogs closes June 30, 2026. Learn why Portugal's Parliament demands government action and how to save your content before permanent deletion.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Slashes Red Tape on Construction Contracts: Faster Projects, Higher Spending Limits
Portugal removes bureaucratic delays in public construction contracts. Direct awards now up to €150K for construction work. Faster timelines for projects.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Diplomatic Crisis Over CPLP Leadership Threatens Lusophone Unity
Portugal skips CPLP summit over Equatorial Guinea's presidency bid. Inside the bloc's democracy crisis affecting trade and visa deals.
Sports · National NewsPortugal Draws with Colombia, Advances to Face Croatia in World Cup Round of 16
Portugal qualifies for knockout stage after historic 0-0 draw with Colombia in first-ever meeting. Next opponent: Croatia under ex-coach Queiroz.