Economy · PoliticsEU Observer Role Unlocks €5B Gaza Rebuild Contracts for Portuguese Firms
EU takes observer seat on Trump's Gaza Peace Council, unlocking €5B in rebuild tenders; Portuguese engineering and energy firms can bid for expansion.
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Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s Business Lobby Urges Faster €2.5B Storm Relief to Protect Jobs
CIP says red tape could delay Portugal’s €2.5 billion storm-relief fund, threatening SME jobs. Find out deadlines, shortcuts and who qualifies before 8 Feb.
Health · PoliticsPorto to Relocate Pasteleira’s Supervised Drug-Consumption Room, Enhance Safety
Porto will move its supervised drug-consumption room from Pasteleira, keep 365-day mobile care running, and add 117 CCTV cameras plus 80 new police officers—see how the changes affect residents.
Economy · PoliticsRising Retirement Age and Costly Penalties in Portugal—Plan Ahead
Portugal’s retirement age averages 65 y 5 m and will reach 66 y 7 m by 2025. Learn the real early-exit penalties and the steps residents can take now to protect their pension income.
Politics · ImmigrationIranian Community in Lisbon Demands Embassy Closure, Sanctions and Visas
Lisbon's Iranian diaspora calls to close Iran’s embassy, back EU sanctions & offer humanitarian visas. See how this affects Portuguese travel, trade, daily life.
Culture · PoliticsVhils’ Street-Art Portrait of President Marcelo: Free Unveiling & Resident Deals
See Vhils’ new presidential portrait at the Presidential Museum in Belém. Free unveiling Mar 3, extended hours all March & €8 resident combo tickets now.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Keeps MPs’ Two-Step Immunity, Slowing Corruption Inquiries
Portugal’s Parliament keeps MPs’ two-step parliamentary immunity, a decision that slows corruption probes and leaves taxpayers funding court battles.
Politics · EnvironmentPortugal Postpones PM’s Question Time, Delaying Flood Aid and Rail Repairs
Mondego floods push Portugal's PM Q&A to 19 Feb, stalling a €200M relief vote and road-rail repairs—find out how commuters and homeowners access emergency aid.
Environment · PoliticsPaper Mill’s Unpublished Repairs on Baixo Mondego Canal Raise Flood and Cost Fears
APA won’t reveal how Navigator funds emergency fixes on the Baixo Mondego canal, leaving Portuguese taxpayers and farmers exposed to hidden costs and flood risks.