PoliticsFacebook Post Puts Gaia Comeback Mayor—and Portugal’s Defamation Law—on Trial
A defamation trial in Vila Nova de Gaia may jail ex-mayor Luís Filipe Menezes and reshape how Portuguese politicians criticise rivals on social media platforms.
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Immigration · PoliticsPortugal Issues Mass Exit Notices, Giving Foreign Residents 20 Days to Leave
Portugal issues 9,000 exit notices, giving foreign residents 20 days to leave under tougher immigration rules. See who’s affected and what legal options remain.
Politics · CultureIn Zambujal, Protest Mural Links Housing Crisis to Police Tensions
Activists paint protest mural in Lisbon’s Zambujal, linking rising rents to police tension—body-cam push and €15M regeneration plan gain ground; what’s next?
Politics · EconomyPolice Pay Battle in Lisbon May Snarl Travel and Services
Lisbon police seek higher risk allowance; October strikes and airport slow-downs could snarl travel across Portugal—learn how the unrest may affect you.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Cuts Red Tape: Building Permits Promised Within 4–6 Months
Portugal targets faster permits as councils must decide within 120-200 days, backed by fewer forms and a digital portal by 2026—news for owners and investors.
Economy · PoliticsMost Portuguese Rentals Now ‘Moderate’—Yet Asking Rents Stretch to €2,300
Portugal’s new 400–2,300€ “moderate rent” bracket now covers 80% of listings, with IRS cuts, lease conditions and a 2026 outlook for tenants and landlords.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s 2026 Budget Survives, Giving Residents a Rare Planning Window
Portugal's 2026 State Budget passes first vote after PS abstention, avoiding early election. Learn how tax cuts, pensions and rent relief could impact finances.
Economy · PoliticsLower Wages Leave Nearly a Million Portuguese Women on the Brink
Portugal's gender pay gap leaves nearly 1M women near poverty. Learn how EU pay-transparency rules and the 2026 budget could narrow wages for Portuguese women.
Politics · EconomyStormy Vote Exposes Montenegro’s Reliance on Socialist Abstentions
Minority government scrapes by as PS abstains, sparking Chega accusations and raising stakes for Portugal's 2026 budget talks.