Politics · EconomyPAN Battles Corporate Giveaways in Portugal's 2026 Budget Fight
Portugal budget clash heats as PAN seeks to shift €2.1B in corporate incentives toward families and SMEs—see how the changes may hit your wallet.
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Health · PoliticsPoll Shows 90% Losing Faith in Portugal's Public Healthcare System
Portugal’s SNS faces queues, doctor shortages and a €1.38 bn deficit. A July 2025 poll shows 9 in 10 residents losing trust—learn to protect your family's care.
Economy · PoliticsCheaper Olive Oil? Portugal to Reinstate 6% VAT on Pressing
State Budget 2026 drops VAT on olive pressing from 23% to 6%, hoping to ease grocery bills across Portugal. See timeline, price impact, caveats.
PoliticsColigação de direita vence no Porto; Pizarro admite derrota e Duarte assume a Câmara
Mudança histórica no Porto: vitória de Pedro Duarte (PSD/CDS/IL) promete alterar habitação, transportes e policiamento. Saiba o que muda em 2025 para as famílias.
Immigration · PoliticsAIMA Backlog Sparks 133,000 Lawsuits, Overwhelming Lisbon Administrative Court
Learn why 133,000 residents sued AIMA over permit delays and what fixes Portugal pledges next.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Trims Corporate Tax to 19%, Sparking Budget Jitters
Portugal will cut its corporate tax to 19% in 2026 and aims for 17% by 2028. Learn what the change means for hiring, investment and Portugal’s state budget.
Health · PoliticsConfidence Collapses in Portugal's National Health Service, Survey Finds
Poll shows confidence in Portugal's SNS collapsing; shortages and long waits push residents toward private care. Learn what's changing and how to prepare.
Politics · EconomyOpposition Slams Portugal’s 2026 Budget as Gift to Banks
Portugal’s 2026 State Budget scraps bank surcharge, cuts company tax and lowers IRS brackets. See how shifts impact mortgages, rents and your take-home pay.
Politics · EconomySlim Wage Offer in 2026 Budget Spurs 24 October Public-Sector Strike
Public-sector unions reject Portugal's 2% pay offer, planning a 24 Oct walkout. Learn how services and commuters could be hit.