Politics · National NewsPortugal Fast-Tracks New Missile Shield with Record Defence Funds
Portugal races to hit 2% GDP defence goal by 2025, funding drones, missiles and joint Iberian sky shield. See what's planned.
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Politics · EconomyLisbon Endorses EU Scheme Tapping Russian Reserve Interest for Ukraine
Portugal supports an EU workaround turning frozen Russian reserve interest into yearly aid for Ukraine, but Lisbon demands airtight legal protection.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Promises €40 Million Science Boost, Researchers Remain Skeptical
Portugal science budget will rise 8% in 2026, yet scholars warn funding trails EU peers. Discover how the €40M pledge could fuel labs and jobs.
Economy · PoliticsRecord Social Security Windfall Gives Portugal Breathing Space—For Now
Portugal's €4.4B Social Security surplus may boost pensions and tax relief, yet aging risks loom. Learn how changes could affect your payslip.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Communists Rebuke Montenegro Over Trump-Aligned Defence Pivot
Trump's Gaza plan and NATO targets ignite a storm in Portugal. Learn why Raimundo says Montenegro bows to Washington and what it means for expats.
Politics · EconomyShanty Housing Crisis Roils Portugal’s Parties Before Local Elections
Shack housing resurges near Lisbon and Porto, sparking clashes before local polls. Explore data gaps, slow policy and what it means for newcomers.
Economy · PoliticsA Decade and a Half of Heat: Portugal’s Home Prices Skyrocket
Discover why Portugal house prices have climbed 141% since 2010, outpacing wages and EU averages, and what shifting policies mean for buyers in 2025.
Politics · National NewsHidden Investigation of Judge Ivo Rosa Rekindles Portugal’s Oversight Debate
Learn how the shelved investigation into Judge Ivo Rosa may reshape rules on magistrate surveillance and what it means for trust in Portuguese courts.
Immigration · PoliticsUnexpected Right-Wing Alliance Sends New Portuguese Immigration Bill to Plenary
Right-wing parties unite to overhaul Portugal's Foreigners Law, tightening visas and language tests. Learn key changes before the final vote.