Politics · TechPortugal's Government Faces Investigation Over NewsWhip Media Monitoring Tool
ERC launches formal investigation into government's €40k NewsWhip contract after concerns over journalist profiling capabilities and GDPR compliance.
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National News · PoliticsPortugal Intensifies Drug Crackdowns: What Residents Should Know About Rising Police Operations
Portugal police made 13 drug trafficking arrests in April across Azores, Baixo Minho, and Lisbon. Major heroin and cocaine seizures—what residents need to know.
Tech · PoliticsGirls Entering STEM Training in Portugal Now Get Triple the Monthly Support
Girls in Portugal's STEM training now receive €305 monthly stipends (triple the previous amount). Learn about funding, mentorship, and how this affects apprenticeships.
Politics · CultureKanye West Algarve Concert in Limbo as Portugal Government Withholds Decision
Portugal's govt refuses to comment on August 7, 2026 Algarve concert. 35,000 international ticket holders face uncertainty as UK, Poland ban rapper.
National News · PoliticsDrug Trafficker Captured in Setúbal After 14 Years on Run
56-year-old trafficker who disappeared during 2012 prison leave arrested in Setúbal. He helped operate cocaine and heroin network from Spain into Greater Lisbon region.
Economy · PoliticsOLAF Seeks €597M Recovery: What EU Funding Rules Mean for Portugal-Based Businesses
OLAF's 2025 report flags €597M in EU fund misuse. Portuguese businesses face stricter oversight. Essential compliance steps to protect your EU funding.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's €13.1 Billion Recovery Plan Under Pressure as August 2026 Deadline Looms
Portugal faces fiscal crunch as PRR reprogramming costs €456M. Track how €13.1B recovery spending, budget deficit risks, and August 2026 deadline affect residents.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Labour Reforms Threaten Job Security: What Workers and Residents Need to Know
Portugal's proposed labour reforms would expand fixed-term contracts and unpaid overtime. Learn how the changes could affect your employment rights and what's next.
Politics · National NewsUnions Push Portugal to Leverage Lajes for Better Worker Wages
Portuguese workers at Lajes Air Base demand structural wage settlement as unions urge government to use current geopolitical leverage with the U.S. military presence for better terms.