Economy · PoliticsSaudi Investors Shift from Talks to Deals in Lisbon and Gaia
Saudi investors clinch €150M energy, AI and tourism deals in Lisbon and Gaia, aided by tax breaks and city-level MoUs—discover the projects and local impact.
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Politics · National NewsDiaspora Votes Could Tip Portugal’s Tight Presidential Runoff
Diaspora votes may decide Portugal's 8 Feb presidential runoff. See how consulate drives targeted campaigns mobilise Portuguese abroad and why your vote counts.
Politics · TechPortugal Eyes Unified Lusa–RTP Fact-Checking Platform to Combat Disinformation
Portugal plans a joint Lusa-RTP fact-checking platform to deliver faster, transparent debunks of online misinformation ahead of upcoming elections, pending budget and governance details.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Marks 40 Years in the EU as President Urges Youth to Safeguard Europe
Forty years after Portugal joined the EU, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Generation Z to defend freedoms, vote and innovate so Europe remains united.
PoliticsGuinea-Bissau Junta Sets 6 Dec 2026 Elections, Raising Alarm in Lisbon
Guinea-Bissau’s junta schedules 6 December 2026 presidential and legislative elections amid coup fallout. Understand what’s at stake for Lisbon and the diaspora.
Politics · National NewsJosé Sócrates’ Third Lawyer Resigns, Triggering ECHR Appeal and Trial Delays
Ex-PM José Sócrates faces fresh delays as his third defence lawyer resigns, triggering new appeals and stalling Portugal’s Operação Marquês corruption trial.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s Feb 8 Runoff: Seguro vs Ventura Hinges on Turnout and Diaspora Votes
Portugal votes in a Feb 8 runoff between António José Seguro and far-right André Ventura. Turnout and diaspora ballots may tip the final balance—read on.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s Centre-Right Leaders Back Socialist Seguro to Block Far-Right Ventura
Centre-right figures back António José Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential run-off to block far-right André Ventura. This alliance could reshape the race.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal’s Migration Boom and High EU Inclusion Ranking: What Residents and Expats Need to Know
Portugal’s population is growing due to migration, placing the nation 3rd in an EU diversity index. Learn how this shift impacts jobs, housing and daily life.