Tech · SportsPortugal’s 2025 Google Trends: Club World Cup Craze and Nationwide Blackout
Explore Portugal’s top Google searches of 2025—from Club World Cup thrills to a ten-hour blackout—plus DIY tips and pop-culture queries. See the full story!
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Health · TechRecord 5.2M Calls Overwhelm SNS24, AI and Hires Slash Wait Times
Portugal’s SNS24 hotline handled 5.2M calls in 2025, saw waits peak over 12 mins. New AI triage, extra hiring and callbacks trimmed holds to 2.5 mins.
Economy · TechPortugal Brings Crypto Firms Under Bank-Style Supervision by July 2026
Portugal will transpose EU MiCA, placing crypto-asset providers under Banco de Portugal and CMVM oversight. Firms must secure new licences by 1 July 2026.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s Data-Centre Gold Rush Promises Cash—But Where Are the Jobs?
Billions pour into Portugal’s data centre boom, yet local hiring stays modest. See how Sines and other hubs could still affect your power bill, taxes.
Tech · EconomyPortugal Raises ESA Contribution to €205 M, Backing Azores Space Centre and a 1,600-Strong Workforce
Portugal’s €205M ESA pledge will expand its 1,600-strong space workforce and fund an Azores landing complex slated for 2030.
Politics · TechPortugal weighs TikTok and Instagram ban for under-16s, awaiting EU decision
EU rules could soon bar Portuguese teens under 16 from TikTok and Instagram. See what the draft law means for parents, schools and expat families in Portugal today.
Health · TechPortugal’s Medical Schools Face Digital Skills Gap and Clinical Red Tape
Portugal’s medical schools lag in AI skills, while clinical-research red tape slows digital hospitals innovation and doctor training—putting patients at risk.
Transportation · TechSmartphone Driving Licences Arrive in Portugal with Tougher EU Rules
Portugal is rolling out a digital driving licence with QR codes—discover how EU checks, tougher rookie limits and the 2028 deadline affect drivers and expats.
Politics · TechCross-Party Vote Approves €1.6M Upgrade for Portugal’s Constitutional Court
Portugal’s parliament approved €1.6 million for a digital case-management system at the Constitutional Court, promising faster rulings and more transparency.