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Sports · National NewsUnlicensed midnight fireworks outside Sporting CP’s Gaia hotel sparked a police inquiry leading to steeper noise fines, tighter permits and extra PSP patrols.
Transportation · EconomyCommuters in Leiria pay a €3 daily toll on A8/A19 (approx. €60 monthly). Refund portal opens March; road repairs run until mid-2026. Learn how to claim refunds.
Environment · National NewsAfter storms Kristin, Leonardo and Marta, 35,000 homes in Portugal remain without power. Check outage map, VAT-cut repair aid, interest-free loans and tips.
EnvironmentAfter a 3.9-magnitude quake off Faial in the Azores, update your emergency kit, review insurance within 30 days and refresh hotel evacuation plans.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how Ronaldo's return to Al Nassr ended the Saudi league blackout, secured salary payouts and restored full TV coverage for Portuguese fans.
SportsUEFA is probing Benfica after Vinícius Júnior reported a racist slur at Estádio da Luz; penalties may include closures and fines, with a ruling due in weeks.
Tech · National NewsMEO reports 90% service live in Portugal after Storm Kristin. Learn how to check restoration, claim bill credits and activate 30 days of unlimited mobile data.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s retirement age averages 65 y 5 m and will reach 66 y 7 m by 2025. Learn the real early-exit penalties and the steps residents can take now to protect their pension income.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how Benfica’s Champions League trip to Madrid could net €9.6 M, get Lisbon-Madrid travel tips and find out where to watch the Winter Olympics in Portugal.