National News · PoliticsPortugal Revokes Protection for Whistleblower Rui Pinto as Threats Rise
Portugal strips security from Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto, sparking legal appeals and ethical concerns over state abandonment.
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National News · EnvironmentAzores Under Weather Alerts as Post-Tropical Storm Hanna Brings Heavy Rain
Post-tropical depression Hanna weakens but brings heavy rain to the Azores. IPMA issues orange and yellow alerts for São Miguel, Terceira, and other islands.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Farmers Demand €140M Emergency Aid to Survive Spanish Competition
Portuguese farmers union CAP demands €140M in aid, citing high costs and disadvantage against Spain. Protests are threatened if needs go unmet.
Economy · National NewsNew Rental Prices Surge 10% in Portugal Amid Housing Reform Changes
New leases in Portugal cost 10.2% more as rent controls end. Tenants get IRS tax deductions up to 900€. See how housing reforms affect you.
Economy · TransportationPortugal's Car Tax Payment Dates Change: New IUC Schedule Starts 2027
New IUC car tax payment rules start in Portugal in 2027. Fixed dates replace registration anniversaries. Check the new schedule for instalments.
Sports · EconomyBenfica SAD Reports €32.4M Profit and Record Ticket Revenue Despite European Exit
Benfica SAD shareholders approve record accounts with €32.4M profit and historic matchday revenue, reducing debt and expanding talent development goals.
EconomyPortuguese Construction Giant Seals 30-Year Deal for Major Brazil Highway Project
Mota-Engil secures a 30-year concession for 502 km of Brazilian motorways, a €700M investment expanding the Portuguese firm's footprint in Latin America.
EconomyPortugal's Almond Harvest Hits Record High with 40% Production Jump
Portugal's almond production hits record levels with 40% increase. Alentejo region leads growth with 114,900 tonnes harvested, boosted by irrigation.
Politics · EconomySocialist Abstention Set to Guarantee Portugal's 2027 Budget Passage
PS abstention ensures Portugal's 2027 budget passage. Discover how this affects pensions, public investment, and fiscal stability for residents.