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Immigration · HealthFleeing war, 15 Ukrainian mothers and 18 children start a three-week retreat in Lisbon, Fátima and Ourém, blending trauma therapy with culture. See how to help.
Economy · PoliticsEU-Mercosur trade deal could boost Portuguese exports and profits but squeeze family farms. Get the latest forecasts, key deadlines and steps companies should take now.
Politics · National NewsAndré Ventura dismisses PM-pivot rumours and remains on Portugal’s 18 Jan presidential ballot. Discover how his decision could reshape the right-wing vote.
Politics · National NewsEarly-years teachers in Lisbon demand a 25-hour teaching week, warning that staff shortages could force class cancellations across Portugal unless workloads are cut.
Health · EconomyASAE confiscated 3,588 hemp foods in Porto, Braga, Aveiro and Guimarães. Learn THC limits, labelling rules and simple checks to buy legal hemp products in Portugal.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s AI boom secures €11–13 billion for data hubs with 70% renewables and fast-track visas, see how it’s reshaping jobs & investment across Portugal.
Tech · EconomyFrom online passport renewals and nationwide 5G to cloud vouchers for SMEs, discover how Portugal’s €1bn digital plan will upskill 2.8 million residents by 2030.
Politics · National News100 senior PSD and CDS figures urge support for Admiral Gouveia e Melo in Portugal's 2026 presidential race, citing democratic drift and economic stagnation.
SportsDiscover kick-off time, travel tips and fan-zone updates for the first-ever all-Minho Taça da Liga final as Braga meet Guimarães in Leiria – plan your trip now.