All the latest news from The Portugal Post — politics, economy, culture and more.
Culture · TourismLagos jazz night warms up January with an Ella Fitzgerald tribute. See the Algarve Jazz Orchestra on 28 Jan at Auditório Duval Pestana—tickets €15, book now.
Politics · National NewsPortugal rules out combat deployment of its troops in Ukraine, planning a post-war peace mission pending ceasefire and UN mandate, using air, naval and training teams.
SportsPortugal’s Rodrigo Giesteira de Almeida claimed silver in Basel’s 1.40 m World Cup after three flawless rounds, boosting the nation’s Olympic show-jumping hopes.
Immigration · National NewsOver 55% of immigrant pupils in Lisbon, Amadora and Sintra report bias. Portugal adds cultural mediators and fast-tracks school enrollment to boost inclusion.
EconomyQ3 saw Portuguese home prices jump 17.7%, the EU’s second-highest, as foreign demand and limited supply squeeze first-time buyers. Learn 2026 outlook.
Economy · National NewsPortugal forecasts 2% economic growth and a 0.3% budget surplus for 2025, which could lower borrowing costs and allow targeted tax cuts for families and expats.
Politics · HealthPresidential contender Jorge Pinto blasts year-long delay in delivering 275 INEM ambulances and demands Health Minister Ana Paula Martins resign. Govt scrambles.
Immigration · Digital LifestylePortugal residence renewal splits into two tracks. Graduates switching from study to work must use the AIMA contact form to avoid duplicate fees and delays.
EconomyPSI20 closes at 8,514—its highest since 2010—after Mota-Engil’s 3% rally; energy and consumer shares also climbed as investors await fresh ECB rate guidance.