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Culture · PoliticsPortugal’s new €30 book voucher for 17-18-year-olds launches in January. Register at SouLeitor.pt, keep unused credit; e-book top-up still under review—learn how to claim yours.
National News · TransportationMarvão residents drive 14 km for a newspaper after kiosks shut; from 2026 the council will supply newspapers in public hubs, easing Portugal’s rural news divide
Economy · TransportationFrom 2027, all IUC car-tax payments in Portugal move to April. Discover how drivers can spread costs and why dealers fear a spring-time cash-flow crunch.
SportsTorreense shocked top-flight Casa Pia 2-1 to reach their first Taça de Portugal quarter-final since 1999, netting €315,000 and igniting Torres Vedras fans.
Politics · EconomyTimor-Leste takes interim CPLP helm after Guinea-Bissau’s coup, granting Portugal new diplomatic sway from West Africa to ASEAN. Learn what’s at stake for Lisbon.
Transportation · TourismEU-backed project will launch a 50-seat shallow-draft ferry, refurbished pontoons and dredging to restore the Minho River link between Caminha and A Guarda by summer 2026 for commuters, cyclists and pilgrims.
Digital Lifestyle · EconomyLisbon authorities warn: scammers posing as shelter staff demand MBWay payments to reunite lost pets. Verify callers, refuse upfront fees and report to PSP.
Sports · TourismFormula 1 roars back to Portugal’s Algarve in 2027. Eco-friendly upgrades, new jobs and off-season tourism could benefit residents and local businesses.
SportsBenfica defeat Farense 2-0 to reach the Taça de Portugal quarter-finals and could face FC Porto next month. Get stats, player reaction and upcoming fixtures.