Economy · PoliticsMadeirans Get €222M in Tax Cuts Amid 2026 Budget Squeeze
Madeira’s 2026 budget cuts spending while offering €222M in tax relief, lower fuel duty, reduced VAT and corporate cuts — key for expats & digital nomads.
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Economy · PoliticsEU's Targeted Caps on Vacation Rentals May Ease Lisbon Rent Squeeze
Learn how the EU’s 2026 draft law could let Lisbon cap holiday lets, impose seasonal pauses and freeze new licences—easing rents in hard-pressed districts.
Economy · TechWho Made Portugal’s 2025 Top Workplaces List? Tech, Pharma & Hospitality Leaders
Explore Portugal’s 2025 Best Workplaces—Great Place to Work reveals top tech, pharma & hospitality employers, hybrid perks & well-being trends. See who’s hiring
Economy · EnvironmentAs EU Energy Use Falls, Portugal Gets Cheaper Bills and Room to Grow Renewables
EU primary energy use fell to 1,202 Mtoe in 2024, easing wholesale prices and cutting electricity bills in Portugal while spurring fresh renewables investment—learn what’s next.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s Workers Await Pay Rise and Labour Law Deal Amid Strike Threat
Government and UGT meet today to settle Labour XXI reform, agree on a 4.7% raise and €870 minimum wage. Outcome may avert or trigger a nationwide strike.
Environment · TransportationStorm Emília Triggers 353 Emergency Calls in Madeira, No Serious Injuries
Civil protection teams in Madeira handled 353 emergency calls during Storm Emília with no serious injuries. See incident breakdown, safety advice and travel alerts for residents.
Transportation · Environment10-Metre Waves Halt Ferries and Shut Ports Across Portugal’s Coast
10-metre Atlantic swells put six Portuguese coastal districts on orange alert, closing ports and cancelling ferries. See affected areas and safety advice.
Health · PoliticsMinor Cases Face 15-Hour Queues at Amadora-Sintra ER: How to Get Care
Amadora-Sintra ER sees record 10–15-hour waits for minor cases. Learn how SNS 24 phone triage, late-hours clinics and other options can shorten your visit.
SportsFormula 1 officially returning to Portugal in 2027 and 2028
It’s now confirmed: Formula 1 is coming back to Portugal for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão set to rejoin the calendar under a two-year agreement.