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Sports · ImmigrationPortuguese fans heading to the 2026 World Cup? Apply for your Canada visa—eTA or TRV—by March 2025 to secure match tickets—here’s how to avoid delays today.
National News · PoliticsPortugal will add 8,000 troops and deploy medium- and high-altitude air-defence batteries by 2025 as defence spending hits 2 % of GDP. Discover the impact.
Health · TransportationA €1M EU study maps food and exercise deserts in Portugal’s Alentejo, guiding cycle lane, mobile market and village health funds—find out which towns benefit.
Environment · TransportationPortugal enjoys sunshine this weekend with highs of 18 °C, but locals should keep umbrellas ready: Atlantic fronts return Monday, bringing rain and lower temps.
Immigration · TourismFrom 10 Dec to 10 Jan, Portugal may suspend the new EES at its airports to cut Christmas queues, revert to manual checks and enrol 10% of non-EU travellers.
HealthEU warns of rising listeriosis in Portugal. Discover the 2026 zero-Listeria rules, fridge safety tips and how Portuguese producers are upgrading testing—read more.
Health · National NewsWith flu season starting early in Portugal, the SNS is adding beds, redeploying staff and offering free vaccines. See if you qualify and how to stay protected.
Economy · PoliticsExplore how Portugal’s record job growth, rising wages and labour reforms won 2025’s Economy of the Year—and what it means for foreign and domestic workers.
Environment · HealthDiscover winter laundry tips for Portugal: use fans, dehumidifiers and sunlight to cut energy bills, dry clothes faster and prevent damp and mould at home.