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Other NewsPortugal is in talks to acquire Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system to protect Lisbon airports from drones following controversial remarks by Vladimir Putin. Learn about the tech and costs
SportsSporting star Pedro Gonçalves bounced back in 20 days and is back in training ahead of the Lisbon derby, giving hope to title-chasing fans.
Economy · National NewsOne in four new Portuguese mortgages now carries a state guarantee covering up to 15% of the price for first-time buyers under 35 — learn how the rules work.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Law 67/2025 introduces criminal penalties and new funding to speed evictions of squatters, freeing hundreds of state-owned flats for low-income tenants.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €4.15bn Oct. budget surplus signals IRS tax cuts and cheaper mortgage rates ahead, easing household budgets—see what it means for residents and expats.
Economy · PoliticsOeiras lifts IMI to the 0.45% legal ceiling, adding about €300 a year to the average bill. Discover who is hit hardest, when 2026 payments start and which rebates could soften the blow.
Politics · EconomyPortugal inks landmark Africa pact unlocking €3.25 billion for Angola, clean-energy corridors, youth jobs and legal migration routes set to reshape continents.
Immigration · Other NewsDid Israelis really queue for Portuguese citizenship? The truth behind the viral lines, the Sephardic law, and why most dual nationals were just renewing documents.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s GDP jumped 2.4% in Q3 2023, powered by household spending and tourism; economists flag inflation and debt risks for the months ahead in Portugal.