All the latest news from The Portugal Post — politics, economy, culture and more.
Transportation · EconomyLufthansa formalizes 44.9% bid for TAP, pledging 1,000 jobs at Santa Maria da Feira maintenance hub and swifter Lisbon connections; government review underway.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal revamps its immigration system, narrows job-search visas and readies legal aid as US ICE raids target Lusophone workers. Know your rights and next steps.
Culture · TourismExplore Portugal’s National Music Museum, opening 22 Nov inside Mafra Palace’s restored Baroque wings. Free entry until 30 Nov—book your timed ticket online now.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's 2026 State Budget raises take-home pay with a €920 minimum wage, IMT exemption for under-35 homebuyers, lower corporate tax and a 23% defence boost.
Tourism · EconomyPortuguese residents' domestic travel lifted overnight stays and tourism revenue by 7.6% to €5.7 billion by September, driven by Algarve & Madeira. Discover more.
Economy · National NewsBanco de Portugal keeps the 4% mortgage capital buffer, ensuring banks hold extra equity to protect Portuguese borrowers and sustain lending if prices dip.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal targets a 0.3% budget surplus in 2025—crucial for funding middle-class tax breaks, public-sector pay rises and lower mortgage costs as debt falls.
Politics · EconomyPortugal will streamline audit reviews and launch a digital platform to cut contract approval to 15 days, freeing €16.6B for roads, hospitals and schools by 2026.
EconomyPortugal’s external debt ratio falls to 39.2% of GDP, easing mortgage rates and freeing funds for public investment—find out what this means for Portuguese households.