EconomyPortugal Faces €24B Trade Deficit as Imports Outpace Exports
Imports are rising faster than exports, leaving Portugal with a €24 billion trade gap. Discover how the imbalance could affect prices, jobs and investment in 2025.
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CulturePorto Architect Chosen to Lead Belém Architecture Center at CCB
Porto architect Filipe Magalhães will lead the Belém Architecture Center at MAC/CCB from Jan 2026, promising fresh shows for residents and visitors alike.
HealthLisbon’s Amadora-Sintra ER Hits 10-Hour Wait: What Patients Need to Know
Facing 10-hour waits at Lisbon’s Amadora-Sintra emergency room, residents can check SNS wait times, call SNS24 for nurse triage and find urgent-care clinics.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s Car Tax Won’t Rise, But Every Driver Pays in February 2026
Portugal’s IUC car tax shifts to a single February deadline from 2026—no rate hike. Learn instalment rules, avoid double-payment traps, and plan your budget.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Leads EU-CELAC Summit in Colombia to Ease U.S. Tensions, Expand Trade
At the EU-CELAC summit in Colombia, Portugal hopes to ease U.S.–Latin America strains and open trade, green-tech and security deals that boost Portuguese firms.
SportsVAR Drama Turns Benfica's 2-Goal Lead into Casa Pia Stunner
A disputed VAR handball saw Benfica pegged back 2-2 by Casa Pia in Lisbon, leaving the Eagles six points off Porto in the Liga Betclic title race this season.
SportsWest Ham Bounce While Fulham Sink as Portuguese Bosses Diverge
Portuguese coaches take opposite paths: Espírito Santo propels West Ham up table, Silva’s Fulham slips toward drop. Discover the tactical shifts.
Culture · TourismGolegã Horse Fair Gets €600k Makeover, Seeks UNESCO Status for 2025
€600k boost upgrades arenas, traffic and stables while a UNESCO heritage bid elevates 2025 Golegã Horse Fair—expect smoother crowds and fuller hotels.
Other NewsCascais Newborn Homicide: Police Renew Appeal to Lisbon-Area Residents
One year after a newborn was found dead at a Cascais recycling plant, Portugal police urge Lisbon-area residents to share any clue anonymously at 211 967 222.