EconomyEDP and EDPR Plunge, Dragging Lisbon’s PSI Lower and Testing Retail Nerves
EDP slumps 4% and EDPR 2%, erasing €1 bn from Lisbon's PSI. Find out why the 2026-28 plan spooked investors and how higher rates could squeeze future returns.
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EconomyNobre Workers Walk Out, Putting Portugal’s Christmas Charcuterie at Risk
An escalating strike at Nobre’s Rio Maior factory may cut Portugal's Christmas charcuterie supply and raise prices. See its impact on Christmas shopping.
Transportation · TechPack a Phone or Pay €55: Ryanair Ditches Paper Passes in Portugal
From 12 Nov, Ryanair will accept only app boarding passes on Portugal flights from Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Learn free work-arounds and dodge the €55 desk fee.
Politics · ImmigrationParliamentary Slur Sparks Inquiry, Tests Portugal’s Anti-Racism Shield
A Chega MP faces suspension after a 'go back to your land' slur in Parliament. Explore penalties and how the probe could reshape Portugal's hate-speech law.
Environment · National NewsPredawn Deluge Reveals Lisbon's Flood Risk—And What Residents Can Do
Predawn rains flooded Lisbon garages and cut power to 60k homes. Learn why storms worsen, how 2027 drainage tunnels help, and the safety steps to take.
Transportation · EconomyLuanda’s New Airport Puts Portugal Flyers 42 km from Downtown
Luanda’s new airport opens 1 Dec 2025. TAP flights now land 42 km out—expect 1-hour transfers, faster e-gates and bigger jets; pre-book a shuttle or train.
Politics · TourismNew Porto Mayor Plans Airbnb Freeze to Stop Rent Spiral
Porto's new mayor Pedro Duarte vows 2025 freeze on new Airbnb permits, tougher short-let rules and rent aid to shield residents from rising housing costs.
EconomyPortuguese Wine Floods Foreign Shelves as Prices Slip in 2025
Record 230M litres exported, yet price slips to €2.65/L. Learn how Portuguese wine abroad reshapes producer margins and offers bargains to shoppers in 2025.
Environment · EconomyUnsorted Landfill Waste Could Land Portugal with Huge EU Fines—and Raise Your Bin Fees
EU complaint over untreated waste at 28 landfills in Portugal could bring EU fines over €100 million and drive higher household waste fees by 2025—learn more.