Politics · TechTourist Tax Cash Keeps 2025 Web Summit Alive in Lisbon
Lisbon will redirect €7.24 million from its tourist tax reserve to keep the 2025 Web Summit, safeguarding housing and transport budgets while promising revenue.
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Economy · PoliticsMore Take-Home Pay: Portugal Pledges €500m IRS Cuts from 2027
Portugal’s IRS income tax will drop by €500m a year from 2027, giving workers up to €750 extra annually by 2029. See what you could save and the budget risks.
EconomyLisbon Market Falls Behind Europe, Builders Lead the Sell-Off
Portugal's Lisbon stock market slips 0.6% as builders retreat before euro-area CPI and ECB call that could jolt Portuguese mortgages and shares today.
Transportation · PoliticsLisbon’s Historic Funiculars Shut Indefinitely After Uncertified Cable Failure
Safety probe finds Lisbon funiculars used uncertified cable and weak brakes. All lifts stay closed for months—find out how commuters and tourists are coping.
EconomyPortugal’s Short-Term Bond Yields Fall, Pointing to Modest Mortgage Relief
Portugal’s 2-year yield dipped below 1.9% while 10-year costs neared 3.0%, hinting at lower Euribor-linked mortgage payments but reduced deposit rates in 2024.
Transportation · PoliticsPortugal Eyes Minimum Ride-Hailing Fare, Threatening Cheap Late-Night Ubers
Portugal’s Parliament may set a €4.25 minimum fare for Uber and Bolt, making off-peak rides costlier but capping surges. Find out when the rule could start.
Transportation · National NewsFatal Lisbon Funicular Crash Halts Hill Lifts, Disrupting Commutes
Fatal Lisbon funicular crash tied to uncertified cable shuts all city lifts. See repair timeline, stricter safety rules and commuting alternatives for residents.
Culture · TourismCaldo Verde & Bifana: Portugal's Iconic Soup-and-Sandwich Duo—Where to Eat in 2025
Discover 2025’s top caldo verde & bifana spots across Portugal—complete with tasca addresses, nutrition tips and speedy home hacks. Taste tradition today.
Transportation · EnvironmentHigh-Speed Rail Heads for Gaia Meadow, Locals Fear Losing ‘Sacred Corner’
Plans to site Gaia high-speed rail station on a rural meadow could mean longer commutes, more demolitions and missed EU funds. Learn the stakes.