Environment · EconomyShellfish Bust in Aveiro Safeguards Diners and Ecosystems
GNR seizes 1.25t of illegal crab and cockles in Aveiro. Learn how the crackdown protects Portuguese diners, local fishermen and the Ria de Aveiro ecosystem.
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SportsAfter Europa Thrill, Braga Aims for Domestic Control Against Alverca
Sporting de Braga host promoted Alverca in Liga Portugal at 20:30 GMT. Can Vicens’ men convert Europa League confidence into a top-four push? Live on SPORT TV1.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Advances Six-Month Fully Paid Parental Leave After 42K Petition
A 42,000-signature petition has revived Portugal’s plan for 180 days of 100% paid parental leave, possibly starting in 2027—see what lawmakers decide next.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s Socialists Lock in Mid-March 2026 Leadership Vote, Viseu Congress
Portugal’s Socialist Party sets a mid-March leadership vote and a late-March Viseu congress, key tests for the centre-left’s unity and future government ambitions in Portugal.
Economy · PoliticsPortuguese MPs Reject €20 Bottled-Gas Cap, Open Door to VAT Relief Talks
Bottled-gas cylinders stay at €33–€37 after MPs reject a €20 cap. Parliament may instead cut VAT to 6%, a move that could trim bills for 2.2 million families.
Immigration · EconomyAvoid Pay Delays and Fines by Retrieving Your Portugal Residence Card
Collect your returned Portugal residence card at your local AIMA office to keep your job, bank access and travel rights intact—avoid costly fines or deportation orders.
National News · EconomyPortuguese BCI Executive Found Dead in Maputo; Police Suspect Foul Play
Mozambique police probe the suspicious death of a Portuguese BCI executive in Maputo. Lisbon's embassy offers consular support, safety alerts and urges vigilance.
SportsHandball Euro 2024: Portugal still chasing semis after 32-30 loss to Germany
Portugal lost 32-30 to Germany in Euro 2024 handball's main round but can still reach the semis by beating France. Watch Thursday's clash live on RTP Play.
Economy · PoliticsSaudi Investors Shift from Talks to Deals in Lisbon and Gaia
Saudi investors clinch €150M energy, AI and tourism deals in Lisbon and Gaia, aided by tax breaks and city-level MoUs—discover the projects and local impact.