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Transportation · ImmigrationNon-EU travellers face up to 90-minute passport lines at Lisbon Airport as new biometric checks launch. See peak-hour tips locals recommend to breeze through.
Politics · EconomyMinority government scrapes by as PS abstains, sparking Chega accusations and raising stakes for Portugal's 2026 budget talks.
Immigration · TechBiometric border kiosks replace passport stamps in Portugal. Learn how the new EES changes wait times and what non-EU travelers must do.
PoliticsElection upset in Vila Nova de Gaia reshapes northern Portugal politics. Learn how Menezes’ PSD victory could affect local taxes, transport and housing.
Environment · TechOnly 26% of Portugal’s e-waste is recovered, leaving toxic metals in landfills. Discover how a new deposit-refund scheme could boost recycling and avert EU fines.
EnvironmentWildfire in Póvoa de Lanhoso was doused fast. Discover 50-m buffer rules, free clearing workshops and emergency steps before summer sparks again.
Tech · EconomyPorto's tax breaks, talent and lifestyle fuel Portugal's tech boom, attracting Euronext HQ and 1,000 startups since 2014. Learn what's next.
Culture · TourismVagos Metal Festival grows to five days, 5–9 Aug 2026. €159 passes selling fast; rail and airport shuttles help fans across Portugal book now.
National News · PoliticsTeacher recall leaves 10 CPCJ without education reps, risking weeks-long delays in child-protection decisions as panels scramble to manage 50,000 yearly cases.