Economy · PoliticsRising Homebuilding Expenses in Portugal Squeeze Buyers After 3.8% August Hike
Construction costs in Portugal rose 3.8% in August, lifting house prices and squeezing developers. Discover key drivers and what to expect in 2025.
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Environment · TransportationFamily Sail Ends in Airlift After Orcas Strike off Peniche
Discover how Portugal’s rescuers saved a family after an orca attack near Peniche—and what skippers must do to prevent encounters along the Atlantic coast.
Politics · National NewsSantos Steps Aside in Parliament, Carneiro Cast as Steady Hand for Socialists
Portugal MP Pedro Nuno Santos suspends mandate; Socialist Party loses a key voice and leadership maths changes. See how spring primaries may unfold.
Culture · TourismViana do Castelo Puts Global Theatre Icons Centre-Stage This November 2024
Experience Viana do Castelo Theatre Festival 2024: 11 shows, debates and full accessibility. Book seats for Milo Rau, Familie Flöz and Ruy de Carvalho today.
SportsFerrol’s Fast Start Trips Benfica Women in EuroCup Debut
Ferrol's hot start hands Benfica a 0-1 record in EuroCup Women group play. See how turnovers and cold shooting cost the Lisbon champions in opener.
Immigration · TourismLonger Lines, Tougher Questions: Inside Portugal’s Airport Border Shift
Facing Portugal airport border checks? Learn why refusals increase, what documents officers demand, and how EU biometrics could slow queues for summer travellers.
Politics · EconomyBudget Dropped Early Sends Portugal’s Politics into Overdrive
Portugal's draft budget hit parliament 3 weeks early, handing MPs more review time and sparking diversion claims. See which 2026 tax changes matter.
Economy · HealthPortugal Gambles on Pricier Cigarettes and Spirits to Fund Budget
Portugal's 2026 Budget raises tobacco and alcohol taxes, pushing up pack and bottle prices—see how households and expats adapt and if trips to Spain rise.
Politics · EconomyTavares Claims PM Montenegro Sidelines Fairness in Portugal’s Budget Clash
Portugal budget fight heats up as Tavares accuses PM of unfair tax breaks. Discover how the draft plan could affect rents, IRS bills and daily costs before vote