Immigration · TransportationGNR Cuts Lisbon Airport Waits to About One Hour as Biometric Checks Pause
GNR officers have cut Lisbon Airport waits to about one hour. Biometric Entry/Exit checks are paused as new recruits and upgraded e-gates arrive.
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CultureBairro Alto’s Tantura to Close: Owners Cite Harassment and a “Daily Battle” in Final Statement
Tantura in Bairro Alto will close on 10 Jan 2026. Owners cite harassment, online campaigns and boycott - and announce a new farm project.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal to Get €7.4bn from EU’s €294bn Farm Fund amid Green Push
Discover how Portugal’s farmers will access €7.4bn from the EU’s €294bn farm fund from 2028–34, with green targets, safety nets and payment caps.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Prime Minister Fronts PSD Campaign to Secure Stability
PM Luís Montenegro tours Portugal to back PSD presidential hopeful Luís Marques Mendes, aiming to lock in national stability and avoid a polarising runoff.
Tech · ImmigrationCrypto Wallets Help Portugal Expats Sidestep Banking Bureaucracy
New arrivals in Portugal use crypto wallets for instant payments, avoiding weeks of bank paperwork and NIF hurdles. Discover legal, tax and security tips.
Economy · PoliticsTax Relief and State-Backed Mortgages Aid Portugal’s Under-35s, but Prices Rise
Portugal’s under-35 housing scheme waives property-transfer tax for 70k buyers and backs 23k mortgages. See eligibility rules and plan your purchase today.
SportsRúben Amorim Sacked by Manchester United: What It Means for Portuguese Coaches
Rúben Amorim’s sacking by Manchester United shakes Portugal’s coaching ranks. See what went wrong, who could replace him and how it affects Portuguese football.
Economy · TransportationTAP Puts 51% of Cateringpor Up for Auction; €9.6M to State, Menus May Change
TAP is auctioning its 51% stake in Cateringpor at €9.6 million. Proceeds go to the Portuguese state, while a 5-year supply deal could reshape onboard menus.
Politics · National NewsJoão Cotrim de Figueiredo Pledges Service-First Presidency, Rejects Back-Room Deals
In Portugal's 2026 presidential election, João Cotrim de Figueiredo promises a service-first presidency, vowing to reject backroom deals and act as referee.