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Politics · National NewsIn Portugal's 2026 presidential election, João Cotrim de Figueiredo promises a service-first presidency, vowing to reject backroom deals and act as referee.
EconomyDiscover Portugal’s 2026 IRS tables: monthly exemption up to €920, lower rates for most incomes and higher thresholds for bigger take-home pay. See what you’ll save.
Economy · TourismConsumer confidence Portugal rose in December on travel deals and home upgrades. Discover what this uptick means for household spending and retailers in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover how Portugal's projected 2025 budget surplus may lower mortgage rates, put an extra €350 in pay packets through IRS cuts, and trim corporate tax to 20%.
Transportation · EconomyEU okays 18-month extension for Portugal's TAP and SATA to sell assets, keeping summer routes and cutting €3 B in state aid by mid-2026. Learn what's next.
Culture · TourismDrone and radar surveys uncover Algarve’s forgotten Roman garum factories. Explore festivals, museum exhibits and ways residents can help protect this heritage.
Politics · ImmigrationLisbon rolls out 24/7 consular hotlines, extra staff and an evacuation blueprint to protect nearly 400,000 Portuguese nationals in Venezuela—see how to get help now.
SportsVitória SC meet Sporting tonight in Leiria for the League Cup semi-final. Coach Luís Pinto urges respect and courage as the underdogs chase their first final.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal eyes better consular services, savings repatriation and revived trade ties as Venezuela sets election timeline. What this means for expats.