Economy · EnvironmentPortugal's Record Power Appetite Pressures Gas Plants and Wallets
Record Portugal electricity demand strains renewables, boosts gas reliance and import costs. See how 2025 tariff tweaks may affect your monthly bill.
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Economy · PoliticsA Decade and a Half of Heat: Portugal’s Home Prices Skyrocket
Discover why Portugal house prices have climbed 141% since 2010, outpacing wages and EU averages, and what shifting policies mean for buyers in 2025.
Politics · National NewsHidden Investigation of Judge Ivo Rosa Rekindles Portugal’s Oversight Debate
Learn how the shelved investigation into Judge Ivo Rosa may reshape rules on magistrate surveillance and what it means for trust in Portuguese courts.
Environment · EconomyChina-Backed Mega-Solar Plan Tests Alentejo’s Rural Identity
Learn how the China-funded Pinel megaproject could reshape Alentejo’s landscape, energy mix and property values in 2024. Find out what comes next.
Tourism · EconomyAlbufeira Turns Winter into High Season with Beachfront New Year Spectacle
Plan your Algarve New Year trip: Albufeira packs beach concerts, street food and a medieval fair into a 4-day festival. More.
Immigration · PoliticsUnexpected Right-Wing Alliance Sends New Portuguese Immigration Bill to Plenary
Right-wing parties unite to overhaul Portugal's Foreigners Law, tightening visas and language tests. Learn key changes before the final vote.
Economy · EnvironmentRecord-Breaking Power Use Tests Portugal's Grid Amid Heatwaves
Discover how Portugal's record power demand may nudge 2026 bills and speed battery rollout. Learn steps to brace for rising heat-driven peaks.
Transportation · PoliticsPortugal Flyers Confront Mixed EU Rules on Liquids and Carry-Ons
Unsure which liquids or bag size pass at Lisbon or Porto? Get Portugal airport security updates, carry-on limits and tips to dodge fees.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Pledges 2025 CSI Rise, One-Off Bonus for Modest Pensions
CSI increase brings €30 monthly raise and September bonus to low pensions. Learn 2025 payment dates, eligibility and chances of a summer top-up.