TransportationPorto Public Transport Shuts Early on Christmas Eve, Restarts at 9AM
Porto’s metro, STCP buses and trams stop at 20:00 on 24 Dec and resume 09:00 on 25 Dec. Check the full holiday schedule now to avoid festive travel surprises.
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National News · PoliticsPenajoia family in Almada granted shelter until Jan. 2026 amid custody risk
Authorities extended a homeless Penajoia family’s stay in an Almada pension until Jan 2026, warning that without housing the children may enter protective care.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s Wine Harvest Drops 14% in 2025, Quality and Prices May Climb
Portugal wine harvest 2025 dropped 14% to a five-year low, yet 91% qualifies for DOP/IGP status. Premium prices and export gains—discover producers’ strategies.
Politics · EconomyMartins Says Portugal’s Leading Candidates Won’t Fix Housing, Wages or Health
Catarina Martins calls Portugal’s presidential front-runners a ‘continuity trio,’ saying they won’t ease wage or health crises. What’s at stake for 2026 voters?
Environment · TransportationPortugal’s Wild Boar Boom Triggers Hunting Rules, Farm Losses, Road Hazards
With 400,000 wild boar in Portugal, farmers face heavy crop damage and drivers must watch for collisions. Discover new hunting rules and safety tips.
EconomyLisbon Stock Exchange Christmas Closure: Plan Your 2026 Portfolio
Euronext Lisbon shuts for Christmas. Use the trading pause to rebalance, finish tax tasks and position holdings before the PSI-20 opens its first 2026 session.
PoliticsMartins Calls Presidential Frontrunners ‘Identical’, Sparks Transparency Debate
Catarina Martins says Portugal's presidential frontrunners are 'identical', igniting calls for full income and donor disclosures ahead of the January election.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Homebuyers Face 18% Price Surge as New Tax Breaks Kick In
Portugal home prices jumped 17.7% in Q3 2025. Learn how new VAT cuts, state-backed loans and commuter towns like Setúbal and Santarém could help buyers.
Health · EconomyBed-Blocking Crisis: 2,800 Medically Fit Patients Fill Portugal’s Hospitals
Portugal’s bed-blocking crisis leaves 2,800 medically fit patients in hospital beds, stretching budgets and delaying your surgery. See what’s being done.