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Mota-Engil posts record €59M H1 profit, 16% margins; Africa 40% of turnover. Why it matters for investors and expat professionals.
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Environment · PoliticsPortugal Shelves Most Wildfire Inquiries—Rural Expats Face Hidden Risks
Portugal wildfire investigations rarely end in court. Learn how land-clear rules, fines up to €60k and insurance hikes can affect your countryside home.
Transportation · Tourism15,000 Motorcyclists Face Strict Controls at Alentejo’s Vidigueira Rally
Heading to the Alentejo biker rally? Expect extra GNR patrols, speed cameras and alcohol tests. Learn the fines and heat-safety tips before you ride.
Tech · EconomyInvestors Bet on Big Batteries to Steady Portugal’s Green Grid
Portugal's battery storage boom steadies prices, slashes blackouts and opens tech roles. Discover how new policies could reshape your power bill.
Transportation · TourismOne Fare Fits All: Algarve Introduces €40 Region-Wide Bus Pass
Save on Algarve bus travel with the new €40 monthly pass—unlimited rides across Lagos, Faro, Albufeira and more. Register easily, skip car costs.
Environment · ImmigrationLiving on Portugal's Fault Line: A Field Guide for Expats
Portugal earthquake safety made easy. Get 2025 seismic maps, new building rules, insurance tips, alerts and prep advice before the next quake.
Culture · EnvironmentBonfires, Bombos, Fireworks Signal Portugal’s Loudest Season
Learn why Portugal's summer erupts with fireworks and drums, when the peaks hit, and how permits, curfews and earplugs keep expats safe and sane.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Hires Thousands More Civil Servants, Easing Queues but Raising Costs
Public sector hiring in Portugal trims clinic waits and licensing queues but may lift future taxes. See how the changes could affect your plans.
Sports · EconomyBenfica's €40M Coup Brings Champions League Nights Back to Lisbon
Benfica’s Champions League spot brings packed Lisbon match nights, ticket advice and a €40M boost to Portuguese football—what expats need to know.