All the latest news from The Portugal Post — politics, economy, culture and more.
Transportation · TourismAfter 30 cm of snow, Serra da Estrela’s EN339 to Torre reopens, but freeze-thaw and black ice linger until 14 Dec. Carry chains, follow IPMA alerts, plan ahead.
Economy · PoliticsSee how Portugal housing tax cuts, 6% VAT and fast online permits could lower home costs, expand rentals and ease the market for families nationwide by 2029.
National News · PoliticsOver 25% of Portugal’s mixed-ability classes exceed legal limits, leaving students without support; families and unions demand more resources.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal’s security sweep screened 5,000 people, incl. 2,228 foreigners. What expats in Portugal need to know.
Sports · HealthFC Porto will be without strikers Luuk de Jong and Deniz Gül through December, forcing Farioli to rethink tactics in league and Europa clashes.
Health · PoliticsDiscover how Portugal’s Bloco de Esquerda aims to overhaul the SNS, hire more nurses, cut waiting times and stop stealth privatization—learn what’s at stake.
Economy · TransportationStarbucks expansion across Portugal brings drive-thru pilot and 20% smaller kiosks in airports and malls, plus richer rewards for commuters—see what’s changing.
CultureExplore 100 years of Portuguese cinema—silent gems, de Oliveira tributes and TikTok shorts—plus where to catch them at 2025 festivals in Lisbon and Coimbra.
SportsBraga's emphatic 4-0 win at Arouca lifts them to sixth in Portugal's Primeira Liga, reigniting their European push. See key moments, stats and full standings.