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Environment · PoliticsAs southern Thai confronts some of the most destructive floods seen in over a decade, Portugal, as an EU member, has joined the international chorus expressing solidarity with the Thai people and signalling readiness to support relief efforts.
Immigration · National NewsPortuguese court jails 3 over Alentejo trafficking; 2 officers freed after phone-tap void. Harvest season at risk—discover Portugal’s fight against exploitation.
Other NewsPortugal is in talks to acquire Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system to protect Lisbon airports from drones following controversial remarks by Vladimir Putin. Learn about the tech and costs
Environment · EconomyFrom April 2026, Portugal’s new €0.10 bottle deposit pays out at 2,500+ kiosks nationwide, boosting recycling and putting cash back in your pocket—see how it works.
Politics · EconomyFamilies in Loures, Portugal, are losing municipal homes over water debts under €600; discover how activists and new housing laws could affect tenants nationwide.
Politics · National NewsBloco de Esquerda’s leadership trio, headed by Isabel Pires, pledges to rebuild local cells and mobilise backers for Portugal’s 11 Dec strike over labour rules.
SportsSporting star Pedro Gonçalves bounced back in 20 days and is back in training ahead of the Lisbon derby, giving hope to title-chasing fans.
Economy · National NewsOne in four new Portuguese mortgages now carries a state guarantee covering up to 15% of the price for first-time buyers under 35 — learn how the rules work.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Law 67/2025 introduces criminal penalties and new funding to speed evictions of squatters, freeing hundreds of state-owned flats for low-income tenants.