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Politics · EconomyPortugal will streamline audit reviews and launch a digital platform to cut contract approval to 15 days, freeing €16.6B for roads, hospitals and schools by 2026.
EconomyPortugal’s net external debt drops to 39.2% of GDP, its lowest in four years, driving down sovereign bond yields and variable mortgage rates nationwide.
National News · PoliticsPortugal records surge in domestic violence; new 4-tier risk tool, €25 M budget and 24/7 helpline aim to shield victims—see what changes by 2026.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Trabalho XXI drops three controversial labour-reform clauses but keeps flexible hiring rules. Find out how the changes affect workers, expats and the 11 Dec strike.
National News · TechPortugal’s pre-dawn drill saw army and civil teams rehearse an M7.8-quake response—bridges, field hospitals and data links—to protect Lisbon’s people and infrastructure.
Economy · PoliticsBy 30 Nov, Algarve councils must justify €106M in EU funds or forfeit them—money slated for water upgrades, social housing, digital hubs and coastal research.
Tourism · TechExplore Algarve, Portugal with our family-friendly digital guide: hidden beaches, play spots, tech hacks and 2025 insider tips. Plan your trip today for 2025!
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau’s 23 Nov election could cut remittances to Portugal, boost drug trafficking and unsettle Atlantic security. See its impact on Portuguese families.
Health · PoliticsDesign work in 2025 clears the way for a €118M upgrade of Beja Hospital in 2026, adding 13 beds, 3 theatres, plus new dermatology and gastro services locally.