Politics · EconomyPortugal's Housing Face-Off and What It Means for Foreign Renters
Opposition pushes rent caps, govt backs builders. Discover how this duel may shape lease prices and visa renewals for newcomers across Portugal.
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HealthAlgarve Hospitals Brace for 24-Hour Walkout at Height of Summer
Algarve hospital strike set for 7 Aug could lengthen wait times and postpone routine care. Learn backup options and emergency numbers before you travel.
Environment · National NewsPortugal’s 2025 Wildfire Strategy: What Foreign Residents Should Expect
Portugal wildfire prep for expats: see 2025 aircraft numbers, alert apps, grill bans and evacuation tips to protect your home this summer—now.
Economy · EnvironmentCork titan Amorim defends profits as sales dip, bets on green pivot
Corticeira Amorim earns €36.8M profit as revenue slips 5.5%. Discover how its sustainability-driven overhaul could impact Portugal-focused investors.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal’s Hiring Surge Hits Post-Pandemic High, Opening Doors for Foreign Talent
Latest INE data shows Portugal unemployment at 6%. Learn where jobs are growing and how foreign residents can seize new openings.
Environment · ImmigrationPorto Hinterland Wildfire Contained, Renewing Summer Safety Talks for Expats
Porto wildfire now under control, but summer flames return yearly. Learn insurance tips, alerts and grill rules that newcomers often overlook.
EconomyPortugal’s July Price Spike Squeezes Expat Food Budgets
Portugal inflation climbed to 2.6% in July, lifting grocery costs. See tips to protect your budget before 2025 price rises bite.
Health · PoliticsPortugal Ends Paid Leave for Abortion Companions, Worrying Foreign Workers
Portugal abortion leave reform makes partner absence unpaid. Learn paperwork steps and employer options before scheduling time off in Portugal.
EconomySteady Gains: Millennium BCP Nets €502 Million in H1 2025 Despite Rate Swings
Portugal's top private bank posts 3.5% earnings rise. See how the €502m result could influence your deposits, mortgages and fees this autumn.