Economy · EnvironmentGlobal Coffee Price Surge Threatens €1 Espresso in Portugal
Global coffee prices jumped 30%, pushing supermarket packs up 24% and Lisbon café shots toward €1.50. Discover why Portugal’s daily espresso ritual now costs more.
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PoliticsFrom Berlin 1936 to Lisbon 2025: When Erasure Becomes the Easiest Applause
The missing Israeli flag at Web Summit 2025 recalls a darker chapter of history, when crowds chose celebration over conscience. An op-ed on moral courage, human rights, and the danger of erasing a people from the global stage.
Politics · National NewsGouveia e Melo vs Marques Mendes: Tempers Flare in Portugal’s 2026 Presidential Race
Admiral Gouveia e Melo and veteran politician Marques Mendes trade barbs over temperament, constitutional limits and Portugal’s 2026 presidential race—what’s at stake?
Economy · TechInnovation Wave Positions Portugal to Break the 3% Growth Barrier
Portugal’s R&D spending is accelerating, putting the 3% GDP growth target within reach and promising skilled jobs, rising wages and tax breaks. Learn more.
Politics · EconomyLonger Hours, Easier Layoffs? Portugal's Labour Shake-Up Faces Backlash
Draft bill could extend workdays, simplify layoffs and ease contract renewals—see how Portugal’s labour rewrite may reshape your job security and pay.
Culture · TourismLagos Museums Win National Seal, Pushing Algarve Toward Year-Round Tourism
National accreditation turns Lagos museum network into year-round cultural magnet, pairing VR tours with green sites across Algarve. Plan your visit.
PoliticsCourt Showdown Over Chega Billboards Tests Portugal’s Hate-Speech Limits
Track the Chega billboard lawsuit as Portugal’s judges weigh free speech against hate-speech rules; verdict may trigger fines and reshape 2024 campaigning.
SportsOliveira Turns Porto Setback into Launchpad for Famalicão's Young Guns
Coach Hugo Oliveira says the 1-0 defeat to Porto will sharpen Famalicão’s attacking style and unleash its young talent for the Primeira Liga run-in — find out what comes next.
Health · EconomyPortugal's Lab Test Surge Strains Budget, New Controls Ahead
State spending on Portugal lab tests climbs 4.1%, pressuring SNS funds. Learn how 2025 reimbursement reforms could affect residents and expats—read analysis.