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.
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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.
EconomySurprise Price Drops in Lisbon and Porto Put Homeownership Back in Reach
Lisbon property insiders: Marvila, Areeiro drop 17%, Porto's Campanhã 8%. Act in 2025—buy before new metro lines and tech hubs push prices and rents higher.
Environment · TourismDrought-Hit Algarve Hotels Tap Treated Wastewater to Stay Green
Amid Algarve drought, Portugal hotels recycle treated wastewater to keep gardens alive and claim 2024 VAT relief—what residents and travellers need to know.
HealthLisbon ER Waits Fall but Amadora-Sintra Patients Still Face Long Delays
Lisbon’s Hospital Amadora-Sintra cut ER waits by nearly three hours, yet patients still face seven-hour queues. Discover the fixes before winter demand peaks.
Sports · EconomyRecord Benfica Ballot Gives Rui Costa Free Rein—but Fans Demand Results
Benfica election sees record 93k members back Rui Costa. Learn what his new mandate and Noronha Lopes' defeat mean for Portuguese supporters and club finances.
Economy · PoliticsAzores Unlocks €1.2 Million Lifeline so Lajes Workers Reclaim Pay
From Monday, Portuguese civilians at Lajes Air Base on Terceira can request an interest-free advance of withheld wages; the Azores government vows deposits within 48 hours and will absorb all banking costs.
Economy · PoliticsIMF Flags 2026 Shift: Fewer Tax Breaks, Smarter Spending in Portugal
IMF urges Lisbon to scrap niche tax perks, NHR included, and channel savings into services. See how VAT breaks and corporate incentives could disappear by 2026.