Politics · EconomyPorto Power Shuffle: Mayor Keeps Purse Strings as Deputy Takes Urban Planning
New urbanism chief vows digital permits and more affordable rentals. See how Porto’s reshuffle could affect building projects and your housing costs.
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Politics · National NewsMarcelo’s Offer Prompted Vaccine Admiral to Join 2026 Presidential Race
An alleged bid by President Marcelo to keep Admiral Gouveia e Melo as Navy chief pushed Portugal’s celebrated Covid-19 vaccine leader to run in 2026, jolting early polls — new book.
Tech · National NewsPortugal Ends Porting Fees, Guarantees 24-Hour Switch and Payouts
Switch phone carriers in Portugal without fees—24-hour number transfer guaranteed, plus €10 compensation if providers miss the deadline. Change now and save.
Politics · National NewsNew Atlantic Security Deal Aims to Keep Cocaine Off Portugal’s Shores
EU–CELAC security pact boosts patrols, data sharing and tougher port checks to stem cocaine via Lisbon and the Algarve. See what's next for Portugal in 2024.
CulturePorto Architect Chosen to Lead Belém Architecture Center at CCB
Porto architect Filipe Magalhães will lead the Belém Architecture Center at MAC/CCB from Jan 2026, promising fresh shows for residents and visitors alike.
HealthLisbon’s Amadora-Sintra ER Hits 10-Hour Wait: What Patients Need to Know
Facing 10-hour waits at Lisbon’s Amadora-Sintra emergency room, residents can check SNS wait times, call SNS24 for nurse triage and find urgent-care clinics.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s Car Tax Won’t Rise, But Every Driver Pays in February 2026
Portugal’s IUC car tax shifts to a single February deadline from 2026—no rate hike. Learn instalment rules, avoid double-payment traps, and plan your budget.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Leads EU-CELAC Summit in Colombia to Ease U.S. Tensions, Expand Trade
At the EU-CELAC summit in Colombia, Portugal hopes to ease U.S.–Latin America strains and open trade, green-tech and security deals that boost Portuguese firms.
SportsVAR Drama Turns Benfica's 2-Goal Lead into Casa Pia Stunner
A disputed VAR handball saw Benfica pegged back 2-2 by Casa Pia in Lisbon, leaving the Eagles six points off Porto in the Liga Betclic title race this season.