Economy · PoliticsPortugal Keeps Tax Burden Below EU, Shifts Cost to Spending in 2024
Tax-to-GDP stays at 37.1%, yet VAT, fuel and alcohol duties spike. Discover how the 2024 rules impact pay, shopping and businesses.
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Economy · PoliticsPortugal Cuts Corporate Tax to 17% by 2028, Targeting Pay and Jobs
Lower corporate tax phases in from 2025; SMEs get relief first. See how the 17% rate could affect salaries, investment, and expat-run firms.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Economy Sprints Ahead Amid Sluggish Eurozone Quarter
Portugal GDP up 2.4% YoY in Q3 2025, topping eurozone. See how robust consumer spending could affect jobs, rates and expat finances.
Environment · TourismSecret Beach Audits Force Algarve Resorts to Reopen Public Sand
Surprise audits found blocked paths, pay-only toilets, unlicensed stalls on Algarve beaches. Know your rights and report problems before summer 2026.
EconomySantander’s €10.3bn Profit Fuels Talk of Higher Deposit Rates in Portugal
Santander profit hits €10.3B—expect possible uptick in Portuguese deposit rates and a 15% higher dividend. See what it means for your money today.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s TV Giants Feud Over 2026 Presidential Debates, Viewers Left in Limbo
CMTV accuses RTP, SIC and TVI of monopolising Portugal’s presidential debates. Regulators’ ruling could reshape 2026 election coverage—why it matters to voters.
Tourism · EnvironmentAlgarve’s Zoomarine Wins Global Luxury Theme Park Award for Second Year
Zoomarine in Portugal’s Algarve has been crowned 2024’s luxury theme park, delighting families with dolphin shows, solar-powered rides and marine conservation.
National News · PoliticsEx-Judges, Former Benfica President on Trial in Portugal’s Supreme Court
Ex-judges and Benfica’s former president face corruption, fraud and money laundering charges in Portugal’s Supreme Court. Follow Operação Lex and its impact.
EconomyCheaper Loans, New Fees: What Novo Banco’s €610M Profit Means for Portugal
Lower mortgage bills, shrinking deposit rates and higher bank fees follow Novo Banco's €610m profit. Learn what it means for your household budget in Portugal.