Health · National News‘Doença dos Pezinhos’: Portugal Launches New Genetic Screening Drive
Portugal hosts 20% of global hereditary amyloidosis cases. Discover how SNS screening and new therapies protect families facing ‘Doença dos Pezinhos’.
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EconomyBankinter’s Profit Surge Hints at Sweeter Savings Rates in Portugal
Bankinter’s 11% profit jump fuels expansion in Portugal, with experts predicting higher deposit and savings rates plus faster mortgage approvals for clients.
SportsPortugal's Road Captain Nelson Oliveira Secures Movistar Deal to 2027
Veteran Portuguese time-trialist Nelson Oliveira extends his Movistar contract until 2027, keeping Iberian flag in the Tour and Vuelta for Portugal's cycling fans.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2026 Budget Hands Out Tax Cuts but Bets on a Paper-Thin Surplus
Portugal’s 2026 Budget trims income and corporate tax, cuts VAT on homes and targets debt below 90% of GDP. See how much you could save—and the plan’s risks.
EconomyShort Rates Rise, Long Rates Fall, and Portuguese Mortgages May Soon Ease
Portugal’s long-term bond yields fall to one-month lows, hinting at cheaper Euribor mortgages in 2024 even as short rates rise—see what it means for your budget
Transportation · National NewsLisbon’s Beloved Funiculars Get a National Safety Overhaul
IMT now controls Lisbon funicular safety across Portugal, pledging stricter checks, occasional weekend closures and no fare hikes—see the 2024 schedule and tips.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Mourns Francisco Pinto Balsemão, Media Trailblazer Who Helped Cement Democracy
Discover how Francisco Pinto Balsemão’s passing reshapes Portuguese TV ownership, PSD power balances and national mourning events across Portugal this week.
Transportation · EconomyRunways Shortened, Deadlines Pushed as Lisbon Rewrites Airport Plan
Lisbon’s revamped Luís de Camões Airport trims runway length, pushes opening to 2038 and may hike ticket fees. Discover what the update means for travellers.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Could Lose Budget Flights as Ryanair Flees High-Fee Airports
Ryanair shifts planes to cheaper hubs; Lisbon travelers could face fewer budget seats and pricier tickets. Discover the routes at risk and ways to keep costs low.