Economy · PoliticsPortugal Approves VAT Pooling for Company Groups, Unlocking Cash in 2026
Portugal VAT pooling lets groups offset credits and debits, slashing refund waits to weeks. Firms must enrol spring 2026—review group VAT structure today.
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SportsPortugal’s Junior Triathletes Finish 20th & 22nd at World Championships in Wollongong
Portugal’s junior triathletes took 20th and 22nd at the World Championships in Wollongong, yet coaches cite data as proof of podium potential toward LA 2028.
Economy · TourismAlgarve Housing Frenzy: Holiday Buyers Snatch Homes in Just Seven Days
One-fifth of Algarve homes sell within 7 days—discover why cash-rich foreign buyers dominate Portugal’s sunny market and get tips to win your bid now.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal Faces 50,000 Undocumented Residents as Deportations Accelerate
Backlog of 50,000 undocumented migrants strains Portugal’s AIMA; tougher rules slash appeals, speed deportations and hit jobs, housing, healthcare and services.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s 50-50 Politics Push Could Shift Local Services Funding
Portugal’s proposed 50-50 gender quota, slated for a 2026 vote, could unlock EU funds for childcare, transport and elder-care programs. Learn what’s at stake.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s €50m Fast-Track Arms Buy for Ukraine Faces Taxpayer Scrutiny
Lisbon channels €50m into NATO’s fast-track PURL fund pulling Patriot missiles from U.S. stockpiles for Kyiv as debate grows over Portugal's rising defence bill.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal Issues Mass Exit Notices, Giving Foreign Residents 20 Days to Leave
Portugal issues 9,000 exit notices, giving foreign residents 20 days to leave under tougher immigration rules. See who’s affected and what legal options remain.
Tourism · EconomyUNWTO Award Shines Spotlight on Portugal’s Tiniest Villages
See which Portuguese hamlets just won UNWTO praise and what it means for weekend travellers, property hunters and remote workers—plus travel tips for a getaway.
Politics · CultureIn Zambujal, Protest Mural Links Housing Crisis to Police Tensions
Activists paint protest mural in Lisbon’s Zambujal, linking rising rents to police tension—body-cam push and €15M regeneration plan gain ground; what’s next?