Economy · EnvironmentGreener Vans, New Studios: Ikea Portugal Grows Against the Tide
Ikea Portugal adds planning studios, rolls out electric-van deliveries and launches a pre-owned marketplace—see how these sustainability moves benefit shoppers.
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Economy · PoliticsMost Portuguese Rentals Now ‘Moderate’—Yet Asking Rents Stretch to €2,300
Portugal’s new 400–2,300€ “moderate rent” bracket now covers 80% of listings, with IRS cuts, lease conditions and a 2026 outlook for tenants and landlords.
Immigration · TourismPassport Control in Lisbon Finally Eases, Yet Buffer Time Remains Wise
Lisbon Airport passport-control queues have dropped from four hours to about 70 minutes, but non-EU travellers should still allow extra time as the EES settles.
Culture · TourismLorde’s Lisbon Comeback Crowns NOS Alive’s 2026 Waterfront Party
Lorde returns to Lisbon, Portugal after eight years to headline NOS Alive 9-11 July 2026. Get ticket prices, CP train deals, hotel tips and the full lineup.
Transportation · ImmigrationNew Biometric Checks Spark 90-Minute Passport Lines at Lisbon Airport
Non-EU travellers face up to 90-minute passport lines at Lisbon Airport as new biometric checks launch. See peak-hour tips locals recommend to breeze through.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s 2026 Budget Survives, Giving Residents a Rare Planning Window
Portugal's 2026 State Budget passes first vote after PS abstention, avoiding early election. Learn how tax cuts, pensions and rent relief could impact finances.
SportsMidnight Training Propels Inês Barros to Historic World Trap Final
Inês Barros becomes the first Portuguese shooter to reach an ISSF World Trap Championship final, boosting funding bids and LA 2028 hopes. Learn more today.
Economy · PoliticsLower Wages Leave Nearly a Million Portuguese Women on the Brink
Portugal's gender pay gap leaves nearly 1M women near poverty. Learn how EU pay-transparency rules and the 2026 budget could narrow wages for Portuguese women.
Politics · EconomyStormy Vote Exposes Montenegro’s Reliance on Socialist Abstentions
Minority government scrapes by as PS abstains, sparking Chega accusations and raising stakes for Portugal's 2026 budget talks.