Environment · National NewsPortugal's Fiercest Wildfire Season Pulls in Thousands of Rescuers
Portugal wildfires cloud skies and close roads; see air-quality tips, travel detours and safety advice before planning summer journeys.
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Transportation · ImmigrationPortugal’s IUC Tax Explained for Expats Ahead of 2026 Shake-Up
Learn how Portugal’s car tax (IUC) works, who pays, upcoming 2026 deadline changes, exemptions for EVs and classics. Avoid fines—read our quick guide.
Economy · ImmigrationPortuguese Salaries Surge, Yet Cost Pressures Temper Gains for Expats
Portugal salaries rose 6% in 2024, but inflation and soaring rents cut gains. See sector highs, regional gaps and what expats can expect next year.
Economy · EnvironmentEDP Renewables Rally Lifts Lisbon’s PSI as U.S. Guidance Eases Fears
EDP Renewables' 6% pop lifted Lisbon's PSI. U.S. tax-credit clarity could sway your Portugal portfolio—find out in our recap.
Environment · National NewsTwin Wildfires in Nisa Test Fire Crews and Expat Vigilance
Smoke near your Alentejo retreat? Nisa wildfires show why expats need vegetation buffers, AlertCanto registration and go-bags in Portugal’s dry summer.
Environment · TransportationRoadside Cigarette Sparks Wildfire and Traffic Chaos Near Leiria
Portugal wildfire laws mean up to 3 years' jail for negligent sparks. Learn fines, firebreak rules and habits to stay safe on summer roads.
Immigration · CultureSão Brás de Alportel's Quiet Revolution in Welcoming Foreign Residents
São Brás de Alportel pairs legal help, ombudsmen and festivals to ease expat life. See how its support network can simplify your move.
CultureWartime Rescuers Inspire Music-Filled November Showcase in Porto
Explore Porto's Holocaust exhibition with live klezmer, dance and multilingual guides. Tickets from €10; plan your November visit now, reserve today
Environment · National NewsWhen the Hills Burn: Portugal’s 2025 Fire Season Hits Hard
Portugal wildfires bring insurance surcharges and visa tweaks. Discover how expats can safeguard homes, papers and summer travel.