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Immigration · TransportationPortugal airports tighten security after EU audit. Expect longer waits, stricter document checks, and visa scrutiny. Essential 2026 travel info for residents.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Livre party elects new co-spokespeople Isabel Mendes Lopes and Jorge Pinto, signaling ambition to move from parliamentary opposition to governing by 2029.
Tech · EconomyApple accuses OpenAI of systematic trade secret theft in $6.5B lawsuit. Key lessons for Portugal's tech sector on IP protection, employee contracts, and compliance.
Transportation · EconomyFamilies with 3+ children can claim 50% ISV exemption up to €7,800 when buying 6-seat vehicles in Portugal. Learn eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.
SportsBenfica loses 1-2 to Flamengo at Estádio do Algarve in Marco Silva's first public test. Defensive issues persist as new signings Lenglet and Kamiński struggle in pre-season.
Transportation · National NewsVasco da Gama Bridge closed 2 hours Friday after 5-vehicle crash with fire. Six treated at Lisbon hospitals. Northbound lanes reopened by evening.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese citizen held 11 months in Macau without family contact faces national security trial. UN appeal imminent. Why dual nationality offers little protection.
Politics · EconomyPortugal accelerates evictions to 2 months and removes rent price caps. Learn how the new housing reform affects tenants, renters, and your Portugal rental rights.
Tourism · EnvironmentAlmada's nightly water cuts disrupt tourism through July 2026. Emergency well adds 20% capacity. Timeline and resident survival guide.