Transportation · ImmigrationPortugal halts facial recognition and fingerprint scans for departing passengers at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports. Faster passport checks and shorter wait times explained.
11 April 2026
Politics · National News57 Catholic Church abuse survivors approved for compensation face Portuguese income tax taking up to 50% of payouts. Portugal debates tax exemption.
11 April 2026
Tourism · CultureDiscover Palácio Biester, Sintra's quieter palace where Johnny Depp filmed "The Ninth Gate." Avoid crowds with €16 tickets and stunning architecture.
11 April 2026
Economy · TransportationPortugal keeps fuel tax cuts frozen in April 2026 as diesel and gasoline prices fall. Save up to 21.6 cents per litre—here's what drivers and residents need to know.
11 April 2026
Economy · National NewsEurozone household savings fell to 14.4% in Q4 2025. Portuguese families at 12.1%—below average. Learn what declining savings mean for your financial security and real estate plans.
11 April 2026
Politics · EconomyFrance's military concerns trigger €800B EU defense plan. How Portugal's defense budget and NATO obligations are changing in 2025.
11 April 2026
National News · PoliticsPortuguese fugitive arrested in Brazil exposes how organized crime uses Portugal's ports for cocaine distribution across Europe.
11 April 2026
Immigration · TransportationPortugal's EES biometric system now fully operational at all airports. Learn how it affects visitors you're hosting, current wait times, and what to tell arriving guests.
11 April 2026