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Portugal's Nisa blaze is under control and evacuees are back home. Check road status, fire-map apps and insurance clauses before your Alentejo trip.

A 29-year-old Nigerian engineering student has been identified as the suspect in a shocking beheading in Lisbon. Police are investigating the timeline and motive after the suspect surrendered at a hospital.

Funding secured for Porto-Galicia high-speed train. Discover how the 50-minute link will transform commuting, property and escapes for expats.

Portugal debt at 98.1% of GDP. Rising bond yields could lift mortgages, trim tax perks and strain public services foreigners depend on.

Wondering why your personal loan is so expensive? Discover the EU rules that blocked cheap margin loans, forcing consumers to pay higher bank rates and creating huge profits for the financial sector.

Rolling August strikes may delay Lisbon, Porto and Faro flights. Learn how TAP and Menzies’ legal battle over strike-breaking could affect your trip.

Peneda-Gerês fire impacts air, roads and property. Get safety alerts, evacuation info and insurance steps for foreign residents.

Spanish tourist's bomb joke forced a Lisbon landing. Learn Portugal's penalties, costs and travel impacts if false alarms hit your flight today.

João Félix Al Nassr deal shifts Saudi league power and may alter Portugal squad dynamics. See fees, Ronaldo role, and what expats should expect.

Ireland's export surge lifts Eurozone outlook. Discover how it could sway ECB rates and daily costs for Portugal-based expats in 2025. Stay informed.

Centeno may join Portugal’s Socialist Party, shaping future tax and housing rules. Track his next role to gauge costs and savings.

EU-US trade deal axes tariffs on whiskey, cars and tech, keeping prices steady for Portugal residents—and who could lose.
Immigration News

Portugal's top court rules in 15 days on a stricter immigration bill that may scrap in-country visa switches and delay family reunions. Move fast.

Presidential review delays Portugal's new residency and citizenship rules. Learn how the pause affects current applications and future visa plans.

Court review delays Portugal immigration reform. Learn how visa limits, family reunification hurdles and CPLP changes may affect your 2025 plans.

Heat dome fuels extreme wildfire danger in Portugal. See safety tips, insurance rules and alert apps before travelling inland.

Portugal night wildfires now spark after sunset. Learn protective steps, legal buffer rules and alert apps to keep your rural home and family safe.

PSD–Chega alliance may reshape visas, labour laws and 2025 Budget. See what upcoming votes could mean for residency, taxes and jobs.

Portugal bond yields are climbing, a signal variable-rate loans and rents could rise. Learn what expats should budget for in 2024.

Portugal university applications open. Deadlines, quotas and paperwork tips help international students secure a seat—and housing—before October.
Economy News

Revolut has launched a full branch in Portugal, finally offering local PT50 IBANs, full Multibanco and MB Way integration, and interest-bearing accounts. We analyze what this major update means for Revolut's 1.8 million Portuguese customers and how it will impact the traditional banking landscape.

Thinking about Revolut loans in Portugal? We analyze the recent TAEG increase from 7,6% to 9,65% and compare their personal credit costs against traditional Portuguese banks.

Wondering why your personal loan is so expensive? Discover the EU rules that blocked cheap margin loans, forcing consumers to pay higher bank rates and creating huge profits for the financial sector.

Portugal invests €400m in tougher cables, grid batteries and smart controls to avoid another power outage—good news for remote workers and homeowners.

EU's €875M loan launches Lisbon-Porto high-speed rail, cutting travel to 75 min by 2029. Track the project's impact on housing and commutes.

OECD veteran to head Portugal's central bank. Expect tweaks to mortgage caps, non-resident accounts and green loans. Stay ahead of changes.

Portugal's grid hardening, big battery storage and tax tweaks cut blackout risk while adding just 1¢ to a €25 bill. See what the 2025-28 plan means.

New rules bar banks from probing decade-old illness records under Portugal's 'right to be forgotten', cutting premiums for expats seeking mortgages.