Portugal's first National Sound Archive in Mafra launches December 2025. Digitizing 500,000 historical audio items including Amália Rodrigues recordings and 1974 revolution broadcasts.
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Immigration · National NewsPortugal's Law 58/2026 bans face coverings from September 2026. Fines up to €3,000. Expats & residents: learn exemptions, enforcement rules & what it means.
Economy · National NewsPortugal 2027 pay transparency: employer reporting rules, how employees request salary data, impact on expats/SMEs, and EU gender equality requirements.
Economy · National NewsMota-Engil reports 24% profit jump to €74M with record €17.7B order book. Company shifts focus to Africa and Latin America for growth opportunities.
Tech · EconomyBill Gates urges jobs reserved for humans as AI advances. Learn what roles should stay human-only and how Portugal workers can adapt to automation.
Economy · National NewsNew Portuguese inheritance law lets single heirs force property sales after 2 years. Could unlock 250,000+ homes. Testators can mandate arbitration.
Economy · PoliticsBanco de Portugal revised its Entrecampos headquarters project, slashing costs by €40M through a single-building design. Completion expected late 2027 with €5M annual savings.
Sports · National NewsSporting Braga faces Austria Vienna seeking historic Conference League qualification. Here's why tonight matters for Portuguese football and European ambitions.
SportsPortuguese midfielder João Palhinha returns home to Benfica in €14M deal from Bayern Munich. At 31, he prioritizes family and Europa League glory over wages.
Culture · TourismPorto's Book Fair moved indoors after heavy rain closed 144 outdoor stands. Opening weekend drew 41,000 visitors. Free entry continues—here's what to expect.
Economy · EnvironmentEU gas reserves at 62%—lowest in 20 years—threaten Portugal's winter energy costs. How the 2026-2027 heating season impacts your bills and investments.
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Foreign national arrested at Lisbon Airport with 12kg cocaine. What this means for expat safety, travel screening, and Portugal's drug enforcement efforts.
Norovirus confirmed in São Miguel, Azores with cases across multiple islands. Learn key symptoms, hygiene protocols, and practical prevention tips for residents and travelers.
Portugal adds 62 medical school places but students warn expansion lacks workforce strategy to fix doctor shortages. Impact on SNS healthcare access explained.
Tanker attacks near Hormuz Strait and Red Sea could spike fuel prices in Portugal. What residents need to know about supply risks and costs.
