19-year-old planned to kill any officer at Marrazes PSP station in Leiria. Attack reveals critical gaps in mental health intervention and police security protocols in Portugal.

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt cocoa supply chains, driving prices to $3,365/ton. Portuguese chocolate makers face rising costs and margin pressure.

IPO Porto surgeons refuse overnight specialty care outside their training. Cancer patients transferred at night to Hospital São João. Call SNS24 (808 24 24 24) first for oncology emergencies.

Portugal Parliament debates banning forced sterilization of disabled people. Advocacy groups demand zero exceptions. EU comparison and legal implications explained.

Bank of Portugal warns of unlicensed lender Fiducia Credito. Avoid upfront fees, verify lenders on BdP registry, report fraud immediately.

Portugal police made 13 drug trafficking arrests in April across Azores, Baixo Minho, and Lisbon. Major heroin and cocaine seizures—what residents need to know.

7-year-old dies in Italian hotel pool drain accident. Learn essential safety checks for EU pool facilities and what Portugal travelers must verify before swimming.

Parliament approves 25% wage boost for 400 Portuguese bus drivers. Learn how this salary increase affects municipal transport and your daily commute.

Girls in Portugal's STEM training now receive €305 monthly stipends (triple the previous amount). Learn about funding, mentorship, and how this affects apprenticeships.

Geopolitical tensions threaten Europe's 6-week aviation fuel supply. Learn how it impacts Portugal, flight prices, and summer tourism bookings.

Portugal has offshore oil potential but new drilling concessions are banned. Learn why energy security debates continue despite the renewable transition.

Portugal's govt refuses to comment on August 7, 2026 Algarve concert. 35,000 international ticket holders face uncertainty as UK, Poland ban rapper.

20-year-old student violently attacked at Praça do Giraldo, Évora, April 2026. Main suspect at large. Crime statistics and safety facts for residents.

Girls in Portugal's STEM training now receive €305 monthly stipends (triple the previous amount). Learn about funding, mentorship, and how this affects apprenticeships.

Portugal's Finance Ministry confirms computer error delayed IRS refunds. Electronic payments resume by April 27. Check your status and payment timeline here.

Bank of Portugal warns of unlicensed lender Fiducia Credito. Avoid upfront fees, verify lenders on BdP registry, report fraud immediately.

Geopolitical tensions threaten Europe's 6-week aviation fuel supply. Learn how it impacts Portugal, flight prices, and summer tourism bookings.

Via Verde raised tolling fees April 10, 2026. Mobility plans increased €3-€4.80/year while highway subscriptions rose minimally. Compare plans and save.

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt cocoa supply chains, driving prices to $3,365/ton. Portuguese chocolate makers face rising costs and margin pressure.

Portugal's Tupperware factory sale misses €10M target, leaving 200 Constância workers and €9.1M in unpaid wages in limbo. Buyers sought for 44-year plant.

OLAF's 2025 report flags €597M in EU fund misuse. Portuguese businesses face stricter oversight. Essential compliance steps to protect your EU funding.

Madeira boosts gas subsidy to €25 per canister for 90 days in 2026 amid energy crisis. Social tariff holders qualify automatically—just show ID and electricity bill at retailers.