Portugal cuts IVA to 6% on new builds and IRS to 10% on rental income through 2029. Guide for foreign residents, tenants, and investors in Portugal's housing market.
Economy · National NewsIran tensions push Brent to $108. Portugal fuel costs rising €0.08-€0.12/liter. Strategic reserves stable but expect higher prices.
National News · PoliticsOrion26 military drill brings 1,300 NATO troops to Constância. Learn about dates, local impact, and road closures for May 18-29.
Culture · National NewsMozambican writer Mia Couto receives Doctor Honoris Causa from Hungary's Eötvös Loránd University. What this means for Lusophone literature and Portugal's cultural scene.
Sports · National NewsBenfica wins unprecedented third straight women's basketball championship, matching Portugal's all-time record with 5 national titles. The historic tricampeonato marks a new era for the sport.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how 500 Portuguese footballers abroad are generating €636M in revenue and reshaping the Seleção for 2026 World Cup success.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's labor reform extends contracts to 5 years, removes job reinstatement rights. Critical changes ahead for workers and residents—what you need to know.
Sports · EconomySporting CP plans dramatic summer overhaul with 10 potential exits including Inácio, Diomande, and Hjulmand. Ba deal at €20M. Major changes ahead for Alvalade.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal debates TVDE reforms: minimum fares may raise short trips 20-40%. Understand proposed regulatory changes affecting ride-hailing costs and driver conditions.
Environment · TourismRare May snowfall on Pico Mountain reveals shifting weather patterns in Portugal's Azores. Learn what this means for hikers, tourism operators, and residents.
Digital Lifestyle · CultureBerlin and the Lady with an Ermine arrives May 15 on Netflix. Explore what's new in the La Casa de Papel spin-off and whether it's worth your time.
SportsAS Roma's €9M bid edges out Benfica for Vitória SC's Noah Saviolo. Portuguese club faces setback as Mourinho's Madrid move creates transfer chaos.
Culture · National NewsBandidos do Cante failed to qualify from Eurovision 2026's first semi-final in Vienna. Analysis of voting results, betting odds, and what's next for Portugal.
Visa, residency, healthcare, transport & the practical questions for residents.
New Portugal Return Law extends detention to 18 months and introduces bail options. Learn how the stricter deportation rules affect migrants, asylum seekers, and residents.
Ryanair left the Azores in March 2026. Discover how airfares changed, which new carriers serve the islands, and what this shift means for residents and visitors.
President Seguro's cross-party healthcare pact aims to transform Portugal's SNS through consensus. Learn what the negotiations mean for your access to doctors and treatments.
MV Hondius docks in Tenerife with 11 hantavirus cases, 3 deaths. Final evacuations underway. What the Canary Islands outbreak means for travelers.
