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Economist Roubini defends Portugal's digital nomad strategy, advocating taxation over restrictions as housing costs surge. Key tax changes, D8 visa rules, and Spain/Italy comparison.
Portugal's May tourism hits 3.3M visitors (+4%), but regional shifts matter: Alentejo surges 10%, UK drops. What this means for your property and local economy.
Azores doctor who filmed dead baby found in waste facility on social media faces investigations by Medical Council and police. What happened and why.
Global aviation traffic declined 2.2% in May. Fuel costs up 40.5%. Expect higher flight prices for another year. Portugal's routes remain stable—for now.
