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Portugal Launches €2.5B Storm Recovery Plan Ahead of New Flood Threat

Learn how Portugal’s 2024 storm-relief plan fast-tracks emergency funds, reroutes key roads and offers housing stipends and business grants across the country.

Expect 9–15 Feb heavy rain in North & Centre Portugal. Prepare for flood risks, travel slowdowns & flight diversions—stay alert via the Proteção Civil app.

Portugal's 2026 State Budget boosts public-sector pay, lifts the university tuition cap and may nudge rents up. See who benefits and key approval dates.

As Portugal’s 8 February presidential run-off nears, discover how Ventura and Seguro’s plans on immigration, pensions and veto powers could shape residents’ lives.

Portugal’s €2.5 B rescue plan for Leiria offers homeowners up to €10 K grants, state-backed loans for SMEs, and a new claims portal opening next week.

Portugal inflation falls to 1.9% in January, easing grocery, energy and mortgage costs. Discover how residents in Portugal can trim monthly bills and loan payments now.

Learn how Pope Leo XIV’s May 2027 visit to Fátima, Portugal could spark a pilgrim boom, drive up rentals and channel Vatican aid to Storm Kristin victims.

Isolated seniors in Portugal add €70–85 million to SNS costs through extra GP and ER visits. Explore community programs and policy fixes reversing the trend.

Storm Leonardo spawns 250+ emergencies in Portugal, halting trains and damaging homes. Stay updated on road closures and fast-track insurance claims.

Explore Portugal’s February book lineup: Manuel Alegre’s new poetry, rare limited editions and translated award-winning novels hitting stores. Pre-order now.

Northern Portugal risks €300M in lost output and 3,300 jobs if Trump-era US tariffs return in 2026. See how affected industries, workers and residents can prepare now.

Portugal’s PSI stock index has surged to a 16-year peak, lifting pension values but raising entry costs. Learn how residents and expat investors can time buys and cut capital-gains tax.

Storm damage leaves Meo landline, mobile and fibre offline across five central Portugal councils. Get 10GB free data, automatic credits and use Wi-Fi calling.

Portugal’s PM Office files disinformation complaint over a satirical Trump-Azores meme. Social platforms may add satire labels and face heavy fines.

Portugal’s Indico invests $7M in Amsterdam platform Dealroom, giving local startups 40%-discounted AI data, quicker fundraising and 20+ new tech jobs in Lisbon.

Portugal rolls out €2.5 billion Storm Kristin fund: grants, tax breaks, toll waivers and 12-month loan holidays. Power & telecom services due back by 10 Feb.

Portugal's 2026 State Budget boosts public-sector pay, lifts the university tuition cap and may nudge rents up. See who benefits and key approval dates.

Portugal inflation falls to 1.9% in January, easing grocery, energy and mortgage costs. Discover how residents in Portugal can trim monthly bills and loan payments now.

Northern Portugal risks €300M in lost output and 3,300 jobs if Trump-era US tariffs return in 2026. See how affected industries, workers and residents can prepare now.

Learn how Pope Leo XIV’s May 2027 visit to Fátima, Portugal could spark a pilgrim boom, drive up rentals and channel Vatican aid to Storm Kristin victims.

Portugal’s Indico invests $7M in Amsterdam platform Dealroom, giving local startups 40%-discounted AI data, quicker fundraising and 20+ new tech jobs in Lisbon.

Isolated seniors in Portugal add €70–85 million to SNS costs through extra GP and ER visits. Explore community programs and policy fixes reversing the trend.

Portugal unveils a €2.4 billion aid package with €200 cash payouts, mortgage-interest relief and cheaper energy bills—yet renters and freelancers are excluded. See if you qualify.
