Over 2,000 firefighters battle three major blazes as country swelters
Wind complicates fires in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor More than 2,000 firefighters are currently fighting the country’s most complicated fires in three different areas: Arouca (Aveiro district), Ponte
Portugal will continue to create preferential conditions for Angolans – PM
Luís Montenegro appears to make concessions during visit of Angola’s president In spite of all the tweaks the government has approved to laws on the entry of foreigners into Portugal,
Algarve faced with ‘maximum fire risk’ as high temperatures persist into August
North and centre of country in similar situation Almost all municipalities in the northern and central interior and seven municipalities in the Algarve are currently at maximum risk of rural
Proposals to update labour laws include ability to sack ‘sick note cheats’
Government’s “profound reforms” to be discussed with social partners It is not just in the field of immigration that Portugal’s social democrat government seeks to ring the changes. Labour legislation
Closure of Portugal’s last wool-washing plant threatens entire industry
Producers raise petition in hope plant can be reopened The closure of the country’s last wool washing plant in Guarda threatens the entire wool industry, warns the Association of Agricultural
Portugal has “important conversation” with US over trade, tech and defence
US secretary Marco Rubio talks with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel have had an “important conversation” on ways to
Bordalo II makes eco statement in Vilamoura
The Portuguese urban artist has installed the Sketchy Crab, an artwork made from discarded bicycle parts, to promote sustainable travel and recycling practices. Portuguese artist Bordalo II is unveiling his latest project, a sculpture
Portugal top international retirement destination
2025 Global Retirement Report released Global Citizen Solutions, a leading advisory firm specializing in investment migration, has released findings from its comprehensive 2025 Global Retirement Report (GRR), which ranks 44 countries
New income tax tables: “almost everybody gains in August and September”
From October, only salaries and pensions below €870 to be exempt from tax Portugal’s new AD government has put its money where its mouth is with regard to income tax
Business owners see hiked defence spending as opportunity
45% of business owners say 5% hike is not excessive – survey A significant percentage of business owners in Portugal believe that a 5% defence spending hike is not excessive.