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Property tax reduction to cover short term contracts

The tax benefit covers all moderate rents, regardless of the contract term, according to the Government. In News, Business, Portugal, Property - 11 Dec 2025, 20:02

Rain and snow heading to Portugal

In News, Portugal - 11 Dec 2025, 19:02

Portugal has 20,000 immigrant returns to process

In News, Portugal, Europe - 11 Dec 2025, 18:05

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No rise in Lisbon property taxes

Lisbon City Council has approved, by majority vote, the maintenance of municipal taxes for 2026, namely the full refund of 5% of... In News, Portugal, Property, Lisbon - 11 Dec 2025, 14:02

First phase of Metrobus opening

The operation of the Mondego Mobility System (SMM) between Coimbra and Serpins (Lousã),... In News, Portugal, Central - 11 Dec 2025, 13:05

Mandatory mask use brought back for Portugal hospital

In News, Portugal, Central - 11 Dec 2025, 12:02

General strike in Portugal bringing widespread disruption

In News, Portugal - 11 Dec 2025, 10:07


214,000 counterfeit clothing items seized

In News, Portugal, Crime - 11 Dec 2025, 10:02



The Portugal News logo Exclusives

Our Name: The Pilgrim’s Journey

In the heart of Braga, where ancient pilgrim paths converge on the way to Santiago de Compostela, Pilgrim International Church... In Places of Worship - 11 Dec 2025, 12:31

Church of the Week: Pilgrim International Church - Braga

Pilgrim International Church is a community that welcomes people from diverse cultural... In Places of Worship

It is official! Portugal Joins Europe's Energy Highways!

There are decisions that change maps. And there are decisions that change the future of a... In Portugal

Portugal Gains Weight on the Global Data Center Map

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The most unique facade of Lisbon

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Politics

Henrique Gouveia e Melo formalises Presidential candidacy

Henrique Gouveia e Melo has formalised his presidential candidacy today at the Constitutional Court, submitting "more than 10,000... In News, Portugal, Politics - 10 Dec 2025, 16:56

PM calls for minimum wage of €1,600

Prime Minister and president of the PSD, Luís Montenegro, has raised the salary targets... In News, Business, Portugal, Politics - 09 Dec 2025, 16:02




Editor's Choice

Crime

54% of Portuguese SMEs victims of cyberattacks

Despite considering themselves better prepared to face digital threats today, a Hiscox study shows that more than half of... In News, Business, Portugal, Crime - 08 Dec 2025, 12:05

Plans to strengthen EU Drugs Agency in Lisbon

The European Commission wants to strengthen the capabilities of the European Union Drugs... In News, Portugal, Crime, Europe, Lisbon - 07 Dec 2025, 17:05


New digital platform to speed up compensation

In News, Portugal, Crime - 22 Nov 2025, 17:02



Opinion

A Meditation on the Art of Doing Nothing

Entering one´s 93rd year is no great cause for celebration.   It is just two years since day one of my tenth decade and... In Opinion - 11 Dec 2025, 08:01

Portuguese cinema of the 20th century – a synopsis

by Roberto Cavaleiro In Opinion - 01 Dec 2025, 08:01

Speaking Portuguese could help you live longer

In Opinion - 29 Nov 2025, 20:01

High Speed rail – not fast enough

In Opinion - 23 Nov 2025, 09:01

The Science of Better Living Has a Home in Portugal

In Opinion - 20 Nov 2025, 12:58


Portuguese Poetry of the 20th century – a Synopsis

In Opinion - 20 Nov 2025, 08:01


A Bad Edit

In Opinion - 13 Nov 2025, 13:01


Why is that?

In Opinion - 12 Nov 2025, 13:28

Education

Dukes Education Launches Extraordinary Together Podcast

Extraordinary Together, the new podcast series from Dukes Education, co-hosted by Dr Ricardo Tavares and Libby Nicholas has... In Education - 10 Dec 2025, 16:53

Higher education for everyone

More Portuguese language lessons needed

Less than a quarter of the 70,000 foreign students in Portugal who do not speak Portuguese... In News, Portugal, Education - 09 Dec 2025, 13:05

University professors and researchers joining general strike

In News, Portugal, Education - 05 Dec 2025, 11:06



Future-proof learning, global mindset, strong community at Nobel Algarve Lagoa

In Education - 21 Nov 2025, 09:01


Transforming Academic Innovation into Advanced Anti-Drone Technology

In Business, Education - 21 Nov 2025, 08:01

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Environment

€150 million for Portuguese waterways

The Government plans to rehabilitate 3,400 kilometres of waterways by 2030, representing an investment of 150 million euros, said... In News, Portugal, Environment - 10 Dec 2025, 11:05

Algarve coastal protection project

The coastal protection project between Praia da Rocha and Praia do Vau, in Portimão, is... In News, Portugal, Environment, Algarve - 09 Dec 2025, 17:02




COVID-19

Over 1 million vaccinated against Covid-19

More than one million people have already been vaccinated against Covid-19 since the start of the seasonal campaign in September,... In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 12 Nov 2025, 17:02

The most common reasons behind vaccine resistance are beliefs in lack of efficacy, fear of side effects and the need for more information.

Covid-19 vaccination surpasses half a million

The number of people vaccinated against Covid-19 surpassed half a million during the first... In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 16 Oct 2025, 08:06



Covid-19: Group aged 30 to 39 contributed most to initial transmission

In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 04 Feb 2025, 11:02


Free flu and Covid-19 vaccination extended

In News - 16 Dec 2024, 11:29

Other News Articles

Change in passport validity in 2026

In 2026, the validity of the Portuguese passport will change. In News, Portugal - 10 Dec 2025, 20:02

3 new bridges to connect Spain and Portugal

Three new international bridges between Portugal and Spain will move forward following... In News, Portugal - 10 Dec 2025, 19:05

Continente supermarkets expected to “open as usual”

The leader of Sonae MC believes that Continente will have “stores open” and “normal... In News, Business, Portugal - 10 Dec 2025, 18:35

Positive festive season predicted for Portugal

Portuguese hotels estimate occupancy rates between 65% and 95% for Christmas and New... In News, Business, Portugal, Tourism - 10 Dec 2025, 18:02

Portugal Sunday power cuts

E-Redes has scheduled maintenance work on the network for Sunday, December 14, and several... In News, Business, Portugal, Algarve, Lisbon - 10 Dec 2025, 17:02

Rail disruptions due to strike

CP (Portuguese Railways) has warned of possible disruptions, starting today, due to the... In News, Portugal - 10 Dec 2025, 16:38

Lisbon Metro announces service shutdown and station closures

In News, Portugal, Lisbon - 10 Dec 2025, 16:33

25 vacant state properties to be transferred to councils

In News, Portugal, Property - 10 Dec 2025, 15:38

Ricky Gervais makes donation to elephants’ sanctuary

In News - 10 Dec 2025, 13:38