Lisbon’s night shift traders have developed a new inside joke. Between midnight chart checks and espresso refills, they are now betting that the next big thing in crypto will be something quietly regulated and mildly profitable. It does not sound glamorous, and that is exactly the point. After years of dramatic cycles, the idea of […]
Across Europe, young buyers are turning to unconventional housing models as soaring property prices continue to outpace income growth, highlighting the growing strain in the continent’s housing market. In Spain, a startup is selling individual bedrooms in shared apartments, pairing buyers with strangers through compatibility tests. In Britain, property developers are promoting joint purchase schemes […]
Portugal’s export-driven economy is once again watching Washington. The latest signals from the United States about broader import tariffs have unsettled European markets, and Lisbon is no exception. While the measures are not yet fully defined, the direction of travel is clear enough to prompt concern among exporters, policymakers, and investors. The key question is […]
Spain’s plan to grant legal status to at least half a million undocumented migrants has triggered mounting pressure on immigration services and growing anxiety among applicants weeks before the regularisation window officially opens. The Spanish government announced that the initiative is expected to run from early April through June 2026. However, officials have released limited […]
France has appointed Christophe Leribault, current director of the Palace of Versailles, as the new head of the Louvre Museum following a high profile jewellery heist and mounting operational challenges at the world’s most visited museum. The announcement was confirmed the French government on Wednesday, with President Emmanuel Macron selecting Leribault to succeed Laurence des […]
Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced during an official visit to Poland, signalling a renewed debate over the country’s future relationship with the bloc. Speaking alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Frostadottir confirmed that voters would be […]
Barcelona has approved a significant increase in its tourism tax, raising overnight visitor charges to some of the highest levels in Europe as authorities seek to address mounting housing pressures and manage record tourist numbers. Under legislation passed Catalonia’s regional parliament, the maximum tax for guests staying in holiday rental properties will double from 6.25 […]
Portugal is in contention to host the headquarters of the new European Union Customs Authority, with Porto shortlisted among nine candidate cities across the bloc. A final decision is expected on 25 March, when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament will jointly determine the location of the agency’s permanent base. The […]
The European Union has postponed the full introduction of its biometric Entry Exit System until September 2026, following concerns that the new border control technology could significantly increase waiting times at major airports. The Entry Exit System, commonly referred to as EES, is designed to modernise border management across the Schengen Area. The system will […]
Britain’s Reform UK party has unveiled plans to establish a new deportation agency modeled on the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as part of what it describes as a radical strategy to reduce illegal migration if it comes to power. The proposal was announced at the southern English port of Dover, a key arrival […]
