Authorities are preparing a series of road safety measures following a sharp rise in fatalities during the Easter period, as officials respond to growing concerns over traffic related deaths. The ministry has acknowledged the severity of the recent toll, describing it as a wake up call for stronger enforcement and preventive strategies aimed at reducing […]
Police presence has been reinforced outside immigration offices in Lisbon after tensions escalated during a gathering of migrants near facilities operated AIMA. Authorities moved to increase security following reports of unrest, as crowds gathered to express frustration over delays and administrative challenges related to residency and documentation processes. The situation developed as migrants waited outside […]
SATA Air Açores and TAP Air Portugal have made it clear that they will not offer compensation following the departure of Ryanair from certain routes, as changes in airline operations continue to reshape travel options in Portugal. The decision comes after Ryanair’s exit created concerns among passengers about reduced availability and potential fare increases on […]
The Dubai Land Department has announced the next phase of its real estate tokenisation project, introducing the resale of tokenised property shares from February 20. The move transitions the initiative from a testing environment into a controlled secondary market, allowing approved investors to trade fractional property interests under regulatory supervision. Real estate tokenisation involves dividing […]
Portugal has introduced a new digital process allowing eligible UK citizens and their family members to apply for permanent residency following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. The Immigration and Asylum Agency, AIMA, announced that applicants covered the Withdrawal Agreement can now schedule appointments through a dedicated online form. The initiative is aimed […]
Portugal is preparing to introduce significant changes to its driver licence framework, aiming to modernize how new motorists gain practical experience on the road. The new rules are expected to be approved the Council of Ministers and will apply to candidates aged 18 and over seeking a category B licence for passenger vehicles. Under the […]
Portugal secured a place in the main round of the 2026 European Handball Championship after a striking victory over hosts Denmark, one of the tournament favourites and a four time world champion. The decisive group match saw Portugal prevail 31–29, completing a strong opening phase that included earlier wins and draws against Romania and North […]
Portugal’s engagement with Saudi Arabia is moving beyond exploratory dialogue and into a phase defined continuity, trust, and strategic depth, according to senior figures involved in bilateral business relations. Recent visits Saudi delegations to Portugal have grown in size and sectoral diversity, signalling that earlier groundwork is now translating into concrete objectives. Business leaders describe […]
Lisbon’s main airport has imposed an estimated €12 billion cost on the city and its residents since 2015, largely driven health and environmental impacts linked to aircraft noise, according to warnings presented in parliament. The assessment was delivered during a hearing at the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Energy, where environmental group Zero argued that […]
US President Donald Trump has declared that inflation has been defeated, using his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos to portray the American economy as booming and resilient. Addressing global political and business leaders, Trump described the United States as the world’s leading economic engine, citing strong growth, rising productivity, and improved incomes […]
