Waiting times at Lisbon Airport have eased significantly in recent days following the suspension of the new entry and exit control system in the Schengen Area and the reinforcement of operational resources, according to the country’s airline industry body. The improvement was confirmed the Associação das Companhias Aéreas and reported ECO, after months of intense […]
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro met on January 3 to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Venezuela, stressing that their shared priority is the country’s future and the restoration of full democracy. Their comments followed the dramatic removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was deposed after intervention military […]
Portugal has formally acknowledged Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela, aligning itself with calls for a political solution that restores democracy and long term stability in the crisis hit country. The position was outlined Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who said Lisbon supports a transition that reflects the will of the Venezuelan […]
A steady rise in government income The Portuguese State recorded a notable increase in tax revenue during the first eleven months of the year, reflecting stronger economic activity and improved collection efficiency. According to the latest budget execution summary, total tax income reached fifty seven billion two hundred fifty seven point one million euros between […]
Authorities in Portugal have issued a yellow weather warning for several districts on the mainland as heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions affect large parts of the country. The alert comes as unsettled weather moves in from the Atlantic, raising concerns about flooding, travel disruption and hazardous coastal conditions. The warning was issued […]
Portugal’s prime minister has marked the 40th anniversary of the country’s accession to the European Union describing membership as a decisive strategic choice that transformed the nation’s political, economic and social trajectory. Speaking on January 1, Luís Montenegro said joining the European project helped consolidate democracy and accelerate Portugal’s modernisation after decades of isolation and […]
Portugal’s president has expressed his country’s solidarity with Switzerland following a deadly fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort that is believed to have claimed dozens of lives. The message comes as Switzerland continues to mourn one of the most serious fire tragedies in recent years, with investigations still underway into how the […]
Portugal’s prime minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party has pledged a period of political stability and deep reform, saying the country needs the same determination and discipline that have defined the career of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking about the government’s priorities for the coming years, Luís Montenegro ruled out early legislative elections […]
Introduction Portugal is once again at the center of Europe’s crypto conversation. The government has announced a “Crypto Amnesty” set to launch in 2026, giving investors a one-year window to declare previously unreported digital assets without facing penalties for past gains. Officials present the plan as a pragmatic step to integrate cryptocurrencies into the formal […]
Introduction The eurozone has entered an uneasy calm. Inflation across the bloc has stabilized at 2.1 percent, the closest it has come to the European Central Bank’s target in nearly three years. Yet the apparent victory hides a growing weakness. Economic growth has nearly stalled, industrial output is shrinking, and household spending is losing momentum. […]
