Lisbon’s startup cafés are no strangers to bold claims about the future of finance, yet this week the loudest idea sounds surprisingly dull. Founders and early-stage builders are openly asking whether boring tokens might quietly run the future economy. In a scene once fueled hype cycles and viral launches, the shift toward calm, structured digital […]
Artists from across Portugal are mobilising in a series of concerts, exhibitions and fundraising initiatives to support communities affected the recent severe storms that caused widespread damage in several regions. Musicians, visual artists and performers are joining forces to raise funds for local associations working on recovery and reconstruction efforts. In Lisbon, the Damas venue […]
British citizens who hold dual nationality have been warned they could be denied boarding on flights and other transport services to the United Kingdom if they do not present a valid British passport. The measure, set to take effect on 25 February 2026, has raised concerns among expatriates and frequent travellers departing from countries such […]
Portugal’s Constitutional Affairs Committee has admitted a new petition calling for the dissolution of the political party Chega, adding it to ongoing proceedings linked to a separate initiative with similar objectives. The move ensures the latest petition will be considered alongside a previously accepted proposal that is already scheduled for parliamentary debate. The admissibility report, […]
Portugal has recorded its lowest ever position in the Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 48th worldwide in the 2025 edition of the annual assessment published Transparency International. The country received 56 points, confirming a downward trend that has intensified over the past four years and placing it behind several countries that previously ranked lower. The index, […]
José Carlos Rolo, former mayor of Albufeira and a long standing figure in Algarve local politics, has died at the age of 70 after being admitted to Faro Hospital, a source from the Social Democratic Party confirmed. Rolo stepped down from the leadership of Albufeira City Council following the most recent local elections, in which […]
Portugal’s immigration authority has begun summoning immigrants to attend new in person appointments to verify documentation as part of residence permit applications and renewals. The measure has been announced AIMA and applies to foreign nationals who have already submitted requests and are now required to confirm their information face to face. According to the agency, […]
Portugal has elected a new president in a decisive runoff vote that delivered a landslide victory to moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, while also confirming the growing influence of the country’s far right movement. The result marks a clear endorsement of centrist politics a majority of voters, even as populist forces continue to gain ground. […]
Portugal closed 2025 with a modest increase in exports of goods, while imports expanded at a significantly faster pace, according to new data released Instituto Nacional de Estatistica. The figures point to growing pressure on the country’s trade balance and underline the impact of energy products and refinery disruptions on external trade performance. Official data […]
Rede Expressos has announced a temporary nationwide fare reduction of up to 15 percent on journeys to several regions most affected Storm Kristin, as part of a broader effort to support mobility and relief operations. The measure applies to trips from anywhere in the country to destinations including Leiria, Marinha Grande, Pombal, Fátima, Castelo Branco, […]
