Nearly one in three babies born in Portugal now has a foreign born mother, highlighting the growing role of immigration in shaping the country’s demographic future. New official figures show that 30 percent of all newborns were born to women of foreign nationality, underlining how migration is increasingly offsetting long standing population decline. In total, […]
Seven new bus lines have begun operating under the Unir public transport network, reinforcing intercity connections across the Porto Alegre Metropolitan Region and improving daily mobility for thousands of commuters. The expansion is part of a broader effort to modernise and integrate public transport in the metropolitan area surrounding Porto Alegre, the capital of the […]
Portugal has surpassed its seasonal flu vaccination target, with more than 2.5 million people now immunised nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the country’s public health campaign. The latest figures show that an additional 13,903 doses were administered in the past week alone, reinforcing steady momentum as winter conditions place added pressure on health services. […]
Portugal’s rich culinary heritage is facing growing pressure as restaurants serving traditional Portuguese food continue to close at an increasing pace across the country, raising concerns about the long term survival of local gastronomy and small family run eateries. According to reporting Executive Digest, the number of closures involving restaurants focused on traditional cuisine has […]
Portugal’s parliament has approved a resolution supporting the progressive increase of workers’ income, signalling renewed political momentum behind wage growth and social dialogue as the country balances economic stability with rising cost of living pressures. The decision was taken the Assembly of the Republic, which endorsed a draft resolution proposed the Social Democratic Party (PSD). […]
Sicasal, a meat processing company based in the municipality of Mafra, has been formally declared insolvent a Portuguese court, marking another setback for the country’s food manufacturing sector amid rising financial pressure and tighter credit conditions. The insolvency was declared at the request of Banco Comercial Português, according to a notice published the Lisbon West […]
Updated IRS tables set to affect salaries and pensions Portugal has published new personal income tax withholding tables that will apply to salaries and pensions in 2026, marking an important update for workers, retirees, and employers across the country. The revised tables are now available on the Finance Portal and outline how much income tax […]
Confidence grows across the Portuguese wine industry Portugal’s wine sector is entering a period of renewed confidence, with industry leaders expressing optimism about growth in exports and global recognition. The Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho has said it expects Portuguese wine exports to reach the symbolic €1 billion mark during 2026, a target that […]
A new group of medical interns has begun service in Portugal’s Azores, reinforcing healthcare capacity across the Atlantic archipelago as the region seeks to strengthen both training and patient care. A total of 71 medical interns are starting their general and specialist training this month, a move welcomed regional authorities as a boost to the […]
Reservoirs close the year in a stronger position Portugal ended December with water reserves in its main river basins above the historical average, offering a positive signal for water management as the country enters a new year. The higher storage levels reflect recent rainfall patterns and improved inflows, easing concerns after periods of prolonged drought […]
