IMI Valuation Adjustment Confirmed for 2026 Property owners in Portugal are set to see a reduction in the fiscal value used to calculate IMI municipal property tax in 2026. The price per square meter for tax assessment purposes will fall to 570 euros, marking the first downward adjustment after three consecutive years in which this […]
Fraud Spreads Through a Popular Messaging Platform Portuguese police have issued a renewed warning about a scam circulating on WhatsApp, highlighting the growing misuse of one of the country’s most widely used messaging applications. The alert comes amid an increase in reports from citizens who have received suspicious messages designed to deceive users into sharing […]
Investment Targets a Key Local Landmark The pedestrian bridge in Alcácer do Sal is set to undergo renovation works as part of a public investment valued at around six hundred thousand euros. The project focuses on preserving one of the town’s most recognizable structures while improving safety and comfort for residents and visitors who rely […]
Retirement Age Increase Officially Confirmed Portugal’s retirement age will rise again in 2027, reaching 66 years and 11 months, following the publication of a government decree in the Official Gazette. The decision confirms earlier calculations based on life expectancy data and formally embeds the change into the country’s social security framework. The adjustment reflects the […]
Portugal’s Covid-19 vaccination effort has been described as extremely positive five years after the country launched its first immunisation campaign, with health authorities pointing to high coverage, strong public adherence and a decisive impact on reducing severe disease and deaths. According to data released the Directorate-General of Health, more than 32 million Covid-19 vaccine doses […]
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made it clear that reputation alone does not guarantee selection in the national squad, even when the player in question is Cristiano Ronaldo. In a wide ranging interview, Martínez rejected the idea of special treatment, insisting that Ronaldo’s continued presence in the team is based purely on merit, professionalism, […]
Portugal has unveiled a new visual identity for its national football team as preparations begin for the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation has presented the redesigned main jersey, developed in partnership with Puma, marking the start of a new cycle for the national side. The kit blends tradition with modern design, aiming to […]
Portugal is facing a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold weather system moves across the country, prompting official warnings in several regions. The sudden change has led authorities to urge caution, particularly during overnight and early morning hours when conditions are expected to be most severe. While winter cold is not unusual, the scale […]
Portugal has taken another step toward improving housing accessibility increasing interest rate discounts on subsidised home purchase loans for people with disabilities. The State has approved a rise of zero point zero six percentage points in the discount applied to these loans, reinforcing a policy designed to ease financial pressure on one of the country’s […]
Portuguese property developers have issued a warning about growing risks in the national housing market, even as they welcome new initiatives coming from Brussels. While the European Union’s plans to address the housing crisis have been broadly praised, industry leaders say Portugal could miss a rare opportunity unless deep structural reforms are implemented quickly and […]
