Portugal’s workforce is undergoing a quiet but significant demographic shift. Immigrants working in the country are, on average, nine years younger than Portuguese born workers, a gap that is increasingly shaping the structure, productivity, and future sustainability of the labour market. This age difference is not just a statistical curiosity. It reflects deeper economic realities […]
Portugal will begin the new year under challenging weather conditions as Storm Francis moves across the country, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions. According to meteorological forecasts, the effects will be felt across mainland Portugal, with even more intense conditions expected in the Madeira archipelago. The storm, described as a depression system, […]
Airlines operating in Portugal will face higher air traffic control costs from the start of 2026 following a government decision to raise terminal fees for air navigation services. The increase applies to services provided NAV Portugal at airports and aerodromes across the country and represents a rise of just over five percent compared with current […]
A new proposal aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow in the Porto metropolitan region is set to be presented to the national government. The president of the Porto Metropolitan Area has announced plans to recommend a ban on heavy vehicles using the VCI ring road during peak hours, a move designed to complement […]
Official Decision Sets New Wage Level Portugal has officially confirmed an increase in the national minimum wage, which will rise 50 euros to 920 euros per month starting on January 1, 2026. The decision was formalized through a decree law published in the Official Gazette, giving legal effect to a measure that had already been […]
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 […]
