Public sector general strike in Portugal

Leaders of the Common Front of Public Administration Unions (Frente Comum) and the National Federation of Teachers (FENPROF) have welcomed the large turnout for last Friday’s public sector general strike in Portugal. Outside the António Arroio...

On Labour’s CGT, The Government’s Mean Spirit, And Timor-Leste’s Future

Article – Gordon Campbell Labours CGT would levy a 28% tax on sales of commercial properties and investment housing, and the $850 million it is expected to raise will be used to fund three free doctors visits per year, for everyone. Finally,...

Gordon Campbell On Labour’s CGT, The Government’s Mean Spirit, And Timor-Leste’s Future

Finally, Labour has released its capital gains tax policy. Labour’s CGT would levy a 28% tax on sales of commercial properties and investment housing, and the $850 million it is expected to raise will be used to fund three free doctors visits per...

Airbus to pitch Eurofighter as replacement for Portugal’s F-16 fleet

The defence wing of European airframer Airbus is working on a bid to replace Portugal’s ageing Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs with Eurofighter Typhoons. Airbus Defence and Space on 27 October said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the...

How Portugal’s Algarve Region Became An American Investment Hot Spot

Still under construction, the Palmares Resort features dozens of private residences, 27-hole Robert Trent, Junior designed golf course, Michelin-starred restaurant and clubhouse. Palmares Resort Southern Portugal’s Algarve region has been a hot...

Government investing in defence

"I want to publicly announce that this week I submitted a resolution to the Council of Ministers that will allow the Army, as the Army wished, to move forward with the modernisation process of the Pandur vehicles," he stated. Nuno Melo was...

Juan Roig, presidente ejecutivo de Mercadona reivindica “el orgullo de ser empresario” y anima al sector a poner en valor su contribución a la sociedad

• Roig ha reafirmado la filosofía de Mercadona centrada en “El Jefe” y ha subrayado la importancia para su empresa de la calidad, la motivación de los trabajadores y los proyectos estratégicos de expansión en Portugal, así como el desarrollo del...

Portland Thorn's Moultrie has 2 goals in 3-1 USWNT victory over Portugal

Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and Sam Coffey one to have the U.S. women’s national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory on Sunday. EAST HARTFORD, Conn.(AP) — Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the U.S. women's national team...

Portugal Rises as the Atlantic’s New Digital and Energy Hub

This week, as Lisbon hosts Atlantic Convergence 2025, global leaders in digital infrastructure are gathering to discuss how artificial intelligence, connectivity, and clean energy are reshaping the global economy. Few places better represent that...

Portugal’s minimum wage to rise to 920 euros, still amongst lowest in Western Europe

The Minister for Labour announced on Friday that the Government will honour their prior agreement, signalling that Portugal’s national minimum wage is set to rise by €50 in January, from the current €870 to €920. “Last year, an agreement on wage...

Weekend sport: Gibraltar return from competing in international events in Portugal & Andorra

Portugal’s Golden Visa reform sparks legal and constitutional debate over citizenship rules

There has been much debate and discussion over the Portuguese government’s move on October 24, which supported extending the path to citizenship from five to 10 years for many applicants. The Golden Visa residency-by-investment programme remains...

Olivia has 2 goals in 3-1 USWNT victory over Portugal

Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the US Women’s national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory after honoring former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the first game of the...

Chega will call for the plenary of the Assembly of the Republic to consider amendments to the Nationality Law

In statements to journalists in parliament, the leader of Chega announced that the party will propose to the plenary a measure to automatically strip Portuguese nationality from those convicted of serious crimes, ensuring that they do not become...

'Sherlock' star tapped for Agatha Christie-inspired Portugese drama

English actor Amanda Abbington has been cast in the Portuguese mystery drama 'Jones'. The 'Sherlock' star joins the show, inspired by Agatha Christie, and directed by Bruno Gascon. The whodunit is currently filmed across Portugal’s Sintra and Vila...

Rui Costa wins Benfica presidential election with record turnout but second vote needed

Against all forecasts, sitting Benfica president Rui Costa won the initial election for the next president of Portugal’s biggest football club by a handsome margin. However, the former Portugal international failed to obtain an absolute majority...

Olivia Moultrie Scores 2 Goals in 3-1 USWNT Victory Over Portugal

Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the U.S. women's national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory on Sunday after honoring former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the first...

Leading Portuguese presidential candidate slams Chega party - Ventura has “entered a spiral of racism reminiscent of Hitler”

Presidential candidate Henrique Gouveia e Melo has today accused André Ventura of having entered “a whirlwind of xenophobia and racism” reminiscent of the Hitler regime, which “used the Jews as scapegoats.” “André Ventura has entered a spiral of...

Portugal Cancels All Work-Seeking Visa Appointments

Portugal has abruptly canceled all work-seeking visa appointments following the enforcement of Law No. 61/2025, which took effect on October 23, 2025. The law fundamentally changes how Portugal manages immigration, replacing the former job seeker...

Mercan Properties Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainable Hospitality in Portugal

With plans to surpass 30 hotels in operation across the country by 2030, the Group is investing in new projects in Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, and Madeira — each designed to align with the best environmental practices and promote authentic tourism...