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Aerospace and Defence Cluster Exports 92 Per Cent of What It Produces as Sector Employs 20,000 Across 180 Entities

Portugal's aerospace, space, and defence industries exported 92 per cent of their combined output in 2024, generating a total business volume of EUR 2.1 billion and employing roughly 20,000 people across some 180 entities, according to the president...

Portugal's D7 and D8 Visas Explained: How to Move Here as a Retiree, Remote Worker, or Digital Nomad in 2026

If you want to live in Portugal but do not have a job offer from a Portuguese employer, two visa categories are likely to be your route in: the D7 (passive income visa) and the D8 (digital nomad visa) . Together, they cover retirees, pensioners,...

NIF Explained: How to Get Your Portuguese Tax Number as a Foreigner, Step by Step

If you are planning to do anything in Portugal — rent an apartment, open a bank account, sign a phone contract, buy property, start a business, or even receive a package from abroad — you will need a NIF. The Numero de Identificacao Fiscal, also...

Flight Searches to Portugal Surge 63 Per Cent as Middle East Conflict Turns the Country Into Europe s Safe-Haven Destination

Nearly 300,000 British Tourists Expected to Rebook From the Gulf to the Algarve and Silver Coast — Americans and Canadians Follow as Portugal Holds Level 1 Safety Ratings From Both the FCDO and US State Department International flight searches to...

Journalists' Union Accuses Coimbra Mayor of Grave Press Freedom Violation After Lusa Reporter Targeted

The Sindicato dos Jornalistas Has Demanded the Mayor Retract Accusations It Calls Unfounded and Defamatory — the Incident Raises Questions About the Relationship Between Local Political Power and the Press Portugal s journalists union has accused...

Healthcare in Portugal in 2026: SNS Registration, Private Insurance, Costs, and What Every Expat Needs to Know

A complete guide to healthcare in Portugal for expats — how to register with the SNS, co-payment costs, private insurance options, prescription subsidies, emergency care, and common mistakes to avoid.

TAP Air Portugal Launches Economy Prime — a New Long-Haul Cabin With Blocked Middle Seats From June 1

TAP Air Portugal launches Economy Prime on 1 June — 12 blocked-middle-seat spots per plane, priority airport services, and fares below competitor Premium Economy. Available on A330 and A321LR long-haul routes.