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Portugal Hits 2% NATO Defense Spending Target — But Ranks Among Bottom Five Alliance Members

Portugal Hits 2% NATO Defense Spending Target — But Ranks Among Bottom Five Alliance Members

Portugal achieved NATO's long-standing defense spending benchmark of 2% of GDP in 2025, up from 1.55% the previous year—a 31.67% annual increase that brought national defense expenditure to just over €6 billion, according to NATO's latest annual...

Understanding Your Energy Bill in Portugal: A Practical Guide to Tariffs, Markets, and How to Switch Providers in 2026

Understanding Your Energy Bill in Portugal: A Practical Guide to Tariffs, Markets, and How to Switch Providers in 2026

Your Portuguese energy bill is divided into several components, some of which you control (by choosing a supplier) and some of which you don't (regulated network charges and taxes). Understanding the difference can help you save money—and avoid...

Portugal Issued 23,000 Deportation Orders in 2025 — A 5,000% Surge That Signals a New Immigration Enforcement Era

Portugal Issued 23,000 Deportation Orders in 2025 — A 5,000% Surge That Signals a New Immigration Enforcement Era

Portugal issued 23,134 administrative orders for foreign nationals to leave the country voluntarily in 2025, representing a staggering 5,200% increase from the 444 such notices issued in 2024, according to the latest Annual Internal Security Report...