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Portugal Hit 2% NATO Defense Spending Target for the First Time in 2025, But Still Ranks Among the Alliance's Lowest Spenders

Portugal Hit 2% NATO Defense Spending Target for the First Time in 2025, But Still Ranks Among the Alliance's Lowest Spenders

Portugal crossed a decades-old threshold in 2025, spending more than 2% of GDP on defense for the first time since NATO established the target in 2014, according to the alliance's newly released annual report. The milestone came with a...

Portuguese Public Holidays in 2026: What Expats Need to Know About Service Closures and Long Weekends

Portuguese Public Holidays in 2026: What Expats Need to Know About Service Closures and Long Weekends

Portugal observes 13 national holidays in 2026, with six three-day weekends and five bridge opportunities. Here's what expats need to know about closures and long weekends.

RTP Workers Vote to Strike Over 7.50-Euro Salary Proposal That Falls Far Below Government Recommendation

RTP Workers Vote to Strike Over 7.50-Euro Salary Proposal That Falls Far Below Government Recommendation

Workers unanimously approved strike action after RTP management proposed a 7.50-euro monthly raise — far below the government's 56.58-euro recommendation for state enterprises.

European Commission Opens Three Infringement Procedures Against Portugal Over Unimplemented EU Directives

European Commission Opens Three Infringement Procedures Against Portugal Over Unimplemented EU Directives

Portugal faces formal EU action for failing to implement directives on financial transparency, banking stability, and digital evidence. The clock is now ticking.