Portugal Ventures Launches €250,000 Fund for Storm-Hit Startups
Leiria Recuperar program offers emergency funding to startups affected by Storm Kristin, with applications open until March 23.
The Portugal Brief
Parliament to Debate Major Rental Market Reforms
New legislative proposals aim to strengthen Portugal's rental market through rent controls and tax incentives for landlords.
Portugal's Export Markets Face Mixed Outlook in 2026
New analysis reveals how Portugal's top 10 trading partners will perform this year, with implications for the country's economic growth.
American Expats Plan March 28 Protest in Lisbon Against US Corruption
The American expat and immigrant community in Portugal is organizing a large-scale protest for Saturday, March 28, 2026, joining a global wave of demonstrations against what organizers describe as corruption and anti-democratic practices under the...
President Seguro Announces First 'Open Presidency' in Central Portugal
President António José Seguro has announced that his first "Open Presidency" initiative will take place in Portugal's Central Region, though the exact date and location remain to be confirmed this week. The announcement came during the second day of...
Fire at Sandra Ortega's Luxury Troia Resort Triggers Criminal Investigation
A fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday, 8 March at the luxury resort Na Praia, located between Troia and Comporta in the municipality of Grândola, partially damaging the hotel building and forcing developers to postpone the project's planned...
José Luís Carneiro Re-elected as Socialist Party Leader Ahead of Viseu Congress
José Luís Carneiro has been re-elected as secretary-general of the Partido Socialista (PS) in direct elections held across the country on 13 and 14 March, running as the sole candidate for a full term at the helm of Portugal's main opposition party....