Internet, Mobile, and Telecom in Portugal: 2026 Guide for Expats
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Mac Threat Detections in Portugal Rose 65% in Six Months, Nearly Twice the Global Pace
Detections of threats aimed at macOS rose 65% in Portugal in the first half of 2026, nearly double the global rate, according to security firm ESET. A credential-stealing trojan led the pack, phishing accounted for 40% of blocked threats, and only 4.3% of Portuguese small firms apply the full set of
The Seguro Social Voluntário (Voluntary Social Insurance) in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to Who Can Join, the IAS Contribution Brackets, the 26.9% Rate, Form RV 1007 and the Pension It Actually Builds
If you live in Portugal but no job or self-employment is paying into social security for you, the Seguro Social Voluntário lets you contribute on your own. Our 2026 guide covers who can join, the IAS brackets, the 26.9% rate, enrolling with form RV 1007, and the pension it builds.
Azambuja Rejects National-Interest Status for a €2 Billion Data Center, Citing Irreversible Impacts
The council of Azambuja has delivered an unfavourable opinion on national-interest status for a €2 billion data centre planned by the French developer Neoen in Alcoentre, warning of 'irreversible impacts' and the lack of any environmental study. The site would demand heavy water, power and land for