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Afternoon Update -- Thursday, 5 March 2026

Afternoon Update -- Thursday, 5 March 2026

Your afternoon roundup of news from Portugal. Parliament forces government's hand on storm pay The Assembleia da Republica approved a cross-party measure on Wednesday requiring that workers placed on lay-off following storm Kristin receive 100% of...

Portugal's Banks Deny Cartel at Parliamentary Hearing as Mortgage Holders Watch Closely

Portugal's Banks Deny Cartel at Parliamentary Hearing as Mortgage Holders Watch Closely

The chief executives of four banks operating in Portugal -- BCP, Santander, BBVA and Abanca -- appeared before Parliament on Wednesday to push back against allegations that they coordinated pricing behaviour in a way that harmed customers. The...

Nurses Set 20 March Strike as Career Dispute with Ministry of Health Reaches Breaking Point

Nurses Set 20 March Strike as Career Dispute with Ministry of Health Reaches Breaking Point

Portugal's nurses have a strike date. The Portuguese Nurses Union (SEP) announced on Wednesday that it will call its members out on 20 March, covering both morning and afternoon shifts across the country's public hospitals and health centres. The...

Parliament Overrules Government on Storm Kristin Lay-off Pay, Forcing Full Salary Protection

Parliament Overrules Government on Storm Kristin Lay-off Pay, Forcing Full Salary Protection

A clash between Parliament and the government over worker pay has produced a rare reversal, with lawmakers voting to ensure that employees placed on lay-off following storm Kristin will receive their full salary rather than the reduced amount the...

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Complete Guide to Requirements, Costs & Process

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Complete Guide to Requirements, Costs & Process

Complete guide to Portugal's Golden Visa in 2026 — investment options, application process, costs, and pathway to EU citizenship.