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Afternoon Update — March 1, 2026

Afternoon Update — March 1, 2026

Vehicle Inspections Tighten: Recall Rule Now in Force As of today, any vehicle presenting for its periodic inspection with an unresolved manufacturer recall will automatically fail. The IMT estimates around 87,000 vehicles on Portuguese roads are...

Champions League Cash Fuels Record Profits at Sporting and Benfica

Champions League Cash Fuels Record Profits at Sporting and Benfica

Portugal's two biggest football clubs have reported strong half-year profits, with Champions League participation and player sales driving the numbers to levels that underscore the growing financial clout of Liga Portugal's top tier. Sporting CP's...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — March 1, 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — March 1, 2026

Markets Brace for Monday Turmoil After Iran Strikes With the US-Israeli strikes on Iran occurring over the weekend, European markets have not yet reacted. Analysts widely expect a sharp sell-off when the PSI-20 and broader European indices open on...

The Portugal Brief — Daily Briefing, March 1, 2026

The Portugal Brief — Daily Briefing, March 1, 2026

Iran Crisis Dominates Global Headlines The US and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Saturday, hitting Tehran and seven other cities. Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran...