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Marcelo in Madrid: Portugal and Spain Push for Deeper Ties to Compete Globally

Marcelo in Madrid: Portugal and Spain Push for Deeper Ties to Compete Globally

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's official visit to Madrid this week carried a message that extended well beyond diplomatic protocol: Portugal and Spain must deepen their partnership to remain competitive on the global stage.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Portugal's Public Debt Ratio Falls to 16-Year Low Despite Storm Costs

Portugal's Public Debt Ratio Falls to 16-Year Low Despite Storm Costs

In a striking demonstration of fiscal progress, Portugal's public debt ratio has fallen to its lowest level in 16 years, dropping to an estimated 87.8 percent of GDP for 2025.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Eight Million Trees Lost in Leiria: Storm Kristin's Legacy Raises Summer Wildfire Alarm

Eight Million Trees Lost in Leiria: Storm Kristin's Legacy Raises Summer Wildfire Alarm

The full extent of Storm Kristin's destruction of Portugal's forests is only now becoming clear, and the numbers are alarming.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Government Unveils PTRR: Portugal's Multi-Billion Euro Storm Recovery and Transformation Plan

Government Unveils PTRR: Portugal's Multi-Billion Euro Storm Recovery and Transformation Plan

The Council of Ministers on Friday approved the broad outlines of PTRR -- Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience -- the government's ambitious plan to rebuild after the devastating carousel of storms that battered the country in January and February 2026.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Afternoon Update -- Friday, 20 February 2026

Afternoon Update -- Friday, 20 February 2026

The day's developments across Portugal, in brief.TAP Privatisation: Air France-KLM Preparing Non-Binding Offer -- The Franco-Dutch airline group confirmed it is working on a non-binding bid for TAP, due by early April.

The Portugal Brief 20 Feb 2026

Portugal Leads Europe in AI Adoption as 62% of Users Go Generative

Portugal Leads Europe in AI Adoption as 62% of Users Go Generative

Portugal has the highest adoption rate of generative artificial intelligence in Europe, with 62 percent of users regularly employing AI tools -- well above the continental average of 52 percent, according to a new study by Bain and Company.

The Portugal Brief 20 Feb 2026

Algarve Dams Hit 91% Capacity, Securing Water Supply for Four Years

Algarve Dams Hit 91% Capacity, Securing Water Supply for Four Years

After two winters of intense rainfall, the Algarve's six main reservoirs have reached 91 percent capacity -- enough to guarantee the region's water supply for four years, even accounting for dry spells, according to the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).

The Portugal Brief 20 Feb 2026

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