Portugal's Healthcare System: A Practical Guide for Expats
Portugal's healthcare system consistently ranks among the best in Europe for quality and accessibility, and it is one of the strongest reasons people choose to relocate here.
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Seguro Proclaimed President: What Comes Next for Portugal's New Head of State
The Constitutional Court on Monday formally proclaimed António José Seguro as the winner of Portugal's 2026 presidential election, clearing the final legal hurdle before his inauguration on 9 March.
Portugal's Stock Market Eyes 10,000 Points as Golden Visa Money Flows Into Equities
Lisbon's PSI index closed at 9,143 points on Wednesday, marking another five-year high and extending a rally that has seen the benchmark climb more than 10 percent since January.
After the Storms: Portugal Counts the Cost and Confronts Its Planning Failures
The government announced €3.5 million in extraordinary support for Portugal's fishing sector this week, the latest in a string of emergency measures following weeks of devastating storms that have killed 16 people, displaced thousands, and laid bare the country's vulnerability to extreme weather.
Constitutional Court Strikes Down Key Nationality Law Provisions: What It Means for Residency in Portugal
Portugal's Constitutional Court has declared four of seven proposed changes to the Nationality Law unconstitutional, dealing a significant blow to Parliament's attempt to tighten citizenship requirements for immigrants and Golden Visa holders.
Portugal Daily Briefing — Wednesday, February 18, 2026
New President Seguro Takes Office Amid National CrisisSocialist moderate Antonio Jose Seguro, who won a landslide victory in the presidential runoff on February 8 against far-right candidate Andre Ventura (Chega), is preparing to take office as Portugal's new head of state.
Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Markets & FinancePSI-20 opens near 9,058 as Lisbon equities hold steady. The Euronext Lisbon benchmark index opened at approximately 9,058 points on Wednesday, trading within a narrow range that has characterised the market since mid-February.