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Portugal Advances to the World Cup Round of 32 With Croatia Next as Ronaldo Rewrites the Record Books

Portugal finished second in Group K and reached the 2026 World Cup's round of 32, where Croatia awaits. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six different World Cups, passing Eusébio to reach 10 tournament goals — lifting the national mood at the start of summer.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

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Portugal Lifts Locum-Doctor Pay to 50% Above Staff Rates to Keep Summer Emergency Rooms Running

A new decree-law lets Portuguese hospitals pay locum doctors up to 50% above staff rates for emergency shifts, while around 320 medics have been hired under an exceptional regime — though the SNS executive board blocked 27 requests as summer pressure on A&E builds.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing: PSI Up 0.26%, EDP Leads, Digi Eyes Madrid IPO

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing: PSI Up 0.26%, EDP Leads, Digi Eyes Madrid IPO

The latest Portugal news, analysis, and what it means for expats and residents.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

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Veteran Lisbon Gallery Vera Cortês Will Close in December After 23 Years, Citing the Market's 'Voracity'

Galeria Vera Cortês, a 23-year fixture of Lisbon's contemporary-art scene, will close on 19 December. Its founder blamed 'the voracity of the market and its rhythms'. The Alvalade gallery represents artists including Vhils, and runs final shows by Ana Vieira and Béatrice Balcou first.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

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Portuguese Employers Pare Back Summer Hiring Plans as the Net Outlook Slides to 18%

ManpowerGroup's latest survey puts Portugal's net hiring intention at 18% for the third quarter of 2026, down from near 30% and below the global average of 26%. The share of firms planning cuts almost doubled to 17% amid Middle East conflict, energy costs and a slowing Europe.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

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BNP Paribas Gathers 9,700 Staff Into a New Parque das Nações Hub as Its Portuguese Workforce Nears 10,000

BNP Paribas has opened the EXEO Office Hub in Lisbon's Parque das Nações, a 38,000-square-metre campus for 5,300 people across three buildings. With about 9,700 staff and 500 open roles in Portugal, the euro zone's biggest bank is nearing a 10,000-strong Portuguese workforce.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

An upward-trending market chart on a screen, illustrating Portugal's improving economic climate indicator in June

Portugal's Business Mood Brightens for a Third Straight Month in June as Consumer Confidence Stalls

Portugal's economic climate indicator rose for a third consecutive month in June, lifted by stronger sentiment in services and construction, even as household confidence held essentially flat and retailers grew gloomier for a fourth month, INE data show.

The Portugal Brief 29 Jun 2026

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