Portugal is one of 16 countries yet to adopt the directive that brings small loans and buy now, pay later under consumer protection from 20 November. The same package targets dolphin bycatch, port security and bank capital rules.
A 10 million euro project led by Dstelecom, 75 percent EU-funded, aims to cover 25 to 50 percent of the mobile shadow zones in the Douro, Tâmega e Sousa, Alto Tâmega e Barroso and Trás-os-Montes regions.
Omnidea has bought Orbex's production equipment and intellectual property, but not its debts or its Scottish spaceport. Its chief executive says a first launch is more likely nearer 2035 than 2028.
INE's National Health Survey finds 45.9 percent of people aged 65 and over have difficulty with shopping, cooking, housework or money, and 16.9 percent with personal care. Only 4.6 percent get weekly home support.
Good morning. Here is your Thursday briefing for 1 October 2026: the day's essential Portugal stories for residents, immigrants and anyone keeping an eye on the country, with two new
The state defence holding idD and the Italian shipbuilder will take over the struggling yard under a sub-concession, in a transition of about a year tied to Portugal's frigate purchase.
Chega's bill would remove the 0.5 percent charge banks can levy on early repayments, which returned in January after a three-year suspension. It passed at first reading and still faces committee and a final vote.
