September's climb in Euribor rates feeds into every variable-rate loan reviewed in October. Borrowers on the 12-month index are hit hardest, with a rise of about 14 percent on a 150,000 euro mortgage.
A Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation survey finds 70 percent of Portuguese city dwellers satisfied, against 86 percent in EU cities. Housing and health top residents' priorities.
The second phase of the national access contest placed 292 more students than in 2025, but Bragança alone was left with 885 empty places. Enrolment runs from 1 to 3 October.
The Court of Auditors' first look at the IFICI tax regime finds most users are foreign managers and IT specialists in Lisbon, and flags four ways it could be abused.
The court could not certify the 2025 accounts, which still lack consolidated statements. It makes 57 recommendations and flags pensions, tax debt and EU funds.
