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Portugal's Housing Market Hits New Records as Affordability Crisis Deepens

Portugal's Housing Market Hits New Records as Affordability Crisis Deepens

Portugal's housing market enters 2026 in the grip of a contradiction that is becoming harder to ignore: the economy is performing well by almost every headline measure, yet the ability of ordinary people — Portuguese and foreign residents alike — to...

31.8 Million Tourists, One Uncomfortable Question: Can Portugal Keep Growing Without Breaking?

31.8 Million Tourists, One Uncomfortable Question: Can Portugal Keep Growing Without Breaking?

Portugal hit 31.8 million overnight tourists in 2025, a new record. But as revenues surge past €25 billion, the debate about what tourism is actually doing to the country is getting harder to avoid.

A New Chapter: What André Seguro's Presidency Means for Portugal — and Its Expat Community

A New Chapter: What André Seguro's Presidency Means for Portugal — and Its Expat Community

After a decade of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Portugal enters a new era under President André Seguro. Here's what expats and residents should expect from the change at the top.