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Daily Briefing — Wednesday, March 18, 2026
EU commits 200M to Portugal submarine cables, Seguro marks 10 days in office, PSI gains on Galp surge, Fed decision today, clocks forward March 29.
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Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Global markets rebounded on Tuesday after recent geopolitical jitters, with all eyes now turning to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision today. Here's what moved overnight and what to watch. Wall Street Rebounds US equities posted solid...
News,Politics,social
António José Seguro's First 10 Days: Portugal's New President Settles In (Without Drama)
António José Seguro took office as Portugal's 21st President on March 9, 2026, after a landslide election victory. Ten days into his five-year term, the defining characteristic of his presidency so far is what hasn't happened: no constitutional...
Guides,Lifestyle,social
Daylight Saving Time 2026: When Portugal Changes the Clocks (And Why It Still Happens)
Spring officially arrives on March 20, but for many in Portugal, the real marker is the clock change. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 1:00 AM, clocks jump forward to 2:00 AM across mainland Portugal and Madeira. In the Azores, the change happens at...
News,Economy,Technology,Azores,Madeira,social
Brussels Commits €200 Million to Atlantic Triangle: Portugal's Submarine Cable Upgrade Gets Major EU Backing
The European Commission opened two major funding competitions worth €200 million on Tuesday, with Portugal's Atlantic Triangle submarine cable project among the 13 priority initiatives identified for immediate investment. The Atlantic Triangle...
Economy
REN Warns Middle East Conflict Will Push Up Portuguese Energy Bills
The president of REN, Portugal's national energy grid operator, has warned that rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict will inevitably reach household and business energy bills. In an interview with Jornal de Negocios, Rodrigo Costa...
Sports
Rally Raid Portugal Roars to Life: World Championship Returns to the Alentejo
The dust is rising in the Alentejo. The bp Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal kicked off today in Grandola, marking the start of six days of gruelling off-road competition that will take riders and drivers across 2,200 kilometres of Portuguese and Spanish...