Portugal's nurses have a strike date. The Portuguese Nurses Union (SEP) announced on Wednesday that it will call its members out on 20 March, covering both morning and afternoon shifts across the country's public hospitals and health centres. The...
A clash between Parliament and the government over worker pay has produced a rare reversal, with lawmakers voting to ensure that employees placed on lay-off following storm Kristin will receive their full salary rather than the reduced amount the...
Markets PSI-20 at multi-year high. The Portuguese stock index has reached 9,173 points, the highest level since June 2008, with gains of 6.94% over the past four weeks and 34.51% over the past twelve months. Broad European optimism and strong...
Good morning. Here is your briefing on the stories shaping Portugal today. Fuel prices set to jump Monday Portuguese drivers face a potential increase of up to €0.10 per litre at the pump from Monday 9 March, following a 17% surge in Brent crude...
Reports of the Golden Visa's death have consistently been exaggerated. Despite years of political debate, reform pressure, and temporary uncertainty during Portugal's 2023 rule changes, the programme remains not only active but, by some measures,...
CP — Comboios de Portugal — arrived at its new strategic planning cycle in a stronger position than it has occupied in years. The national rail operator carried a record 208 million passengers in 2025, and it has now placed high-speed rail at the...
