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Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Saturday, 28 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Saturday, 28 March 2026

Markets & Currency PSI-20 hits 18-year high. Portugal's benchmark stock index reached 9,173 points in late February, the highest level since June 2008. Over the past year, the PSI-20 has gained 34.51 percent, significantly outperforming many...

Daily Briefing — Saturday, 28 March 2026

Daily Briefing — Saturday, 28 March 2026

AIMA Strike Next Monday. Cultural mediators at Portugal's immigration agency AIMA will strike on 30 March, warning the agency cannot function without their interpretation and liaison services. The strike highlights chronic understaffing at AIMA as...

How to Rent in Portugal: A Practical Guide to Contracts, Deposits, and Tenant Rights

How to Rent in Portugal: A Practical Guide to Contracts, Deposits, and Tenant Rights

Portugal's rental market can feel opaque to newcomers—especially when official statistics disappear for months and you're relying on word-of-mouth to figure out what's normal. This guide walks you through the mechanics of renting in Portugal, from...

Portugal's Official Rental Market Data Remains Dark for Almost a Year as Housing Crisis Deepens

Portugal's Official Rental Market Data Remains Dark for Almost a Year as Housing Crisis Deepens

Portugal's statistics office has suspended publication of official rental market data for the second time, leaving policymakers and the public without reliable information on rents and tenancy volumes for nearly twelve months as the government...