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How to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Portugal: A Practical Guide to Navigating Record Food Prices

How to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Portugal: A Practical Guide to Navigating Record Food Prices

Food prices in Portugal are at record levels, and with inflation showing no signs of easing, shopping smart is no longer optional—it's essential. Whether you're an expat on a fixed pension or a working resident trying to stretch your paycheck, the...

Portugal's Essential Food Basket Hits All-Time High as Middle East Conflict Compounds Storm Damage and Supply Pressures

Portugal's Essential Food Basket Hits All-Time High as Middle East Conflict Compounds Storm Damage and Supply Pressures

The cost of putting food on the table in Portugal has never been higher. A basket of 63 essential food items monitored weekly by consumer group Deco Proteste hit 254.40 euros this week, the highest level since tracking began in 2022 during the...

Portugal's Living Standards Fell Further Behind Europe in 2025 After Three Years of Gains

Portugal's Living Standards Fell Further Behind Europe in 2025 After Three Years of Gains

Portugal's economy lost ground relative to the rest of Europe in 2025, with GDP per capita slipping from 82% to 81% of the EU average when adjusted for purchasing power, according to preliminary data released this week by Eurostat. The...

Portugal Hit 2% NATO Defense Spending Target for the First Time in 2025, But Still Ranks Among the Alliance's Lowest Spenders

Portugal Hit 2% NATO Defense Spending Target for the First Time in 2025, But Still Ranks Among the Alliance's Lowest Spenders

Portugal crossed a decades-old threshold in 2025, spending more than 2% of GDP on defense for the first time since NATO established the target in 2014, according to the alliance's newly released annual report. The milestone came with a...

Portuguese Public Holidays in 2026: What Expats Need to Know About Service Closures and Long Weekends

Portuguese Public Holidays in 2026: What Expats Need to Know About Service Closures and Long Weekends

Portugal observes 13 national holidays in 2026, with six three-day weekends and five bridge opportunities. Here's what expats need to know about closures and long weekends.

RTP Workers Vote to Strike Over 7.50-Euro Salary Proposal That Falls Far Below Government Recommendation

RTP Workers Vote to Strike Over 7.50-Euro Salary Proposal That Falls Far Below Government Recommendation

Workers unanimously approved strike action after RTP management proposed a 7.50-euro monthly raise — far below the government's 56.58-euro recommendation for state enterprises.

European Commission Opens Three Infringement Procedures Against Portugal Over Unimplemented EU Directives

European Commission Opens Three Infringement Procedures Against Portugal Over Unimplemented EU Directives

Portugal faces formal EU action for failing to implement directives on financial transparency, banking stability, and digital evidence. The clock is now ticking.