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Portugal's Islands: Living in the Azores and Madeira as an Expat in 2026

Portugal's Islands: Living in the Azores and Madeira as an Expat in 2026

The Azores and Madeira offer a radically different lifestyle from mainland Portugal — volcanic landscapes, subtropical climate, lower costs, and tight-knit communities. Here's what expats need to know.

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Portugal Becomes Europe's First Commercial Space Re-Entry Gateway with Historic Azores Licence

Portugal Becomes Europe's First Commercial Space Re-Entry Gateway with Historic Azores Licence

Portugal has taken a significant step in positioning itself as a major player in the European space economy, after the national communications regulator granted the country's first ever commercial licence for the controlled atmospheric re-entry and...

The Portugal Brief 06 Mar 2026

Portugal's Lajes Airbase at the Heart of Iran Controversy as Parliament Prepares for Showdown

Portugal's Lajes Airbase at the Heart of Iran Controversy as Parliament Prepares for Showdown

Portugal's decision to allow the United States to use the Lajes Air Base on Terceira Island in the Azores during its bombing campaign against Iran has triggered a parliamentary storm, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro facing mounting cross-party...

The Portugal Brief 06 Mar 2026

Ryanair's Azores Exit Could Cost the Islands €165 Million a Year

Ryanair's Azores Exit Could Cost the Islands €165 Million a Year

When Ryanair completes its exit from the Azores at the end of March 2026, it will leave behind a gap that neither SATA nor TAP is expected to fill — at least not fully, and not quickly. The Ponta Delgada Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates...

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

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