Algarve Water Crisis 2026: What Residents and Tourists Need to Know
The Algarve is facing its third consecutive year of below-average rainfall. Here's what the water shortage means for residents, expats, and the region's €4B tourism industry.
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Spring 2026 Property Market: Portugal Resets as Rates Fall and New Supply Arrives
Portugal's property market is entering a new phase in spring 2026: falling Euribor rates, more new-build supply, and a post-Golden Visa buyer mix shift. What buyers, sellers, and investors need to know now.
Portugal's SNS at a Crossroads: What the 2026 Healthcare Reforms Mean for Expats and Residents
Portugal's National Health Service is undergoing its most significant restructuring in decades. New hospital networks, private partnerships, and telehealth expansion — here's what changes in 2026 and what expats need to do now.
31.8 Million Tourists, One Uncomfortable Question: Can Portugal Keep Growing Without Breaking?
Portugal hit 31.8 million overnight tourists in 2025, a new record. But as revenues surge past €25 billion, the debate about what tourism is actually doing to the country is getting harder to avoid.
A New Chapter: What André Seguro's Presidency Means for Portugal — and Its Expat Community
After a decade of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Portugal enters a new era under President André Seguro. Here's what expats and residents should expect from the change at the top.
ECB Cuts Rates Again in March 2026: What It Means for Portugal's Homeowners and Economy
With the ECB cutting rates for the fifth consecutive time, Portugal's variable-rate mortgage holders are finally seeing relief — but the housing crisis is far from over.
Cost of Living in Portugal 2026: A Complete Breakdown for Expats
Detailed breakdown of living costs in Portugal for 2026 — rent, food, utilities, healthcare, and sample budgets for singles, couples, and families.