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For decades, Portugal's rental market has been caught in a paradox: thousands of apartments sit empty while families struggle to find affordable housing. Many landlords simply refuse to rent, fearing non-payment, sluggish eviction processes, and a...
Three days into his presidency, António José Seguro has already sketched the broad outlines of a mandate that will look markedly different from his predecessor's. Where Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa governed through charisma and spontaneous selfies,...
The war in Ukraine, now in its third year, has reshaped European security and economic policy in ways that even a geographically peripheral country like Portugal cannot escape. While Portugal is far
Portugal's most ambitious labour reform in a decade is in trouble. The Trabalho XXI package — designed to modernise the country's labour code — has stalled after negotiations between the
Antonio Jose Seguro took the oath of office on Monday morning at the Assembly of the Republic, becoming Portugal's 21st President in a ceremony attended by 580 guests, dozens of foreign heads of state, and more than 100 accredited journalists. The...
Three years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Portugal's response has evolved from initial humanitarian aid to a more comprehensive commitment spanning military support, refugee integration, and diplomatic positioning within NATO. Here's...
PM Montenegro called the US Portugal's 'indispensable ally' while clarifying Portugal didn't endorse recent US military actions. What this diplomatic balancing act means for expats and investors.
