Portugal News

Here is your Portugal briefing for Tuesday, 07 July 2026 — the day's six stories at a glance: * A Caramulo wildfire burned more than 13,000 hectares over five days, forcing Portugal to call in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Italian Canadairs and a Spanish military unit before it

📘 New Guide Published Becoming a Recognised Informal Caregiver (Cuidador Informal) in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to the Estatuto, the Principal and Non-Principal Roles, the Means-Tested Support Subsidy, Respite Days and How to Apply Portugal's Estatuto do Cuidador Informal gives legal recognition, and some financial support, to

📘 New Guide Published Paying the IMI Municipal Property Tax in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to Taxable Property Values, the 0.3%–0.45% Municipal Rates, the May–August–November Instalments, the Low-Income and Own-Home Exemptions and the AIMI Surcharge Portugal's annual municipal property tax falls due

📘 New Guide Published Resolving a Dispute Through the Julgados de Paz in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to the Small-Claims Peace Courts, the €15,000 Limit, the €70 Fee, Mediation and When You Do Not Need a Lawyer Portugal has a cheaper, faster alternative to the ordinary courts for

📘 New Guide Published The Chave Móvel Digital in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to Activating the State Digital Key, the PIN-and-SMS Login, the Qualified Signature and What Foreign Residents Need The Chave Móvel Digital is the Portuguese State's free digital identity — one login for Finanças, Segurança Social

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