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Two-Thirds of Portuguese Reject Montenegro's 'Country Is Better' Claim — Half Say His Government Is Worse Than Costa's, New Aximage Barometer Shows

Two-Thirds of Portuguese Reject Montenegro's 'Country Is Better' Claim — Half Say His Government Is Worse Than Costa's, New Aximage Barometer Shows

April Aximage barometer: 68% of Portuguese disagree that the country is better under Montenegro, 50.8% say his government is worse than Costa's last cabinet, and 54% give a negative grade. PS pulls ahead at 30.6%; President Seguro draws 69% positive ratings.

Albufeira Mayor Threatens 'All Necessary Measures' to Block Portugal's First Mainland Desalination Plant as Construction Crews Prepare to Move In

Albufeira Mayor Threatens 'All Necessary Measures' to Block Portugal's First Mainland Desalination Plant as Construction Crews Prepare to Move In

Portugal’s Environment Ministry has authorised the start of construction on the country’s first mainland desalination plant — a €107.92 million facility at Praia da Falésia in Albufeira — setting up a collision...

Marrying in Portugal as a Foreigner: The Conservatória Process, Documents, Costs, and União de Facto Explained for 2026

Marrying in Portugal as a Foreigner: The Conservatória Process, Documents, Costs, and União de Facto Explained for 2026

Everything foreigners need to know about getting married in Portugal — civil vs Catholic marriage, the Conservatória do Registo Civil process, document and apostille rules, ceremony costs in 2026, property regimes, and how união de facto works as an alternative for couples who don't want to marry.