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Car Insurance Premiums Surge 11.4% in Portugal — Young Drivers and Rural Areas Hit Hardest

Car Insurance Premiums Surge 11.4% in Portugal — Young Drivers and Rural Areas Hit Hardest

Car insurance premiums in Portugal have jumped by an average of 11.4 per cent at renewal, according to an analysis of 409 policies by digital insurance broker Mudey covering eight major insurers between October 2025 and February 2026. The average...

Portugal Visa and Residency Guide for Non-EU Citizens: D7, Digital Nomad, Golden Visa, and More in 2026

Portugal Visa and Residency Guide for Non-EU Citizens: D7, Digital Nomad, Golden Visa, and More in 2026

A complete guide to Portugal's visa and residency options for non-EU citizens in 2026 — covering the D7 (passive income), D8 (digital nomad), Golden Visa, D2 (entrepreneur), D3 (highly qualified), Tech Visa, and the AIMA appointment process.

Portugal Emerges as Europe's Tungsten Lifeline as Prices Surge 557% and Borralha Mine Advances

Portugal Emerges as Europe's Tungsten Lifeline as Prices Surge 557% and Borralha Mine Advances

Northern Portugal's Borralha mine is emerging as one of Europe's most important tungsten prospects as prices hit record highs after a 557% rally. A Canadian miner's preliminary assessment values the project at up to CA$1 billion.

Sporting CP Falls to Arsenal in Champions League Quarter-Final as Havertz Strikes in Stoppage Time

Sporting CP Falls to Arsenal in Champions League Quarter-Final as Havertz Strikes in Stoppage Time

Substitute Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time as Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 at Estádio José Alvalade in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, handing Sporting their first home loss since August.