Decree-Law 194/2026 applies the EU regulation on craft and industrial geographical indications. INPI takes applications, an IEFP-led council gives a binding opinion, objections run for two months and ASAE polices misuse, online included.
Decree-Law 195/2026 raises the Euro-Modular limits from 25.25 metres and 60 tonnes. Each combination needs a two-year IMT permit for named roads, driver-assistance systems, amber roof lights and no overtaking on single-carriageway roads.
Your weekly roundup from the Minho: Baseyard plans a defence hub and 200 jobs in Braga, b.again shows what Portugal's first lithium battery recycler can do, the ULS spends 26.5 million euros of recovery money, and Sp. Braga post a record year and draw at Santa Clara.
Good morning. Here is your Friday briefing for 25 September 2026: the day's essential Portugal stories for residents, immigrants and anyone keeping an eye on the country, from a night
The council confirms it has suspended school meals where money is owed since 21 September, and says it will review how families are told. Staff had phoned more than 50 parents, the father told the council.
The board cites illegalities in the May election, which a Lisbon court annulled in August over an eight-day notice and an expired General Council mandate. Pereira says he will seek to suspend the decision.
Their association says the force has been starved since 2002, recruited no one from 2009 to 2015 and received four new boats in 17 years. It wants the Polícia Judiciária coordinating operations at sea.
