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Diesel Set to Jump Eight Cents Next Week as Europe Weighs Fuel Rationing Measures

Diesel Set to Jump Eight Cents Next Week as Europe Weighs Fuel Rationing Measures

Fuel prices in Portugal are heading for yet another painful week. According to the Automóvel Club de Portugal (ACP), diesel is forecast to rise by eight cents per liter and petrol by 3.5 cents when pumps reset on Monday — adding to what...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Government Launches 600 Million Euro 'Portugal Energy Resilience' Credit Line to Shield Businesses From Soaring Costs

Government Launches 600 Million Euro 'Portugal Energy Resilience' Credit Line to Shield Businesses From Soaring Costs

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced on Thursday the creation of a 600 million euro credit facility aimed at companies struggling with rising energy costs, marking the government's most significant direct intervention to support the...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Global Food Prices Hit Seven-Month High as Middle East Conflict Threatens Further Increases -- What It Means for Portugal

Global Food Prices Hit Seven-Month High as Middle East Conflict Threatens Further Increases -- What It Means for Portugal

World food prices climbed in March to their highest level in seven months, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday, warning that a prolonged Middle East conflict could push them higher still. For Portugal, a...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Portugal's Police and Military Unions Announce National Protest Over Pension Cuts of Up to 40 Percent

Portugal's Police and Military Unions Announce National Protest Over Pension Cuts of Up to 40 Percent

Portugal's police and military unions have announced a national protest against pension reforms they say are cutting retirement payments by as much as 40 percent, escalating a standoff with the government that has been simmering since late 2025. The...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Good Friday in Braga: Portugal's Ancient Holy Week Draws Thousands as Easter Tourism Surges 14 Percent

Good Friday in Braga: Portugal's Ancient Holy Week Draws Thousands as Easter Tourism Surges 14 Percent

As Portugal pauses for Good Friday — a national public holiday — the ancient city of Braga is once again the spiritual centre of the country's Easter celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to processions that date back centuries. This...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Portugal's Mortgage Debt Hits Record 112.4 Billion Euros as April Reviews Bring First War-Related Payment Hikes

Portugal's Mortgage Debt Hits Record 112.4 Billion Euros as April Reviews Bring First War-Related Payment Hikes

Portuguese families whose mortgage contracts are reviewed this month face the first tangible cost-of-living impact from the Middle East conflict, as rising Euribor rates feed through into higher monthly payments at a time when total housing debt has...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Driving in Portugal as an Expat: Licenses, Exchange Rules, and What You Need to Know in 2026

Driving in Portugal as an Expat: Licenses, Exchange Rules, and What You Need to Know in 2026

Can you drive on your foreign license in Portugal? When must you exchange it? This guide covers license validity, exchange procedures, driving tests, and practical tips for expats navigating Portugal's roads in 2026.

The Portugal Brief 02 Apr 2026

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