🇵🇹 Daily Portugal news for expats & investors — FREE Subscribe

The Portugal Brief

Home
Politics
Economy
Guides
About

Sign in Subscribe

social

Portugal Calls First Defense Council Under New President as Iran War Reshapes NATO Politics

Portugal Calls First Defense Council Under New President as Iran War Reshapes NATO Politics

President Antonio Jose Seguro has convened the Superior Council of National Defense for March 31 at the Belem Palace, marking his first such meeting since taking office. The timing is no coincidence: the session comes amid an escalating US-Israel...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Storm Therese Batters Madeira: 116 Emergencies and a Suspected Tornado on Porto Santo

Storm Therese Batters Madeira: 116 Emergencies and a Suspected Tornado on Porto Santo

The Atlantic depression Therese has been pounding the Madeira archipelago since Thursday, and the damage toll continues to climb. By Sunday morning, the regional Civil Protection service had logged 116 weather-related emergencies across the islands,...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Digital Nomad Visa Denials on the Rise: What Applicants Are Getting Wrong

Digital Nomad Visa Denials on the Rise: What Applicants Are Getting Wrong

Portugal's digital nomad visa, introduced as the D8 in late 2022 to attract remote workers with its promise of sun, safety and European residency, has become one of the country's most popular immigration pathways. But a growing number of applicants...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Ronaldo Out, New Generation In: Portugal's World Cup Squad Signals a Shift

Ronaldo Out, New Generation In: Portugal's World Cup Squad Signals a Shift

For the first time since 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of a Portugal squad. Coach Roberto Martinez confirmed on Friday that the 41-year-old Al Nassr captain has been excluded from the March training camp due to a right hamstring injury...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Molotov Cocktail Attack at Lisbon March for Life Sparks Condemnation Across Political Spectrum

Molotov Cocktail Attack at Lisbon March for Life Sparks Condemnation Across Political Spectrum

A peaceful demonstration in Lisbon turned violent on Saturday evening when an individual hurled a Molotov cocktail at participants in the annual March for Life, an event organized by groups opposed to abortion and euthanasia. The incendiary device...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Neemias Queta's Breakout NBA Season Makes Him Boston Celtics' Defensive Anchor

Neemias Queta's Breakout NBA Season Makes Him Boston Celtics' Defensive Anchor

When Neemias Queta left Benfica's youth academy for Utah State in 2018, few could have predicted the trajectory that would lead the 26-year-old from Barreiro to becoming one of the NBA's most impactful defensive centers. Yet here he is, in the...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Antonio Felix da Costa Claims Back-to-Back Formula E Wins with Jaguar One-Two in Madrid

Antonio Felix da Costa Claims Back-to-Back Formula E Wins with Jaguar One-Two in Madrid

Portuguese racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa added another milestone to his career on Saturday, winning the Madrid E-Prix at the historic Jarama circuit to claim his second consecutive Formula E victory and 14th career win in the all-electric...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Subscribe to The Portugal Brief

Don't miss out on the latest news. Sign up now to get access to the library of members-only articles.

Sign up
Privacy Policy

The Portugal Brief © 2026. Powered by Ghost