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TAP Privatisation Narrows to a Two-Horse Race as IAG Walks Away

TAP Privatisation Narrows to a Two-Horse Race as IAG Walks Away

The long-running saga of TAP Air Portugal's privatisation entered a decisive new phase this week after IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, confirmed it would not submit a bid for the airline. That leaves just two European aviation giants...

The Portugal Brief 04 Apr 2026

Learning Portuguese as an Expat in Portugal: Schools, Apps, Methods, and Realistic Expectations for 2026

Learning Portuguese as an Expat in Portugal: Schools, Apps, Methods, and Realistic Expectations for 2026

Can you get by in Portugal without Portuguese? Yes. Should you learn it anyway? Absolutely. This guide covers language schools, online resources, immersion strategies, and realistic timelines for reaching conversational fluency.

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Portugal Increases Fuel Tax Discount as Oil Prices Remain Elevated: What Drivers Can Expect from Monday

Portugal Increases Fuel Tax Discount as Oil Prices Remain Elevated: What Drivers Can Expect from Monday

Government raises ISP discount to 8.34 cents/liter diesel, 4.58 cents/liter petrol starting April 6. Weekly mechanism continues as Middle East conflict keeps prices high.

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Portugal's Nationality Law Overhaul: The Five Key Changes Every Expat Needs to Understand

Portugal's Nationality Law Overhaul: The Five Key Changes Every Expat Needs to Understand

Portugal's parliament approved sweeping changes to its nationality law on April 1. From doubled residency requirements to new cultural tests, here is what changes, who is affected, and why the president's signature is far from guaranteed.

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Brussels Warns of 'Long-Lasting' Energy Shock and Possible Fuel Rationing — What It Means for Portugal

Brussels Warns of 'Long-Lasting' Energy Shock and Possible Fuel Rationing — What It Means for Portugal

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen says Brussels is preparing for worst-case scenarios including fuel rationing as the Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supplies. Portugal, already paying among Europe's highest fuel prices, faces outsized exposure.

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

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

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