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Inside the PS Congress: Portugal's Main Opposition Party Arrives in Viseu With No Clear Direction

Inside the PS Congress: Portugal's Main Opposition Party Arrives in Viseu With No Clear Direction

When the Partido Socialista gathers in Viseu this weekend for its national congress, the mood will be one of introspection bordering on anxiety. The party that governed Portugal for most of the past decade now finds itself in opposition with no...

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

Portugal's Two Billion Euro Shield: Why the Record Surplus May Already Be Spoken For

Portugal's Two Billion Euro Shield: Why the Record Surplus May Already Be Spoken For

When Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento stepped before cameras on Thursday afternoon to discuss Portugal's national accounts, the headline number was undeniably impressive: a budget surplus of 0.7 percent of GDP in 2025, equivalent to more...

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

Portugal Holds Up US Reaper Drone Deployment to the Azores, Demanding Technical Specifications

Portugal Holds Up US Reaper Drone Deployment to the Azores, Demanding Technical Specifications

The Portuguese government has put the brakes on what was supposed to be a routine transit of American military drones through the Azores, requesting detailed technical specifications before granting landing clearance at Lajes Air Base. MQ-9 Reaper...

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

INE Confirms Portugal Ran a 0.7 Percent Budget Surplus in 2025, More Than Double the Government's Own Forecast

INE Confirms Portugal Ran a 0.7 Percent Budget Surplus in 2025, More Than Double the Government's Own Forecast

Portugal's public finances closed 2025 in better shape than almost anyone predicted. Data published on Thursday by the National Statistics Institute (INE) shows the country ran a budget surplus of 0.7 percent of gross domestic product last year, up...

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

Bank of Portugal Data Shows Immigrants Work More and Claim Fewer Benefits Than Portuguese Citizens

Bank of Portugal Data Shows Immigrants Work More and Claim Fewer Benefits Than Portuguese Citizens

A major study published this week in the Bank of Portugal's March Economic Bulletin offers the most comprehensive picture yet of immigration's impact on the Portuguese labour market, and it challenges several popular assumptions about who benefits...

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

Retiring in Portugal 2026: Complete Guide

Retiring in Portugal 2026: Complete Guide

Planning retirement in Portugal? Complete guide covering the best locations, visa options, healthcare, taxes, and monthly budgets.

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

Oeiras Mayor Isaltino Morais and 22 Others Charged in 150,000-Euro Fake Lunch Scheme

Oeiras Mayor Isaltino Morais and 22 Others Charged in 150,000-Euro Fake Lunch Scheme

The Public Prosecutor's Office has charged Isaltino Morais, the long-serving mayor of Oeiras, along with 22 co-defendants including council members and municipal employees, with embezzlement and abuse of power over an alleged scheme involving...

The Portugal Brief 26 Mar 2026

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