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Portugal Launches Six Satellites via SpaceX as Space Sector Reaches New Milestone

Portugal Launches Six Satellites via SpaceX as Space Sector Reaches New Milestone

Portugal launched six satellites into orbit on March 30, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission represents what Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida called a "paradigm shift" for...

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

Government Rolls Out 10-Cent Diesel Discount for Farmers and Fishermen—But Is It Enough?

Government Rolls Out 10-Cent Diesel Discount for Farmers and Fishermen—But Is It Enough?

Portugal's government has announced a 10-cent-per-liter discount on diesel for the agricultural, forestry, fishing, and aquaculture sectors, running from April 1 through June 30. The measure is part of a broader €150 million monthly support package...

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

Santa Maria Emerges as Potential European Gateway for NASA Artemis Missions

Santa Maria Emerges as Potential European Gateway for NASA Artemis Missions

The Azorean island of Santa Maria could become Europe's primary launch and landing site for space missions, according to NASA's representative in Europe, Gregory Mann—but Portugal faces a critical choice about how much to invest in a crowded and...

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

Portugal Launches Five Satellites in Single Mission as Space Ambitions Accelerate

Portugal Launches Five Satellites in Single Mission as Space Ambitions Accelerate

Portugal launches its largest-ever satellite deployment today from Cape Canaveral, marking a milestone in the country's push to become a European space hub.

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

Portugal Sends 57% of Waste to Landfills—Well Above EU Average—as Circular Economy Lags

Portugal Sends 57% of Waste to Landfills—Well Above EU Average—as Circular Economy Lags

A new World Bank report shows Portugal landfills more than half its urban waste, far exceeding the EU average of 37%, as the country struggles to meet recycling targets.

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

Portugal Taxes 2026: Complete Guide for Expats and Residents

Portugal Taxes 2026: Complete Guide for Expats and Residents

Everything you need to know about Portuguese taxes — income tax brackets, property taxes, VAT, capital gains, and self-employment.

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

José Luís Carneiro's 'Responsible Opposition': The PS Bets on Reform and Convergence Without Rocking the Boat

José Luís Carneiro's 'Responsible Opposition': The PS Bets on Reform and Convergence Without Rocking the Boat

At the close of the Socialist Party's 25th Congress on Saturday, newly elected leader José Luís Carneiro outlined a vision for his tenure that attempts to square a difficult circle: be a credible opposition force without destabilizing the PSD-led...

The Portugal Brief 30 Mar 2026

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