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Portugal Approves Deportation Bill That Would Allow 18-Month Detention of Undocumented Migrants

Portugal Approves Deportation Bill That Would Allow 18-Month Detention of Undocumented Migrants

The Council of Ministers approved a new 'return law' on 19 March that would triple detention limits for undocumented migrants and speed up removals. The bill now heads to parliament, where it may depend on far-right support to pass.

The Portugal Brief 23 Mar 2026

Portugal's New Crypto Tax Rules: Platforms Face Fines Up to 22,500 Euros for Failing to Report to the Tax Authority

Portugal's New Crypto Tax Rules: Platforms Face Fines Up to 22,500 Euros for Failing to Report to the Tax Authority

Portugal's reputation as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction has been fading for some time. The latest signal came this week, when the government submitted a bill to parliament that would impose mandatory annual reporting requirements on cryptocurrency...

The Portugal Brief 23 Mar 2026

Tourist Taxes Spread Across Portugal: São Miguel Collects Over 3 Million Euros in First Quarter

Tourist Taxes Spread Across Portugal: São Miguel Collects Over 3 Million Euros in First Quarter

The six municipalities of São Miguel have collected over 3 million euros from their tourist tax since it took effect in January 2025, as more than 40 Portuguese municipalities now charge visitors to stay.

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Health Insurance in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know in 2026

Health Insurance in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know in 2026

Portugal's public health system is free for residents, but four million people now carry private insurance. Here is how the system works and what expats should consider.

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Portugal's Hidden Economic Engine: First-Ever Report Values Wellness Sector at 21 Billion Dollars

Portugal's Hidden Economic Engine: First-Ever Report Values Wellness Sector at 21 Billion Dollars

A landmark Global Wellness Institute report values Portugal's wellness economy at 21 billion dollars, or 6.8 percent of GDP. Wellness tourism, real estate, and mental health are the fastest-growing segments.

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

Portugal's Renewable Energy Machine Hits 79 Percent, Saving 900 Million Euros and Climbing the European Rankings

Portugal's Renewable Energy Machine Hits 79 Percent, Saving 900 Million Euros and Climbing the European Rankings

Portugal generated 79 percent of its electricity from renewable sources through February 2026, placing it third in Europe and delivering an estimated 900 million euros in savings compared to fossil fuel alternatives. The figures, released this week...

The Portugal Brief 22 Mar 2026

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

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