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Global Food Prices Hit Seven-Month High as Middle East Conflict Threatens Further Increases -- What It Means for Portugal

Global Food Prices Hit Seven-Month High as Middle East Conflict Threatens Further Increases -- What It Means for Portugal

World food prices climbed in March to their highest level in seven months, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday, warning that a prolonged Middle East conflict could push them higher still. For Portugal, a...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Portugal's Police and Military Unions Announce National Protest Over Pension Cuts of Up to 40 Percent

Portugal's Police and Military Unions Announce National Protest Over Pension Cuts of Up to 40 Percent

Portugal's police and military unions have announced a national protest against pension reforms they say are cutting retirement payments by as much as 40 percent, escalating a standoff with the government that has been simmering since late 2025. The...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Good Friday in Braga: Portugal's Ancient Holy Week Draws Thousands as Easter Tourism Surges 14 Percent

Good Friday in Braga: Portugal's Ancient Holy Week Draws Thousands as Easter Tourism Surges 14 Percent

As Portugal pauses for Good Friday — a national public holiday — the ancient city of Braga is once again the spiritual centre of the country's Easter celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to processions that date back centuries. This...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Portugal's Mortgage Debt Hits Record 112.4 Billion Euros as April Reviews Bring First War-Related Payment Hikes

Portugal's Mortgage Debt Hits Record 112.4 Billion Euros as April Reviews Bring First War-Related Payment Hikes

Portuguese families whose mortgage contracts are reviewed this month face the first tangible cost-of-living impact from the Middle East conflict, as rising Euribor rates feed through into higher monthly payments at a time when total housing debt has...

The Portugal Brief 03 Apr 2026

Driving in Portugal as an Expat: Licenses, Exchange Rules, and What You Need to Know in 2026

Driving in Portugal as an Expat: Licenses, Exchange Rules, and What You Need to Know in 2026

Can you drive on your foreign license in Portugal? When must you exchange it? This guide covers license validity, exchange procedures, driving tests, and practical tips for expats navigating Portugal's roads in 2026.

The Portugal Brief 02 Apr 2026

Portugal's New Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect Tomorrow: What Businesses and Expats Need to Know

Portugal's New Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect Tomorrow: What Businesses and Expats Need to Know

Portugal's NIS2 cybersecurity regime enters force April 3, imposing strict security requirements on businesses and public entities. Fines reach €10M or 2% of global revenue. Ethical hacking gets legal protection.

The Portugal Brief 02 Apr 2026

Portugal's Banks Spent Nearly One Billion Euros on Early Retirements While Collective Layoffs Hit a Five-Year High

Portugal's Banks Spent Nearly One Billion Euros on Early Retirements While Collective Layoffs Hit a Five-Year High

Two data points released on Thursday paint a complicated picture of Portugal's labor market: the country's five largest banks spent nearly one billion euros on early retirement packages over the past two years, while the number of workers affected...

The Portugal Brief 02 Apr 2026

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