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TAP Privatisation: Montenegro Demands Bidders Expand Beyond Lisbon Hub

TAP Privatisation: Montenegro Demands Bidders Expand Beyond Lisbon Hub

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has raised the stakes in the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, telling the three remaining bidders that they must submit plans to bolster the airline's operations and routes at all Portuguese airports -- not just its...

The Portugal Brief 17 Mar 2026

Porto Airport Marks 80 Years with Government Growth Pledge

Porto Airport Marks 80 Years with Government Growth Pledge

Portugal's Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, used the 80th anniversary celebration of Porto's Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport to deliver a forceful message: the government intends to place Porto and its surrounding region "at...

The Portugal Brief 17 Mar 2026

Tenants Association Fights Back Against Government Plan to Fast-Track Evictions

Tenants Association Fights Back Against Government Plan to Fast-Track Evictions

Portugal's Tenants Association of Lisbon (AIL) has sharply criticised the government's newly approved plan to accelerate eviction proceedings for unpaid rent, calling the measure disproportionate and warning it could push more families into...

The Portugal Brief 16 Mar 2026

British Residents in Portugal Nearly Triple in a Decade as Post-Brexit Migration Accelerates

British Residents in Portugal Nearly Triple in a Decade as Post-Brexit Migration Accelerates

The number of British citizens holding residency in Portugal has surged from 16,559 in 2014 to 48,238 in 2024, according to data from AIMA, Portugal's immigration agency. The near-tripling of the UK community reflects a broader transformation in how...

The Portugal Brief 16 Mar 2026

New EU Driving Safety Rules Coming to All Cars Sold in Portugal From July 2026

New EU Driving Safety Rules Coming to All Cars Sold in Portugal From July 2026

Every new car registered in Portugal -- and across the European Union -- will come equipped with a mandatory driver distraction detection system starting in July 2026. The regulation marks the next phase of a sweeping EU road safety overhaul that...

The Portugal Brief 16 Mar 2026

Economy Minister: Portugal Tourism Sector Still Has Room to Grow

Economy Minister: Portugal Tourism Sector Still Has Room to Grow

Portugal's Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, rejected claims that the country is overly dependent on tourism or has "too much tourism," arguing the sector can still grow—primarily by increasing the value tourists...

The Portugal Brief 16 Mar 2026

Portugal Renews Fuel Tax Cuts Amid Middle East Energy Crisis

Portugal Renews Fuel Tax Cuts Amid Middle East Energy Crisis

Portugal has renewed temporary fuel tax cuts on petrol and diesel as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy markets and drive oil prices above $100 per barrel. The extension was announced on March 14, 2026, as...

The Portugal Brief 16 Mar 2026

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