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Fuel Prices Surge as Portugal Leads Europe's Response to the Energy Shock

Fuel Prices Surge as Portugal Leads Europe's Response to the Energy Shock

Fuel prices in Portugal are about to take another painful leap. Starting Monday, diesel is expected to rise by around 10 cents per litre and petrol by roughly 11 cents, driven by crude oil prices that have surged past $100 a barrel for the first...

The Portugal Brief 14 Mar 2026

Parliament Debates Rent Controls and Landlord Tax Cuts as Housing Crisis Persists

Parliament Debates Rent Controls and Landlord Tax Cuts as Housing Crisis Persists

Portuguese lawmakers will debate multiple housing bills this week, including rent control proposals and tax incentives for landlords—signaling renewed urgency as the rental crisis enters its third year.

The Portugal Brief 13 Mar 2026

Portugal's Spy Agency Issues Rare Warning on WhatsApp and Signal Hacking Campaign

Portugal's Spy Agency Issues Rare Warning on WhatsApp and Signal Hacking Campaign

Portugal's national intelligence service issued a rare public warning on Wednesday that foreign state-backed hackers have launched a global campaign to seize control of government officials' WhatsApp and Signal accounts. The alert from the...

The Portugal Brief 13 Mar 2026

Nine Police Officers Detained as Portugal's Abuse Scandal Deepens

Nine Police Officers Detained as Portugal's Abuse Scandal Deepens

Nine officers of Portugal's Public Security Police (PSP) are now in pre-trial detention on charges that include torture, rape, abuse of power, and serious physical harm — a case that has grown from isolated allegations into what may become one...

The Portugal Brief 13 Mar 2026

The Government's Six-Pillar Plan to Fix Portugal's Rental Crisis

The Government's Six-Pillar Plan to Fix Portugal's Rental Crisis

For decades, Portugal's rental market has been caught in a paradox: thousands of apartments sit empty while families struggle to find affordable housing. Many landlords simply refuse to rent, fearing non-payment, sluggish eviction processes, and a...

The Portugal Brief 13 Mar 2026

Types of Portuguese Cheese

Types of Portuguese Cheese

Portugal produces over 150 cheese varieties, including 15 EU-protected PDO cheeses. From creamy Serra da Estrela to sharp São Jorge, discover how expats can explore this diverse culinary landscape through direct producer purchases, seasonal selections, and traditional pairings with Portuguese wines.

The Portugal Brief 12 Mar 2026

President Seguro's First Week: From Burned Villages to the Birthplace of a Nation

President Seguro's First Week: From Burned Villages to the Birthplace of a Nation

Three days into his presidency, António José Seguro has already sketched the broad outlines of a mandate that will look markedly different from his predecessor's. Where Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa governed through charisma and spontaneous selfies,...

The Portugal Brief 12 Mar 2026

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