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Inheritance, Wills, and Estate Planning in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know in 2026

Inheritance, Wills, and Estate Planning in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know in 2026

Portugal has no inheritance tax — one of the most surprising facts for expats moving from countries where estate taxes can consume 40% or more of a legacy. But "no inheritance tax" doesn't mean "no tax," and the Portuguese succession system has...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Getting a Mortgage in Portugal: Complete Expat Guide for 2026

Getting a Mortgage in Portugal: Complete Expat Guide for 2026

Buying property in Portugal is one of the biggest financial decisions an expat can make — and for most, that means navigating the Portuguese mortgage market. The good news: Portuguese banks actively lend to non-residents, interest rates are...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Os Lobos Crush Spain 26-7 to Reach Rugby European Championship Final

Os Lobos Crush Spain 26-7 to Reach Rugby European Championship Final

Portugal's national rugby team delivered one of the most complete performances in its recent history on Sunday afternoon, demolishing Spain 26-7 at the Estadio do Restelo in Lisbon to reach the final of the Rugby Europe Championship 2026. A...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Oil Hits $100 as Hormuz Crisis Deepens, and Portugal's Drivers Are Paying the Price

Oil Hits $100 as Hormuz Crisis Deepens, and Portugal's Drivers Are Paying the Price

Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel on Monday for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continued to choke global energy markets. For Portugal -- a country that imports every drop of oil...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Antonio Jose Seguro Sworn In as Portugal's 21st President, Pledges to End Political Instability

Antonio Jose Seguro Sworn In as Portugal's 21st President, Pledges to End Political Instability

Antonio Jose Seguro took the oath of office on Monday morning at the Assembly of the Republic, becoming Portugal's 21st President in a ceremony attended by 580 guests, dozens of foreign heads of state, and more than 100 accredited journalists. The...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Portugal's AI Startup Scene Gathers Momentum as Investors and Incubators Converge

Portugal's AI Startup Scene Gathers Momentum as Investors and Incubators Converge

Something is stirring in Portugal's startup ecosystem, and artificial intelligence is at the centre of it. In the space of a single week, Lisbon played host to the country's largest angel investment gathering, the EU opened applications for AI...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

Bandidos do Cante Win Festival da Cancao and Will Represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026

Bandidos do Cante Win Festival da Cancao and Will Represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026

After three weeks of competition, Portugal has its Eurovision entry. Bandidos do Cante, a vocal group from Beja in the Alentejo, won the Festival da Canção on Saturday night with their song "Rosa," securing Portugal's spot at the...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

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