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Storm Regina Grounds Madeira: 50 Flights Cancelled as Depression Sweeps Portugal

Storm Regina Grounds Madeira: 50 Flights Cancelled as Depression Sweeps Portugal

Depression Regina swept across Portugal on Monday, delivering the kind of weather disruption that turns travel plans into logistical nightmares. By mid-morning, Madeira International Airport had already cancelled 50 flights — 26 arrivals and...

The Portugal Brief 02 Mar 2026

Portugal Leaps to Third in Global Digital Government Rankings

Portugal Leaps to Third in Global Digital Government Rankings

Portugal has climbed from 11th to 3rd place in the OECD's Digital Government Index 2025, an eight-place jump that places the country among the global leaders in public sector digital transformation. The result, published last week, validates years...

The Portugal Brief 02 Mar 2026

Portuguese Real Estate Enters a New Cycle: Less Speculation, More Strategy

Portuguese Real Estate Enters a New Cycle: Less Speculation, More Strategy

Portugal's commercial real estate market hit 2.8 billion euros in investment during 2025, a 21% increase over the previous year and comfortably above the historical average, according to the latest report from JLL. But the headline figure matters...

The Portugal Brief 02 Mar 2026

IRS Deadline Alert: Tomorrow Is the Last Day to Validate Your 2025 Invoices

IRS Deadline Alert: Tomorrow Is the Last Day to Validate Your 2025 Invoices

If you haven't yet logged into the Portal das Finanças to validate your invoices, the clock is ticking. Monday, March 2, is the final deadline for taxpayers in Portugal to confirm and classify their 2025 receipts on the e-Fatura platform — a step...

The Portugal Brief 01 Mar 2026

New Inspection Rules Take Effect Today: 87,000 Cars With Pending Recalls Could Fail

New Inspection Rules Take Effect Today: 87,000 Cars With Pending Recalls Could Fail

Starting today, March 1, Portugal's Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) has introduced a significant change to the country's vehicle inspection regime. Cars with unresolved manufacturer recall campaigns will now automatically fail their...

The Portugal Brief 01 Mar 2026

31 Million Tourists, One Uncomfortable Question: Has Portugal Reached Its Limit?

31 Million Tourists, One Uncomfortable Question: Has Portugal Reached Its Limit?

Portugal welcomed 31 million tourists in 2025, shattering previous records and cementing the country's status as one of Europe's most desirable destinations. Tourism revenues reached 29 billion euros. The national accommodation sector registered...

The Portugal Brief 01 Mar 2026

War in Iran: What the Strait of Hormuz Closure Means for Portugal's Energy Bills

War in Iran: What the Strait of Hormuz Closure Means for Portugal's Energy Bills

The joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran that began on Saturday have already produced consequences that will ripple across the Atlantic. Within hours of the initial bombardment of Tehran and seven other Iranian cities, Iran moved to close the...

The Portugal Brief 01 Mar 2026

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