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Portugal's Tourism Sector Adds 18 Percent More Jobs as Industry Shows Resilience

Portugal's Tourism Sector Adds 18 Percent More Jobs as Industry Shows Resilience

New data from BARTURS reveals Portugal's tourism employment grew 18% between 2023 and 2024, with 73% of workers staying in the same company for over three years—signaling a maturing sector with surprising stability.

The Portugal Brief 01 Apr 2026

Portugal's Rental Laws: What Tenants Need to Know in 2026

Portugal's Rental Laws: What Tenants Need to Know in 2026

Two Types of Rental Contracts Portugal's rental market operates under two main contract types, each governed by different laws: 1. Short-Term Rentals (Alojamento Local — AL) Tourist rentals, typically via Airbnb, Booking.com, or other platforms. Maximum stay: up to 30 days. These are not covered by tenant protection

Glenn Thrift 31 Mar 2026

How to Register with a Centro de Saúde (Portuguese Health Center)

How to Register with a Centro de Saúde (Portuguese Health Center)

What Is a Centro de Saúde? A Centro de Saúde is Portugal's neighborhood health center—your gateway to the country's public healthcare system, the SNS (Serviço Nacional de Saúde). Think of it as the Portuguese equivalent of a GP clinic, but with a broader scope: preventive

Glenn Thrift 31 Mar 2026

Understanding Portugal's Social Security System for Expats (2026)

Understanding Portugal's Social Security System for Expats (2026)

What Is Segurança Social? Portugal's social security system—Segurança Social—is the country's comprehensive safety net covering healthcare contributions, pensions, unemployment benefits, family allowances, and sickness pay. If you work in Portugal, you'll contribute to it. If you qualify, you'll benefit from

Glenn Thrift 31 Mar 2026

Portugal's IMI Property Tax Explained: What Expats Need to Know in 2026

Portugal's IMI Property Tax Explained: What Expats Need to Know in 2026

If you own property in Portugal, you'll pay IMI ( Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis )—the municipal property tax charged annually by your local câmara municipal (town hall). Whether you're buying your first Portuguese home or already own investment...

The Portugal Brief 31 Mar 2026

Portugal's Inflation Accelerates to 2.7 Percent in March as Energy Shock Takes Hold

Portugal's Inflation Accelerates to 2.7 Percent in March as Energy Shock Takes Hold

Portugal's inflation rate jumped to 2.7 percent in March 2026, the highest level since August 2025, according to a preliminary estimate published today by Statistics Portugal (INE). The surge marks a sharp acceleration from February's 2.1 percent...

The Portugal Brief 31 Mar 2026

Portugal's Housing Prices Surged 17.6% in 2025 — The Highest Annual Increase Ever Recorded. What Happens If the ECB Hikes Rates Again?

Portugal's Housing Prices Surged 17.6% in 2025 — The Highest Annual Increase Ever Recorded. What Happens If the ECB Hikes Rates Again?

Portuguese housing prices surged 17.6% in 2025 , the highest annual increase ever recorded in the country's available statistical series, according to data released last week by the Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE). The increase — up 8.5...

The Portugal Brief 31 Mar 2026

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