Portugal Launches New Citizenship Platform To Accelerate Nationality Applications
The Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) launches a new online citizenship platform to help speed up nationality applications in Portugal. This platform aims to make the process faster by…
Portugal’s Prime Minister And President Visit Wildfire Hit Regions To Announce Government Aid
In September, wildfires burned northern and central region of Portugal. In order to give government aid, the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro visited…
24 People Have Been Arrested As Suspects For Starting Forest Fire According To Minister Of Justice
The Government of Portugal has arrested 24 people as suspects for starting the forest fire. The fires in Portugal have caused a lot of damage to property and the lives…
President Of The Chega Party Says Demonstration Against Uncontrolled Immigration Is Just A Start
The President of the Chega Party believes that the demonstration against uncontrolled immigration is just a starting point. There was a large protest by the people against the increase in…
Third Earthquake Felt in the Azores in Three Hours
Terceira Island just experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, and it's not the first tremor today. It was the third quake to hit the island in just about three hours! The…
Lisbon Hosts CHEGA’s Protest Against Uncontrolled Immigration In Portugal
In Lisbon, on a sunny day, around 3,000 people came out for a protest. This protest against uncontrolled immigration was organized by the right-wing political party CHEGA. Their message was…
Municipality Of Faro Has Launched Algarve Participatory Budget (OP) For 2024-2025
For 2024-2025, the Municipality of Faro has started the Algarve Participatory Budget (OP). This program invites citizens, employees, and students to participate in a role about the future of their…
The Spainish Supermarket Chain Mercadona Will Be Opened In Lisbon Portugal By 2025
The Spanish brand Mercadona has announced they will open their store in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. This store will be opened at the heart of the city by the year…
Portugal’s Bank Appraisals For Housing Increase By 8.2% In 2024
In August, the average price of bank appraisals for housing in Portugal was 1,664 euros per square meter. This is a 126 euro gain over the same period last year…
Economists Raise Concerns About Portugal Minimum Wage
Bringing the Portugal minimum wage closer to the average wage poses risks, as economists warn it may increase the number of minimum wage earners and limit wage progressions. The Government…
