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Experts are urging calm and careful consideration in light of recent media speculation about a possible draft proposal that could alter Portugal’s residency and citizenship timelines.

Between January and March, Portugal ordered the departure of fewer than 200 citizens of non-EU origin. 

The Airlines for Europe Association (A4E), which represents the largest airlines in Europe, has confirmed that they have started to apply the new rules on free baggage that can be taken into the cabin.

Immigrants without a citizen card, and who need the Tax Identification Number (NIF) to deal with employment procedures or open a bank account, can now apply to the Tax and Customs Authority through the online Tax Portal.

The authorities have hoisted the red flag on Praia da Velha, Praia dos Barcos and Praia do Seixal, in the district of Setúbal, following the appearance of debris due to a fuel spill that occurred on Tuesday, the local authority reported.

The municipality of Lagoa is undergoing one of the most transformative periods in its recent history. 

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In May, the unemployment rate stood at 6.3%, unchanged from the previous month and 0.1 percentage points lower than the same period last year. Meanwhile, the employed population increased by 2.6% year-on-year.

Single-storey 4-bedroom villa with swimming pool, in the Spatia Comporta Resort condominium, 1 hour from Lisbon, in the Municipality of Grândola. 

SNS units spent 465 million euros on the payment of 17.9 million hours of overtime in 2024, a year in which the contracting of medical services cost hospitals almost 230 million euros.

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In recent years, Portugal has vigorously promoted the country’s digitalization process. The “Digital Portugal 2030” strategy introduced by the government aims to build a more open, efficient and innovative economic system. Against this background, blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency market have gradually attracted mainstream attention.

The crypto market continues to shift with fresh momentum this July as traders scan the market for coins with strong technical setups and growth potential. Projects like Hyperliquid, Ondo, TRON, and BlockDAG are gaining attention for their recent developments and price movements.

Uber will launch the “Women Drivers” service, which will allow, in Lisbon, from next week, people to choose the possibility of traveling only with female drivers or transporting exclusively female passengers.

Airbnb provides Porto City Council with a digital portal that allows it to monitor listings in real time and quickly remove accommodations that do not comply with local legislation.

The Municipality of Lagoa held a meeting with various responsible authorities to express its continued concern over the frequent incidents occurring between Praia de Albandeira and Praia de Benagil, as well as the high daily influx of visitors to this part of the municipality.

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Buying a home in Portugal may feel like stepping into paradise – but behind picturesque facades, financial nightmares often lurk. Recent data from Habitissimo places the average cost of refurbishing a home in Portugal at a staggering €25,000. For unwary buyers, overlooking a hidden defect can quickly turn a dream purchase into a financial catastrophe.

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The districts of Bragança, Évora, Guarda, Vila Real and Beja are today under an orange warning due to continued hot weather, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

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Keep up to date with the location and times of the Public Security Police (PSP) speed radars in July – from North to South of the country, including Madeira and the Azores.

The price of a half dozen eggs has increased by almost 28% since January, reaching €2.06 at the end of June, according to data from DECO PROteste.

More than a third of Portuguese people say they are unaware of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare or have limited knowledge, but almost half are confident in the use of the technology and call for regulation and strict control.

An agreement between the D. Luís I Foundation (Casa das Histórias – Cascais Cultural Centre) and the Municipality of Lagos has formalised a partnership that will bring the temporary exhibition “Paula Rego: Neverland” to the Lagos Cultural Centre.

AstraZeneca has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Portugal with a new strategic investment in its global services hub located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. 

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has opened a space on its website today for “scheduling visa extensions”.

On Sunday, a new absolute extreme for the month of June in mainland Portugal was reached in Mora, Évora, with the meteorological station recording 46.6° Celsius.

At least 14 flights were cancelled today at Madeira International Airport, including arrivals and departures, and three were diverted to other airports due to strong winds in the east of the island, which have been affecting operations since Monday.

Europe’s EES launches a ‘passport in your pocket’ app, enabling non-EU travellers to upload passport information and selfies ahead of their arrival.

Two Portuguese companies, GMV and FHP, are playing pivotal roles in a major European space mission aimed at fighting climate change. 

Prices of houses for sale in Portugal continue to rise, having registered an 8% increase in June compared to the same month in 2024. 

Enrolment for students who are going into the 5th grade in September begins today and guardians must complete the process by July 11th.

The Air Force begins emergency medical transport today with four helicopters available 24 hours a day, a temporary operation that also involves two aircraft from the company Gulf Med, which will only operate during the day.

The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) and the National Republican Guard (GNR) are today beginning several actions to share good health practices among the population during the summer season, mainly due to the heat.

Ethereum and TRON, two of the most established blockchain networks, are showing signs of weakness as 2025 unfolds. For investors seeking consistent returns, these mixed signals can be frustrating. While they remain dominant in network usage and DeFi TVL, price trends in both are testing investor confidence. In contrast, new AI-driven projects like Web3 ai are stepping into the spotlight with real utility and powerful yield tools.

The Government wants less bureaucracy in public schools from September and has challenged teachers and non-teaching staff to contribute with suggestions through a form available until 9 July.

Leading an entire country for a few years is a steep learning curve, but it’s a useful experience. Being in power for a dozen years makes most leaders arrogant and careless, but some remain more or less functional. Being in power for more than thirty years just makes you stupid. Consider Cambodia’s Hun Sen and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

Although cataracts can emerge at any stage of life, people are much more likely to develop symptoms aged 60 and over. Many of us chalk increasingly blurry vision, faded colours and struggles with driving in the dark up to fatigue or age – but these subtle changes could be early signs of a cataract.

When it comes to identifying the best cryptos to buy today, it’s important to look at projects that offer real utility, meaningful engagement, and a plan that connects users with the product. BlockDAG leads in this space by combining its presale strategy with a task-based airdrop that rewards early involvement. The program benefits testers, social participants, and presale contributors alike.

Southern Europe has been recording a persistent heat wave, which reached an unprecedented geographic extent in France and extended from the Balkans to England.

The group “Airport out, Lisbon improves” has called for a gathering of citizens on Wednesday, in protest against the “inaction of the authorities” in the face of the noise and pollution caused by Lisbon airport.

The Minister of Environment and Energy has said that she will present a set of measures in response to the blackout on 28 April and ruled out the possibility of anomalies with increased consumption due to high temperatures.

The Azores recorded more than 444,800 overnight stays in tourist accommodation in May, an increase of 3.1% compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Regional Statistics Service (SREA).

Lagos Food Fest returns from July 3rd to 6th at Jardim da Constituição, from 12pm to midnight.