Counterfeit olive oil? It’s a reality in Portugal
Olive oil is increasingly scarce and prices are very high. And some people are taking advantage of this to try and make money. How? By counterfeiting it and selling it…
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Olive oil is increasingly scarce and prices are very high. And some people are taking advantage of this to try and make money. How? By counterfeiting it and selling it…
During 2023, 16,723 counterfeit banknotes were seized in Portugal, an increase on the previous year. This figure represents 3.68% of the total seized in the Eurosystem, i.e. the amount of…
The European Commission notified Portugal January 25 that the country has not communicated the transposition of the directive on credit managers and credit purchasers, with consumer protection safeguards, giving it…
The real estate market is still buzzing, with prices not slowing down much. The shortage of supply, together with rising interest rates, is increasing the pressure on the Portuguese. In…
Wages are expected to increase, on average, 4% in the private sector this year, below the benchmark set in the Social consultation. Inflation, the risk of economic recession and talent…
“Complaints are daily.” Scams with contractors shoot up in Lisbon and Porto and despair owners: there are those who receive the deposit and do not even start the works. Scams…
Until the end of April, calls for support for Portuguese companies will be launched (namely for Incentives for the Qualification of Human Resources). Compete 2030 reveals what they are (and…
Are companies obliged to increase workers’ salaries? In what situations? And what can the employees expect? This article explains everything you need to know. First, the answer to the most…
The majority (53%) of those surveyed expect to live worse in 2024. Half of the people who took part in a survey on expectations and intentions for 2024 admitted to…
Understanding how much you will pay in IMI is essential to ensuring a balanced family budget. The Municipal Property Tax (IMI) is an annual tax levied on the ownership of…