Portuguese expect difficulties maintaining their standard of life in 2024
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…
Portugal ranking 5th country in the world where companies find it hardest to hire
Out of 41 countries, Portugal is the fifth most difficult place to hire workers. The health and life sciences sector suffers the most from a shortage of talent. Portugal is…
Government not to compensate Algarve tourism businesses for water cut
The government announced on Wednesday that the Algarve will see water cuts of 25% in agriculture and 15% in the urban sector, which includes tourism, in order to preserve water…
Porto-Lisbon high-speed train ticket should cost 25€
It is estimated that a single high-speed train carries around 500 passengers. A Porto-Lisbon train ticket on the high-speed line, which will connect the cities in around an hour and…
‘Against Islamization’ demonstration planned for February 3rd in Lisbon
Planned far-right demonstration worries immigrants and authorities There is great concern about a planned far-right demonstration in Lisbon, Portugal, scheduled for February 3rd, with a focus on protesting against the…
Fentanyl consumption on the rise in Portugal
Increase in fentanyl use and addiction in Portugal. There is a concerning increase in fentanyl use and addiction in Portugal. A drug that has been responsible for a proliferation of…
IRS automatically rejects foreigners’ applications for tax benefits
The Tax Authority is rejecting applications for the more favorable transitional regime for non-habitual residents and is only then asking interested parties to provide proof of eligibility. The tax authorities…
Wind energy reaches a new high in Portugal
Portugal has been breaking records when it comes to renewable energy. According to recent data from REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, renewable energy, specifically wind power, once again reached a…
Did you know: Portugal in WW1 – Part 1
Not many know about the involvement of Portugal in World War 1, side by side with Great Britain and its allies. The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28…
The Iberian lynx has increased its genetic diversity
Thanks to genetic exchange, the Iberian lynx is more diverse now than it was 4,000 years ago, a finding that will help to decide on future conservation strategies for the…