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Buying property off-plan in Portugal is becoming increasingly common, especially in areas where completed homes are in short supply. This is particularly true in Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras, Porto and the Algarve. According to Idealista, developments still under construction attract more buyer enquiries on average than newly built homes that have already been completed. In many… Continue reading Why More Buyers in Portugal Are Purchasing Homes Before They Are Built
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Mafra Palace to Reopen in July After the Largest Restoration Project in Its History
After two years of conservation and restoration work, Portugal’s National Palace of Mafra is finally set to reopen to visitors in July. The project marks the most extensive restoration campaign in the history of the monument, which was commissioned by King João V in the 18th century. The €7.3 million project was financed through Portugal’s… Continue reading Mafra Palace to Reopen in July After the Largest Restoration Project in Its History
Housing Prices More Than Doubled in 157 Portuguese Regions Since 2017
In its June Economic Bulletin published this month, the Bank of Portugal noted that housing prices in Sintra, Seixal, Barreiro, Moita and Setúbal rose by more than 200% between 2017 and 2025. Portuguese households also expect prices to continue rising. According to the survey, housing prices could increase by a further 7% over the next… Continue reading Housing Prices More Than Doubled in 157 Portuguese Regions Since 2017
Portugal Migration Reform: AIMA Reports Progress, but Rules May Become Stricter
The Portuguese government says that 75% of its Migration Action Plan, which consists of 41 measures, has already been implemented. For applicants, this means more staff at AIMA, a greater number of available appointments, and a gradual shift from tackling the accumulated backlog toward a more predictable and stable system. At the same time, parliament… Continue reading Portugal Migration Reform: AIMA Reports Progress, but Rules May Become Stricter
Portugal May Further Cut Personal Income Tax and Lower Corporate Tax to 17%
Portugal’s Finance Minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, has confirmed that the government intends to continue reducing the tax burden if public finances allow it. Speaking at a conference organized by the newspaper Diário de Notícias in Lisbon, the minister said that personal income tax rates for individuals earning more than €40,000 per year remain high compared… Continue reading Portugal May Further Cut Personal Income Tax and Lower Corporate Tax to 17%
Power Arena 2026: One of Portugal’s Largest Motorsport Festivals Returns to Santarém
Power Arena 2026 will take place from July 17 to 19 at the CNEMA venue in Santarém, bringing together car enthusiasts, motorcycle fans and motorsport lovers from across Portugal. Organizers expect more than 30,000 visitors. The three-day program includes drift competitions, burnout shows, motocross, tuning exhibitions, live concerts and on-site camping. The festival opens at… Continue reading Power Arena 2026: One of Portugal’s Largest Motorsport Festivals Returns to Santarém
The number of foreign students in Portugal’s schools has nearly quadrupled over the past decade
Over the past ten years, the number of students with foreign citizenship enrolled in Portugal’s public schools has risen by 283%. Today, one in seven schoolchildren in the country is a foreign national, and the education system is increasingly facing challenges related to the integration of new arrivals. According to a study by the EDULOG… Continue reading The number of foreign students in Portugal’s schools has nearly quadrupled over the past decade
Young Professionals in Portugal Among the Most Highly Qualified in the EU
Over the past three decades, Portugal has made remarkable progress in education, and today the country’s young people rank among the most highly qualified professionals in the European Union. However, significant disparities in educational opportunities still lie beneath this success. According to the EDULOG Foundation’s Annual Education Balance 2026 report, 43% of Portuguese citizens aged… Continue reading Young Professionals in Portugal Among the Most Highly Qualified in the EU
Portugal Once Again Recognised as One of the World’s Safest Countries
Portugal ranked seventh in the 2026 Global Peace Index, once again securing its place among the safest countries in the world. The ranking is compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace, which assesses more than 160 countries based on safety, social stability and levels of conflict. This year’s top five were Iceland, Ireland,… Continue reading Portugal Once Again Recognised as One of the World’s Safest Countries
Portugal May Face Electricity Shortages Despite Betting on Power for the New Economy
Portugal has made significant progress in expanding the share of renewable energy in its power sector, but serious risks to the reliability of electricity supply remain. According to a recent report by the Direção-Geral de Energia e Geologia (DGEG), Portugal could face periods of electricity shortages within the next few years unless additional measures are… Continue reading Portugal May Face Electricity Shortages Despite Betting on Power for the New Economy
