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The European Union’s Pay Transparency Directive has come into force in Portugal, introducing new rules for both employers and job seekers. Companies can no longer ask candidates about their previous salaries, while employees now have the right to request information on the average pay for their role and comparable positions within the company. Employers must… Continue reading Employers in Portugal have been required to disclose salaries in job postings since June 7
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A One-Day Limmud in Lisbon — and the First-Ever Russian-Language Track
On June 14, Lisbon hosted a one-day Limmud event, and it was a particularly special occasion. For those unfamiliar with it, Limmud (from the Hebrew word for “learning”) is an international movement dedicated to Jewish education and culture. There is no distinction between “teachers” and “students”: everyone can be both a participant and a speaker.… Continue reading A One-Day Limmud in Lisbon — and the First-Ever Russian-Language Track
What country do you think has seen the highest number of strikes in the EU since the start of the year?
If it feels like news about strikes in Portugal has been appearing with unusual frequency lately, that’s because it has. According to a Euronews ranking compiled using data from Strike Tracker and official labour relations statistics from national authorities, including Portugal’s DGERT, Portugal emerged as the country with the highest number of strikes among a… Continue reading What country do you think has seen the highest number of strikes in the EU since the start of the year?
The Portuguese government is offering subsidies of up to €4,000 for the purchase of an electric car, bicycle, or electric scooter. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply
On June 11, Portugal launched a new phase of its Green Mobility (Mobilidade Verde) support programme, administered by the Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental). The initiative has been allocated €10 million, with authorities planning to channel up to €20 million into electric mobility incentives throughout 2026. Importantly, the programme is open to anyone legally residing in… Continue reading The Portuguese government is offering subsidies of up to €4,000 for the purchase of an electric car, bicycle, or electric scooter. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply
Europe Is Drinking Less Beer. Portugal Is Doing the Opposite
Across much of Europe, beer consumption continues to decline, but Portugal is still moving against the trend. In traditionally beer-loving countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belgium, Germany and Austria, people have been drinking less beer. In Slovakia, average consumption has fallen to around 48 litres per person per year, down from nearly 63… Continue reading Europe Is Drinking Less Beer. Portugal Is Doing the Opposite
June 12: Lisbon Takes to the Streets — What You Need to Know About the City’s Biggest Parade of the Year
Tomorrow marks the start of the most important festive night of the year in Lisbon. At the heart of it are the Marchas Populares, the traditional parade held in honor of Saint Anthony (Santo António), the city’s patron saint. While many visitors describe it as a carnival, the Portuguese see it quite differently. It is… Continue reading June 12: Lisbon Takes to the Streets — What You Need to Know About the City’s Biggest Parade of the Year
Portugal Introduces New Rules for Setting Taxi Fares
Portugal has published new rules governing the calculation of taxi fares. The changes will take effect in 10 days and are intended to make the pricing system more transparent while ensuring that fares better reflect operators’ actual costs. The main change concerns the pricing model itself. The initial flag-fall fare (bandeirada) will be lower than… Continue reading Portugal Introduces New Rules for Setting Taxi Fares
ZNA Gathering 2026: The Festival Where Music Lives That You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
From July 15 to 22, the shores of Lake Montargil in Portugal’s Portalegre nature reserve will host the anniversary edition of ZNA Gathering, an event widely regarded within the trance community as the mecca of old-school Goa trance. It is essentially the world’s only major non-commercial festival dedicated entirely to the trance sound of the… Continue reading ZNA Gathering 2026: The Festival Where Music Lives That You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
Heat Returns: Temperatures in Portugal Set to Reach 40°C
Anyone who was complaining about the wind and chilly nights may soon be wishing for cooler weather again. Portugal is heading back into a spell of intense heat. According to forecasts from IPMA, temperatures across many parts of the country are expected to range between 35°C and 40°C through Saturday, June 13. The warming trend… Continue reading Heat Returns: Temperatures in Portugal Set to Reach 40°C
Microsoft Is Building One of Europe’s Largest AI Hubs South of Lisbon
Portugal is positioning itself not only as a user of artificial intelligence technologies but also as a host for the infrastructure that powers them. In the city of Sines, about 150 kilometers south of Lisbon, one of Europe’s largest AI campuses is under construction, with a total investment of €8.6 billion. The first building is… Continue reading Microsoft Is Building One of Europe’s Largest AI Hubs South of Lisbon
