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The Ministry of Education has announced a phased application schedule for the 2026/27 academic year, starting on April 22. Applications for preschool and first grade run until June 1; for grades 6–9 and 11 from June 16 to 29; for grades 2–5 from July 1 to 13; and for grades 10 and 12 from July… Continue reading Education Ministry Approves Application Schedule for School Enrollment for the 2026/27 Academic Year
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Digital Accident Reporting via the e-Segurnet App Replaces Paper Forms
The e-Segurnet mobile app enables drivers to fully replace the traditional paper accident report and is officially accepted by all insurance companies in the country. Users can enter driver, vehicle and insurance details, upload photos from the scene and rely on geolocation to record exact coordinates. The app provides pre-set accident diagram templates and allows… Continue reading Digital Accident Reporting via the e-Segurnet App Replaces Paper Forms
Deposit Return Scheme for Beverage Packaging to Launch on April 10
Starting April 10, a deposit return scheme will be introduced for beverage packaging, adding €0.10 to the price of aluminum cans and plastic bottles. The surcharge is refundable when containers are returned at designated collection points. The system, named Volta, revives a concept similar to the refundable bottle deposits used between the 1960s and 1990s.… Continue reading Deposit Return Scheme for Beverage Packaging to Launch on April 10
Self-Employed Workers Must File Quarterly Income Declaration Online by April 30
Self-employed workers are required to submit their income declaration for January–March by April 30 via the Segurança Social portal. According to Instituto Nacional de Estatística data cited by Observador, there were around 773,000 such workers in 2025. The process is fully online and does not require in-person visits; users simply log into their account and… Continue reading Self-Employed Workers Must File Quarterly Income Declaration Online by April 30
A Quarter of Housing in Portugal Was Purchased by Foreign Buyers in 2025
In 2025, foreign buyers accounted for around 25% of all real estate transactions in Portugal. The total number of such purchases reached 41,086, marking a 6.6% increase year-on-year. Brazilian nationals were the most active group, acquiring approximately 9,800 properties. They were followed by buyers from Angola and France. The strongest year-on-year growth, exceeding 25%, was… Continue reading A Quarter of Housing in Portugal Was Purchased by Foreign Buyers in 2025
Quinta: History, Meaning and Modern Role of Traditional Estates
A quinta is a traditional type of property closely tied to local culture and rural life. Originally, the term referred to country estates with vineyards and farmland passed down through generations. Its name derives from the Latin “quintus” (“fifth”), reflecting a medieval system in which farmers owed one-fifth of their harvest to feudal lords. By… Continue reading Quinta: History, Meaning and Modern Role of Traditional Estates
AIMA Automatically Extends Residence Application Certificates by 60 Days
AIMA has extended the validity of certificates confirming residence permit renewal applications by an additional 60 days, cancelling their scheduled expiration on April 15. The measure applies to applicants whose residence cards expired before June 30, 2025, and whose cases are still pending. These certificates will remain valid until a final decision is issued and… Continue reading AIMA Automatically Extends Residence Application Certificates by 60 Days
Portugal Tightens Citizenship Rules
A View on the situation by ERG Family Office & Legal which provides a wide range of consulting services for companies and clients of all sizes — from small local businesses to large multinational corporations: Portugal’s Parliament has approved a landmark reform of the Nationality Law, significantly reshaping the country’s path to citizenship. The decree… Continue reading Portugal Tightens Citizenship Rules
Document Checks on Migrants in Portugal
Document checks by GNR officers and migration authorities in Portugal remain relatively infrequent but signal a gradual shift in immigration control policies. During routine inspections, individuals are asked standard questions about their length of stay, employment, or studies. However, a passport alone is no longer sufficient. Foreign nationals are now expected to carry a residence… Continue reading Document Checks on Migrants in Portugal
New Rules for Booking Appointments with SNS Doctors
A new system, SINACC, has been introduced to replace the previous waiting list management mechanism in SNS. Its goal is to ensure patient access to specialists based on clinical priority and within guaranteed timeframes. Referrals for initial specialist visits are now issued exclusively through a unified electronic database, which prevents duplicate bookings. Waiting lists are… Continue reading New Rules for Booking Appointments with SNS Doctors
