Chega becomes Portugal's third political force
The Chega party is now considered the country's third political force, with 13.2 % of voting intentions in the latest polls.
Policy
January 30 election, will Portugal make the ghosts vote?
For years, the "dead" were to blame. Now, they say, it seems to be the emigrants' fault. The phenomenon of ghost voters, who number over a million this year, distorts abstention figures and can even "skew" the number of MPs per constituency.
The President of the Portuguese Republic dissolves the Parliament
A week and a day after the rejection of the 2022 budget, the President of the Portuguese Republic decided to dissolve the Assembly of the Republic and call elections for January 30, 2022.
Marcelo addresses the nation today at 8pm
issolution of Parliament and the date of early parliamentary elections, after hearing the parties and the Council of State.
Costa invites young people to return to Portugal
António Costa during a visit to Vila Real as part of next month's mayoral elections. To invite young people to return to Portugal, stressing that they "are welcome" and will have "more support" if they return inland.
Budget 2021, what the Portuguese government plans
If the 2021 budget passes in state, next year could bring new social support, wage and pension increases, and relief from the IRS.
The government is preparing for a second wave
The Council of Ministers announced last Thursday that the whole of mainland Portugal would return to an emergency situation from September 15.
The President of the Portuguese Republic to reject the aid to managing partners
A sad news fell yesterday at the end of the day, we had announced to you on May 7, that the government was studying in the parliament an amendment allowing the managing partners and auto entrepreneur to benefit from a financial aid complementary to the one of the social security linked to the covid-19.
State studies adjustment of IRC payments
The Minister of Economy revealed earlier this week that the government will propose a change in the calculation of the IRC payment to adapt to the circumstances of the pandemic.
Managing partners in Portugal benefit from a new aid
Just like the self-employed, the government should vote this Thursday a new aid related to the pandemic, allowing the managing partners to breathe a little.
New social aid for the self-employed in Portugal
Some trades are still facing great difficulties and the Portuguese government has just implemented a new social aid for the self-employed in Portugal, which should be voted this Thursday at the Council of Ministers.
Aid for micro-businesses can go up to 5000 euros
As part of the support measures in place to help businesses cope with the economic situation and as part of the recovery of micro-enterprises. The government is providing non-refundable grants of up to 80 % for investments to create pandemic-friendly health conditions.
deconfinement phases begin on May 4
We spoke to you about it a few days ago in an article, the government has just communicated on the progress of the deconfinement which should if all goes well begin on May 4.
How the government is preparing for deconfinement in Portugal
The exit from containment is being prepared and the Council of Ministers is preparing the deconfinement in Portugal after several weeks of containment.
THE REFORM OF THE NON-HABITUAL RESIDENT STATUS IS NOT A BAD THING
We have been announcing it to you since December and it is in this end of January 2020 that things have become concrete. The socialist government has made a proposal for a law for the 2020 budget, which will definitively reform the non-habitual resident status of foreign retirees, of course if it is voted.
THE GOVERNMENT PRESENTS A PROJECT TO REFORM THE STATUS OF NHS
A few days ago, we told you that the Portuguese government was thinking about a reform of the status of non-habitual resident. This rumor has been confirmed yesterday.
PORTUGAL TARGETS RECORD BUDGET SURPLUS IN 2020
Portugal set a target on Tuesday of achieving a budget surplus in 2020 for the first time in 45 years of democracy, thanks to solid economic growth.
SALARY INCREASES BY 6% IN 2020
Portugal's minimum wage will increase by almost 6 % in 2020, the socialist government announced on Wednesday. It will rise to 740 euros gross per month over 12 months from the current 700.
THE COASTA GOVERNMENT LOSES THE MAJORITY
Antonio Costa, who has just been re-elected, unveiled his new government a few days ago. Unlike his first term, this time he should not be in possession of the majority, we explain.
THE PORTUGUESE GOVERNMENT WANTS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE
The new government of Antonio Costa, has as its main objective to increase the minimum wage by 25% over 4 years.
ELECTION IN PORTUGAL
Yesterday Sunday was held the legislative elections in Portugal to elect the new government for the next 4 years. Antonio Costa, the outgoing Prime Minister, was on the list for a second term.
THE FRENCH LANGUAGE BACK IN PORTUGAL
An article written by Portuguese academics was published in the newspaper Público to note that the French language in Portugal is on the rise.
PORTUGUESE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
On October 6, the Portuguese people will go to the polls to elect the 230 members of the Portuguese National Assembly and the Prime Minister.
LABOR CODE WHAT'S CHANGING IN OCTOBER
Labor Code in Portugal, what changes on October 1, 2019 The reform of part of the labor code in Portugal will have a direct impact on the labor market. Both for the... Read More "LABOR CODE WHAT'S CHANGING IN OCTOBER
SCHOOL EDUCATION, PORTUGAL AS AN EXAMPLE
Portugal was still in 31st place in the international Pisa ranking (2012). This organization evaluates every three years the achievements of 15 year old students in reading and science.
STRIKE OF FUEL TRANSPORTERS IN PORTUGAL
On August 12, a strike of fuel transporters in Portugal began. The government of António Costa decided to put the country in energy crisis and these until August 21.
PROGRAMA REGRESSAR
Portugal continues its desire to make immigrants return to the country. The government has just announced its intention to offer 6,500 euros to emigrants who decide to come and work in Portugal.
THE DEMOGRAPHIC DECLINE IN PORTUGAL
Historically, Portugal has always been a country where its population left to immigrate to other countries. Since the 2007 crisis, this demographic decline has accelerated.
LOCAL HOUSING DOWN 40% IN PORTO
The number of new local housing license applications in the municipality of Porto fell by 40% in the first quarter of 2019. Tourism in the city remains in very good health
10 YEARS WITHOUT A SALARY INCREASE IN PORTUGAL
Prime Minister Antonio Costa is threatening to resign if Parliament passes a law to raise teachers' salaries.
PORTUGAL RETURNS TO SAFE HARBOR
PORTUGAL RETURNS TO SAFE HARBOR! The Troika-led austerity program resulted in a 78 billion euro loan, which did nothing to help. Young people were leaving the country, the... Read More "PORTUGAL RETURNS TO SAFE HARBOR
PORTUGAL A COUNTRY WITHOUT POPULISM
The European elections are approaching and Brussels fears a populist tsunami across the continent.
TOURISM BOOMS IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL
In 2017, Portugal broke records in terms of tourist numbers and revenue. It welcomed more than 23M tourists and 50M passengers at its airports. While... Read More "TOURISM BOOMS IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL
THE JOB MARKET IN PORTUGAL
THE PORTUGUESE JOB MARKET Portugal is a popular destination for French expatriates. Proximity, quality of life, economic development, tax advantages, etc. What's more, Portugal's economic situation makes it... Read More "THE JOB MARKET IN PORTUGAL
PORTUGAL IN GOOD ECONOMIC SHAPE
Since emerging from the crisis in 2014, the strength of the Portuguese economy has not wavered. Even if the country, which has not escaped the general slowdown, suffered a slowdown at the end of the year. Growth... Read More "PORTUGAL IN GOOD ECONOMIC SHAPE
WHAT WILL CHANGE IN 2019 IN PORTUGAL
Last October, the legislature passed the 2019 state budget proposal.
PORTUGAL WANTS ITS EXILES TO RETURN
The Portuguese government wants to encourage its expatriates to return home
MAJ: PORTUGAL WILL PAY THE DEBT TO THE IMF
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that Portugal will pay its entire debt to the IMF by the end of the year.
PORTUGAL PRESENTS ITS 2019 BUDGET
Everyone in Europe has their eyes on Italy's budget, which seems unacceptable to Europe. But this week, much more discreetly, Portugal released its 2019 budget.
PORTUGAL TOWARDS A HISTORIC LOW DEFICIT
Portugal's Socialist government pledged on Tuesday to achieve the lowest budget deficit in its history in 2019.
Portugal believes in the future again
On this sunny morning, it's hard to make your way through Rua da Prata, in the heart of Lisbon. A bunch of Japanese pensioners are squeezed in front of the window of a traditional cannery, where the recipes of sardines... Read More "Portugal believes in the future again
Augusto Santos Silva explains Portugal's successful exit from the crisis
Portugal's Foreign Minister explains how the country, Europe's weakest link two years ago. has successfully emerged from the crisis. Is there a Portuguese economic miracle? I don't think so. It's... Read More "Augusto Santos Silva explains Portugal's successful exit from the crisis
