40% of tax will be needed for pensions in Portugal

With the reduction in the working population associated with aging and the prospect of stabilization in the tax burden, Portugal will, within two and a half decades, be at the top of the list of European Union countries whose public finances will face the …

UK founders are building their empires in Portugal

Porto’s charm meets real business growth. Credit: Irina Petrichei from Pexels via Canva.com A British AI firm, Humanotion, has picked Portugal for its new European headquarters. It is setting up shop in Porto, building an AI research centre focused on …

Football: Makati FC finishes second at Portugal tilt

Inside St Andrew’s: Forgotten man jets to Portugal as Birmingham City make two key hires

Alfie Chang is among those who boarded Birmingham City’s plane to Portugal on Monday. Blues have jetted out to the Algarve for a seven-day training camp as pre-season ramps up for Chris Davies and his troops. The squad encountered a series of issues when …

Gomes rescues Portugal dream with late equaliser to deny Italy victory

There was drama in Geneva as Diana Gomes struck late to salvage Portugal’s European Championship hopes. In a breathtaking conclusion to the match, Cristiana Girelli thought she had sent Italy through to the quarter-finals. Francisco Neto’s side piled on …

Portugal's Euro campaign still alive after 1-1 draw with Italy

GENEVA, Switzerland :A last-gasp equaliser by Portugal's Diana Gomes against Italy in a thrilling 1-1 draw kept her country's Women's Euro campaign alive as her strike cancelled out a stunning second-half goal by Cristiana Girelli on Monday. Le …

Irish reminded over five pills that could land you in Spain, Portugal and Italy jails

If you're thinking of flying to popular destinations like Portugal, Spain, and Italy, you'll need to make sure any pills or other medication you take are legal in those countries. Irish tourists could end up in trouble with local authorities if …

Increase in Portugal’s debt interest: Here’s what you need to know

The interest rates on Portuguese sovereign debt increased today for two, five, and 10-year bonds compared to Monday’s session. At 08:20 in Lisbon, the 10-year bond yield rose to 3.120%, up from 3.050% on Monday. Similarly, the five-year bond yield …

How does Portugal rank with the shadow economy?

The global informal, also known as the shadow economy, moves around one billion euros annually, fuelled by criminal activities and undeclared transactions. It is estimated that this black economy represents around 11.8% of global GDP, and in Portugal, it …

TAP Air Portugal is offering incredible fares to Tinseltown

TAP Air Portugal is offering an incredible promotion to Los Angeles until 9 July, with prices starting from €549 euros (£473), including taxes, for round-trips to California. This promotion – valid for flights between August 18, 2025 and March 30, 2026 – …