Portugal’s retirement age will increase once more.
In 2027, the retirement age will increase again to 66 years and 11 months. This was confirmed by a decree published in the Official Gazette today, which aligns with previous calculations by ECO based on life expectancy data from the National Institute for Statistics (INE). Additionally, the reduction rate for early retirees will become worse, […]
Portugal’s Parliament Approves Burqa Ban for Women’s Protection
Portugal Moves to Ban Burqas in Public Spaces Portugal is set to implement a ban on burqas worn for “sexual or religious motives,” with significant fines for those who do not comply. The bill, introduced by the Chega party, proposes that face veils be prohibited in most public areas, pending approval. Reuters has noted that […]
Portugal’s updated ‘golden’ visa program experiences a 571% increase in interest from the US.
Portugal Launches New Visa Program for Americans In a move that’s catching the attention of many, Portugal has recently introduced a “golden” visa program aimed specifically at Americans. This comes amid a growing interest in such programs worldwide. The LXL Ventures Fund is behind a five-year investment program open to non-EU citizens, allowing them to […]
Discovering Portugal’s blackout uncovered a power source that is always reliable.
On April 28th, while exploring Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, I stepped into the hotel lobby and was informed that a power outage affected all of Portugal and Spain. I initially thought there must be some sort of misunderstanding, but it turned out to be true—there was no electricity anywhere in Portugal. To gather more […]
Portugal’s penalty prowess sees them progress and France do just enough – Football Daily | Football
Follow Football Weekly wherever you listen to podcasts and join the conversation Facebook, twitter and email. In today’s podcast, goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three consecutive penalties as Portugal narrowly beat Slovenia with just one penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo had chances to win in extra time, as did Slovenia’s Benjamin Cesko, but both were denied. Meanwhile, France […]