All Articles

In recent years, the number of flexible workers in Portugal has grown significantly. These workers, also known as gig workers, include freelancers, temporary employees hired through agencies, and platform workers (e.g., delivery drivers and ride-share drivers). Although this type of work provides flexibility, it also presents challenges related to job security, social protection, and income stability. 

The tax benefit covers all moderate rents, regardless of the contract term, according to the Government.

Photonics is emerging as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century.

New rules for driver's licenses in the European Union come into effect, allowing 17-year-olds to drive light vehicles alongside an experienced driver and introducing the digital license as the main format.

We discuss how to make informed decisions: what to check before a transaction, how an agent's license works, why the processes of renting and buying in Portugal are structured differently, what risks can be hidden in contracts, and what affects the final cost.

Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

After an intense week between the Web Summit 2025 and the associated Ecosystem Summit, I was left with a clear sense that I had witnessed epoch-making change.

American technology company Microsoft has announced that it will invest around $10 billion (approximately €8.6 billion) in the creation of a large data centre in Sines, Portugal.

Web Summit 2025 has once again confirmed its reputation as the epicentre of technological breakthroughs and ideas that shape tomorrow. This year, one topic overshadowed all others: artificial intelligence. It is no longer in the future — it is in every sector, every start-up, every conversation.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

As teleworking becomes more established in the country, coworking spaces and flexible offices are seeing increasing demand.

The European Parliament has given the green light to modernise driver's license rules in the European Union, allowing 17-year-olds to drive alongside an experienced driver and the use of a digital license.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

The Secretary of State for Treasury and Finance has stated that the new rules for supervising digital asset transactions and combating money laundering create "protection" for consumers and investors.

The 2026 State Budget Bill does not contain any revolutionary changes that could radically transform the situation of SMEs, but it does include several important positive measures that are worth considering.

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a biodegradable bone adhesive, called Bone-02, that can repair fractures in just a few minutes — without the need for metal plates, screws, or lengthy surgery. The new material, inspired by how oysters and mussels cling to rocks underwater, could transform orthopedic treatment.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

Revolut is now integrated into the MB Way network in Portugal and allows instant transfers through the app, like other Portuguese banks. 

In an age where every individual can craft and circulate their own version of reality, truth has become contested territory. 

A new study has compared performance indicators in the municipalities across Portugal, including where people earn the most and where companies are most successful.