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All Portugal News 07.09.2025
(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.
Sep 7, 20252 min read


University tuitions fees to be “unfrozen”
The government will unfreeze, starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, the tuition fees for undergraduate programs, which have remained unchanged since 2020, and will increase from €697 to €710.
Sep 6, 20253 min read


How to decide whether to dismiss an employee or not: 7 questions
When an employee is not performing well, a manager has only two options: try to help them or dismiss them. To avoid regretting your decision, you can use the CORVETT system of questions as a guide.
Sep 5, 20256 min read


All Portugal News 30.08.2025
(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.
Aug 30, 20252 min read


The Global Economy and the Demographic Challenge: How Population Aging Threatens a Crisis
The heads of leading central banks warn: population aging and declining birth rates are becoming one of the key risks for the global economy. According to the OECD, by 2060 the share of people over 65 in developed countries will reach 52%, and GDP per capita growth could slow by 40%.
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Diet as a Portfolio? Now Climate: Europe, Air Conditioners, and Alternatives
This summer, Europe once again faced record-breaking heat. Temperatures climbed above 40 °C, and in such conditions the real shock is not just the heat itself, but the fact that only about 20% of European homes have air conditioning.
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Portugal’s Constitutional Court Safeguards Immigrant Family Reunification Rights
The Constitutional Court of Portugal has overturned controversial amendments to immigration law that would have imposed stricter conditions on family reunification for immigrants, confirming that the constitution protects family unity.
Aug 17, 20255 min read


AI Is Killing the Internet We Knew. What Happens Next?
Until recently, the internet worked on a simple principle: websites publish content, search engines index it, and users click, read, and interact — generating traffic, revenue, and new life for websites.
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Why Rich Countries No Longer Want to Have Boys
Not long ago, the birth of a son was considered a blessing across cultures. Boys carried the family name, inherited the business, and symbolized continuity.
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Medway: The Swiss-Portuguese Rail Freight Powerhouse
Medway – Transportes & Logística, formerly CP Carga, is Portugal’s leading rail freight operator and the largest private rail logistics provider on the Iberian Peninsula.
Jul 18, 20253 min read


The History of 3D-Printed Housing: From Concept to Global Practice
3D printing in construction is no longer futuristic—it’s a rapidly maturing solution shaping the future of housing and infrastructure. Let’s explore how this revolutionary method evolved from research labs to real homes around the world.
Jul 15, 20254 min read


All Portugal News 12.07.2025
(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.
Jul 14, 20252 min read


All Portugal News 6.07.2025
(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.
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Portuguese have low tolerance for pauses in conversations
Academic Erin Meyer, author of the book "The Culture Map", has said that, on average, Portuguese people can tolerate 2.5 seconds of silence before becoming uncomfortable, while other cultures can reach up to 10 seconds.
Jul 5, 20254 min read


The largest change to EU borders since the creation of the Schengen Zone
Europe’s EES launches a ‘passport in your pocket’ app, enabling non-EU travellers to upload passport information and selfies ahead of their arrival.
Jul 3, 20253 min read


"Shadow of COVID-19": How the world is reshaping itself into a "lone worker economy"
Even when a pandemic seems to be behind us, its effects remain - and they are deeper than they seem.
Jul 1, 20253 min read


All Portugal News 27.06.2025
(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.
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Only “highly qualified” foreigners exempt from family reunification deadlines
Foreigners with residence permits for being “highly qualified” professionals are exempt from the minimum two-year deadlines to apply for family reunification.
Jun 26, 20253 min read


New rules for Portuguese nationality
The Portuguese Government has announced that it will extend the deadline for granting nationality to seven years of legal residence for Portuguese-speaking citizens and 10 years for citizens from other countries.
Jun 25, 20253 min read


How to avoid fines (up to €4,000) at the beach in Portugal
With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees and beaches full of people over the weekend, it is essential to know the rules to follow, and fines to avoid.
Jun 20, 20252 min read
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