Vale do Lobo’s Great Lock-In

Vale do Lobo puts a practical spin on the Great Lock-In trend

As the year winds down, the social-media-led Great Lock-In trend is encouraging people to make a quieter commitment to their routines: more movement, better rest, less distraction and a little more structure before January arrives. In the Algarve, Vale do Lobo is framing longer autumn and winte
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Habitação para jovens

Young people in Portugal leave home later than most in the EU

Young people in Portugal are leaving the parental home later than the EU average, according to Eurostat data for 2025. The average age of leaving home in Portugal was 28.8, compared with 26.3 years across the European Union, placing the country among the member states where young adults remain
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OE2027

Portugal’s 2027 budget proposal: key tax, wage and pension changes

Portugal’s 2027 State Budget bill has cleared its first parliamentary vote, moving the proposed minimum-wage increase, IRS changes, pension measures and tuition-fee reforms a step closer to implementation.Parliament approved the government’s bill on 28 October after the Socialist Party abstained.
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Best countries to live in 2026

Portugal 5th best country in the world to live in 2026

Choosing a country to live in involves several factors, including climate, taxation, access to residence permits, safety and quality of life. Nomad Capitalist examined these five pillars across 63 countries and concluded that Monaco is the best country in the world to live in.
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estrangeiros em Portugal

Portugal ranks among the world’s best retirement destinations again

Portugal has again been named one of the best countries for retirement abroad, taking fourth place in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2026. The result puts the country ahead of Spain, Italy, France and Ireland, with northern Portugal gaining particular attention among people planning a move.
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Taxes on labor

Portugal among OECD countries with real wage growth

Pre-tax wages increased in 35 countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including Portugal, between 2024 and 2025, according to the latest data released by the international organisation.The average wage rose in all OECD countries between 2024 and 2025 in nomina
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Mortality and birth rates in Portugal

Birth rate vs. death rate: what is happening in Portugal?

In May 2026, 9,216 deaths were recorded in Portugal (37 of which were of residents living abroad), 209 fewer (-2.2%) than in the previous month and 445 fewer (-4.6%) than in the same month last year. The figures were released this Friday (12 June 2026) by the National Statistics Institute (INE) and also show that the birth rate is declining.
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Lisbon

Lisbon least affordable capital amid high rents and living costs

Lisbon’s appeal has grown steadily in recent years, but the numbers for 2026 show a city where wages are struggling to keep pace with the basic cost of a comfortable life.Recent data from Tradingpedia underlines how housing costs, both for renters and buyers, are at the heart of an affordability cri
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Harbor

Best city in Portugal for quality of life

One Portuguese city has been named the best city in Portugal for quality of life, topping an international ranking. This isn’t about postcard appeal or weekend charm; the index measures the realities of daily life, including safety, traffic, pollution, healthcare and cost of living.
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