The Lisbon news archive keeps earlier city updates with their original dates, so you can follow how a route, place or service changed. Browse by month or topic and open the stories that matter to your plans. For a trip today, check the latest arrangements rather than treating an old fare or announcement as current.
Showing 1–6 of 14 updates across the archive
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Praça do Comércio · archive city photograph · Photo credits
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Parliament backs proposals on SNS care for non-resident foreigners
Added 22 Oct 2026
Parliament approved proposals on 16 October concerning SNS care for foreign nationals who do not live in Portugal. The government says they seek address or insurance checks and stronger payment collection. This reports legislative proposals; it does not establish a new charging rule already in force.
If you’re here: Check the rules that apply to your own status with the healthcare provider; this vote alone does not settle eligibility.
Monday, 19 October 2026
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Parliament approves wider parental leave and continuous-hours options
Added 22 Oct 2026
The government reports parliamentary approval of changes allowing 180 days of parental leave paid at 100% when qualifying sharing conditions are met. The package also covers continuous working hours in the private sector by employer agreement or collective arrangement. The announcement does not establish an implementation date for individual applications.
If you’re here: Check commencement and transitional provisions with Segurança Social or your employer before planning leave under the approved package.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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November’s IRS withholding is set to fall by half
Added 18 Oct 2026
Portugal announced a 50% reduction in income-tax withholding on employment income and pensions paid in November 2026, including Christmas bonuses paid that month. The government said the adjustment had been published; December returns to the existing tables. This concerns withholding, not a 50% cut to everyone’s final annual tax bill.
If you’re here: For a November payslip or pension, check the applicable table with payroll or your tax adviser; individual amounts depend on circumstances.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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IMF's October outlook projects 2.1% growth for Portugal
Added 18 Oct 2026
The IMF's October World Economic Outlook projects Portugal's real GDP to grow by 2.1% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027. These are annual economic forecasts, rather than a measure of any household's income. The report was released on 13 October and uses information available through 1 October.
If you’re here: Keep national forecasts separate from your own budget: rent, wages and everyday prices can follow different paths.
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September inflation reaches 3.6% in INE's final figures
Added 18 Oct 2026
INE's final September figures, released on 13 October, put annual consumer-price inflation at 3.6%, up 0.3 percentage points from August. Core inflation, excluding unprocessed food and energy, was 2.7%; energy prices rose 15.3% year on year. These national measures describe different price baskets, rather than the increase in every household's costs.
If you’re here: Compare changes in your own spending with the relevant categories; the headline rate is a national average.
Monday, 12 October 2026
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Government reports progress on its immigration backlog
Added 18 Oct 2026
A government update published on 12 October reported that 98% of pending cases handled by its migration mission structure had been resolved. It said about 5,000 expressions-of-interest cases remained unfinished. The figures describe that backlog, rather than every type of immigration application.
If you’re here: If your application is pending, check its individual status; an overall backlog percentage does not confirm a decision on your case.
