September 2026 was the hottest since 1931, with average temperatures 2.91°C above the 30-year norm. The month saw two heatwaves, particularly one between September 18 and September 27, and recorded below-average rainfall across the country, including the islands.
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The Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA) has identified a calculation error affecting 2,937 public sector pensions issued between May and August 2026. The government confirmed that pension amounts will be corrected downward, with an average reduction of 93.31 euros gross per month, and that recipients will be required to repay the overpaid amounts, with individual repayment plans to be arranged.
The president of the Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF) stated that many homeowners are underinsured because the capital value in their policies does not match the actual reconstruction cost of their property. The regulator recommends that policyholders use official simulation tools to adjust their insured capital to current market construction costs to ensure they are adequately covered in the event of a total loss.
The president of the Association of Beer Brewers (APCV) asked the government to keep the IABA tax on alcoholic beverages unchanged next year to ensure fiscal stability for investment. He also highlighted that the national agricultural sector fails to produce enough barley to meet the industry's demand, despite a guaranteed market for all domestic production.