Portugal has been ranked as the top destination for expatriates in a new relocation guide by Allianz Care, citing its climate, healthcare, and lifestyle. A separate 2026 survey by InterNations ranked the country eighth overall, noting strong performance in personal finances but highlighting ongoing resident concerns regarding bureaucracy, housing costs, and local employment opportunities.
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The Judicial Police (PJ) identified 54 links to extremist content on gaming and social media platforms, including simulations of school and mosque attacks, as part of an international Europol-coordinated operation. The flagged content includes maps for virtual reality games, avatars with militant themes, and communities dedicated to glorifying violent acts, which the PJ warns are being used for recruitment and radicalization, particularly of minors.
Scammers are gaining control of victims' WhatsApp accounts and impersonating them to request money from friends and family. The scheme, which exploits iPhone vulnerabilities, is currently seeing a significant increase in reports according to the Polícia Judiciária.
The owner of the building, Livraria Lello, has proposed that the Hazrat Hamza mosque be allowed to stay in its current space for an additional 14 months rent-free, with a possible four-month extension if they cannot find a new location. The mosque's lease officially expired on Saturday, 31 October, and the community is currently reviewing the proposal while citing the extreme difficulty of finding alternative space in central Porto.