The 10 best countries to retire: Uruguay leads and Portugal stands out in the top 5

The Global Citizen Solutions 2026 Retirement Index ranks Uruguay first and Portugal fifth out of 46 programs globally. Portugal's ranking is driven by its D7 passive income visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of 920 euros and offers a path to citizenship after 10 years (or 7 years for CPLP citizens), despite facing challenges with bureaucratic processing times of 18 to 24 months.

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Portugal and six other countries call for simultaneous protests over three days

Unions and tenant collectives from seven European countries have scheduled simultaneous demonstrations for 20, 21, and 22 November. The protests aim to address rising costs of living, specifically demanding housing price controls, wage and pension increases, and a reduction in European rearmament spending.

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Portugal among 12 EU countries to release 42.6 million barrels of oil

Twelve EU nations, including Portugal, have committed to releasing 42.6 million barrels of oil—nearly half of which is diesel—from their strategic reserves by the end of January 2027. This initiative, part of a G7 agreement to stabilize markets, aims to mitigate fuel price volatility as winter approaches, though industry representatives state there is currently no risk of fuel supply shortages in Portugal.

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These are the best schools in the country

The annual ranking of secondary school national exams has been released, confirming that the top-performing schools are private institutions. The highest-ranked public school appears in 38th place.

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Pingo Doce to close stores this Wednesday · Diário de Notícias · 21h ago
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Civil Protection issues a guide of recommendations regarding Charles effects in Portugal · The Portugal News · 6h ago
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Major Lisbon roads restricted due to Storm Charles · The Portugal News · 3h ago
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